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Strike: We want actions not promises – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that it will not back down on the current industrial action till the Federal Government acts on its promisesPresident of the union, Emmanuel Osodeke stated this on Monday while on Channels Television’s breakfast show, Sunrise Daily.“For the past nine years or so, they have been giving us promises but once the strike is over, they relapse,” he said ahead of Tuesday’s meeting with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige.“So, our colleagues are tired of these promises which they don’t fulfill. What we want is actions. “Anybody who says ASUU…
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Russia-Ukraine: Visa-free access through Romania, Hungary borders guaranteed – FG advises stranded Nigerians
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has advised Nigerians stranded at the Ukraine-Poland border to consider Romanian or Hungary border. The Minister said he has spoken with his counterpart in Ukraine and they are working on alleviating the suffering of Nigerians, but advised Nigerians to use Romanian, Hungary borders for movement at the moment. This was according to a statement signed by its Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda. Part of the statement read: “For now, movement to the Hungarian Zahony border and Romania Suceava, Tulcea, Satu Mare County, and Maramures is advised as they have approved Visa free access…
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Veteran Actor, Chief Larri Williams dies at 81
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Lari Williams has been confirmed dead. He died on Sunday February 27, at the age of 81 at his home in Ikom, Cross River State. This was disclosed in a statement by a close family member. The Poet and Playwright was famous for his roles in hit soap operas such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in The Sun. He was also the first president of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria and had a career that spanned over five decades
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2023: Atiku saying he will take PDP ticket is going too far and taking the delegates for granted – Wike
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has slammed former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar for expressing confidence that he would clinch the Presidential ticket for the Peoples Democratic party, PDP. Wike said it is taking things too far and taking the delegates for granted. Atiku had during a visit to Olusegun Obasanjo residence a few days ago said there was no time he has ever failed to get the Presidential ticket. Reacting to this, Wike expressed that the result of the PDP convention will come as a shock to people. He said; “I didn’t expect him frankly speaking to say that…
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2023: Buhari’s assent to electoral bill will change nothing in Nigeria – Pastor Giwa
Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa has said that electoral bill signed by President Muhammadu Buhari will make no difference. He said the signed bill will only favor Nigerian Politicians and give them what they want. Speaking in an interview on Sunday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, he said a referendum must be conducted to properly address Nigeria’s problems. He added that the President must find a way to put aside the 1999 constitution and allow the citizens determine what they want. “Nobody is coming to change anything in Nigeria, unless we…
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Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 via Penalties to win Carabao Cup
Liverpool won an epic League Cup final 11-10 on penalties over Chelsea on Sunday to claim the trophy for a record ninth time and complete step one of an unprecedented quadruple this season. The match, played against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s decision to hand over stewardship of the club, was won in dramatic style as Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel saw his late gamble backfire. After 20 successful penalties, Caoimhin Kelleher was the Liverpool hero, first stepping up to make it 11-10 and then seeing Kepa Arrizabalaga smash his spot kick high over the bar to settle an extraordinary game. Tuchel introduced…
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VIDEO: Watch Popular Pastor pose on a Cobra Throne
A popular Pastor and Founder of Anointed Palace Chapel (APC), Rev Obofour has ignited a controversy after sharing a video of him sitting on a “cobra throne”. The gold-plated throne was topped with the head of a colossal cobra, which had its jaws open. Though the owner of the throne is not known, the video was first shared by his wife and has now been deleted. Watch the video below………………………………
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(VIDEO) Heartwarming moment Ukrainian mother reunites with children, after a stranger helped her children cross Hungary-Ukraine border
A Ukrainian mum is grateful after reuniting with her son and daughter on the Hungary border. In a viral video, the elated mum could be seen reuniting with her kids and hugging a stranger (in the yellow jacket) who brought them across the border. The mother had been out of the country and the father couldn’t cross the border so the stranger offered to take them to safety. Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine has sparked a massive humanitarian crisis with over 200,000 people fleeing the country in the last two days.Watch the heartwarming video below Good News Movement on Instagram: “A Ukranian…
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My past trauma made me difficult to love – Toke Makinwa
Media personality, Toke Makinwa has said that her past trauma made her difficult to love. The entrepreneur had earlier opened up about her struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how therapy saved her. Taking to Instagram on Sunday February 27, she thanked God for not giving up on her. “I ‘m just so thankful that God did not give up on me even when my past trauma made me difficult to love. He saw through my broken still. I shudder to think of where I will be if God left me,” she wrote. “He saved the best for last.”…
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Nigerian man cries out for help for his friend and her baby stranded in Ukraine
A Nigerian man, Taiwo, has taken to social media to cry out for help for his friend who he says is stranded in Ukraine. According to him, the lady and her baby are in Lutsk, Ukraine, and are trying to move to Poland. Some Twitter users have offered to help her…
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Pure water producers announce price increase
The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) has announced an increase in the price of a bag of sachet water from N150 to N200 with immediate effect. The Oye-Ekiti and Ikole-Ekiti Zonal Chairman of the association, Tale Oguntoyinbo, announced this in a statement in Oye -Ekiti on Friday, February 25. According to Oguntoyinbo, the price increment was necessary for producers to bring quality portable water to the doorsteps of consumers, which was not visible with the current cost of materials for water production. “Water is important to everybody and water is life, the cost of maintenance, and production costs keep going…
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‘We need to create a better world for our children’ – Cristiano Ronaldo sends powerful message following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Manchester United striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the calls for peace following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine on Thursday February 24, launching strikes all over the country. The 37-year-old took to Instagram and wrote to his following of 407million people: ‘We need to create a better world for our children. Praying for peace in our world.’ Ronaldo’s club Man United have since ripped up their £40million sponsorship deal with Aeroflot. The six-year agreement with the Russian national airline still had 18 months to run, but United confirmed on Friday that it has been terminated. The club…
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