The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially suspended its two-week warning strike, bringing a sigh of relief to millions of students and parents across the country. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing journalists on the outcome of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, which ended in the early hours of the day. Mr. Piwuna said the decision was taken at an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the union held in Abuja between 21 and 22 October. He said the suspension of the strike followed fruitful engagements with the...
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson Welcomes Zelenskyy, Declares “A Strong And Capable Ukraine Is A Key Priority For Sweden”
Ulf Kristersson: “Today I have the honour to welcome President Zelenskyy back to Sweden. “A strong and capable Ukraine is a key priority for Sweden, and we will continue to make sure Ukraine can fight back against Russia’s aggression. “Looking forward to discussing how to further our cooperation – we have a lot to learn from each other.”
Peter Obi Unexpected Appearance At Anambra Rally For George Moghalu
The 2023 Labour Party’s presidential hopeful and former Anambra governor, Peter Obi surprised supporters by joining a late-night campaign rally in Ogbunike on Tuesday to back gubernatorial candidate George Moghalu against incumbent Chukwuma Soludo in the November 8, 2025, election. The event in deputy candidate Ifeoma Veronica Okaro’s hometown highlights Obi’s mobilization of the Obidient movement amid a field of 16 candidates, including contenders from the All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party. In a part statement on Wednesday Obi described the atmosphere: “The warmth, energy, and genuine enthusiasm we met in Ogbunike were deeply inspiring. “During my brief remarks,...
Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior High School New Intake Distressed As She Complies With School Rules To Barb Hair, Causes Criticism On Social Media
A viral video from Yaa Asantewaa Girls’ Senior High School in Ghana captures a new female student crying as her long hair is cut to comply with the school’s mandatory short hair policy during orientation week. This has caused rage and discussion on the social media as some opined that the barbing of hair does not equate intelligence or diligence of a student Someone queried: “I’ve been asking this for a long time? What happens when we cut our hair? Does it make us smarter? Is it more distracting than the chores we do? And our parents went to the...
President Tinubu and state of Emergency in Rivers State
I proudly commend Delta State Gov. Oborevwori, for withdrawing from the Suit filed by 11 PDP Governors against President Tinubu and the National Assembly, as the Supreme Court reserves Judgment on declaration of “State of Emergency Rule” in Rivers State”. I have continued to maintain that these Governors (Plaintiffs in this Suits) with due respect to them, lacked the locus standi to file this Suit, ab initio, and worse, is that their action sadly misled my dear Bro, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to believing that he acted right by trying to cherry pick the Judgement of the Supreme Court. These Governors...
Nigerian Musician And Stakeholder Davido, Celebrates New Milestone As Spiro Raises $100million To Expand Electric Motorcycles In Africa
Spiro, Africa’s leading battery-swapping electric motorcycle provider, has raised $100 million in funding led by the Fund for Export Development in Africa, bringing its total capital to over $280 million. The investment will expand battery infrastructure, integrate renewable energy, and boost local manufacturing in countries including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Currently operating over 60,000 vehicles, Spiro plans to deploy more than 100,000 by the end of 2025, with Nigerian musician Davido partnering to promote adoption via a custom electric bike line. Davido in an appreciative mood had posted on X:“In this new phase of my career, these...