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By Aniefiok Christopher The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday signed a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of the university education system and ensuring stability. The new agreement replaces the 2009 pact that triggered several industrial actions over unresolved issues. This was as a former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and a renowned Nigerian writer, the 66-year-old Professor Festus Iyayi died on November 12, 2013, in a road accident on his way to Kano to attend an ASUU National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. The signing and unveiling of…

By Akakan Umoh Less than two months after the death of Dan Agbese, another co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Mr. Yakubu Mohammed, has left for his ancestors’ home. Agbese, a journalism icon and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, died on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 81 Mohammed, who was the former Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the magazine, died barely three months after the release of his memoir, Beyond Expectations,  at 75. In 1984, he co-founded the magazine alongside Dele Giwa, Ray Ekpu and Dan Agbese. Also read: Veteran Nigerian journalist Dan Agbese Dies  Giwa was killed on October…

By Edi Umoh Hosts Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after the game ended goalless in regulation time to book their spot in Sunday’s AFCON final,www.aclsports.com reports. The Super Eagles of Nigeria, who have been strong on their way into the last four, started the game on the back foot, but soon regained their composure as they started to get a fair share of the ball possession. Inside the packed 68-000 capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, the hosts could have gone ahead when Ismael Saibari intercepted Semi Ajayi’s poor pass, but the lanky defender recovered brilliantly to block the…

By Aniefiok Christopher The impeachment move against Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngọzi Odu may hit a snag following the withdrawal of four members of the Rivers House of Assembly. The two members who withdrew on Wednesday urged their colleagues to stop the move for the sake of peace. Messrs Nwakoh and Amadi, while announcing their position on Wednesday, called for a peaceful resolution of the political crisis in Rivers, according to a report by Channels Television. The latest development came 48 hours after the Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo representing Omuma State Constituency, and Peter Abbey representing…

By Edi Umoh Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers. Senegal dominated possession against cautious Egypt and will face hosts Morocco or Nigeria on Sunday in the final. Champions in 2021, Senegal had the vast majority of possession and chances in a tight, often heated, semi-final. Egypt had just two shots in the entire match as they paid the price for an overly defensive approach. Mane who was Senegal’s hero against Egypt once again scored the winning penalty in the 2021 Africa…

By Akakan Umoh Open Forum,  an advocacy body, has canvassed for a shift from selective and random benevolence to holistic compassion-driven support for victims of terrorism and disasters in Akwa Ibom State.  This is as the non-political organization urged Akwa Ibom government to formulate and prioritise victim-centred policies to guarantee justice, compassion and succour for victims of crimes, terrorism, disasters and abuse of power to enhancing their sustainable living after the traumatic incidents. Addressing some journalists in Uyo at the weekend, the Founder of Open Forum, Citizen Matthew Koffi Okono, cited the victims of Ukanafun/Etim Ekpo Local Government Areas Cult/Militant…

By Akakan Umoh The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation after six members of a family were found de@d in a locked room in Ogale Eleme on January 11 at about 3 p.m. The police say one Godwin Ogosu ‘m’ of Ogale, Eleme, through a distress call, reported that his elder brother, wife and children who slept in the previous night have not woken up from sleep with the doors still locked. In a swift response, operatives of the Command attached to the Eleme Division, mobilized to the scene, and forced open the doors to the room and…

By Aniefiok Christopher Open Forum, a public policy advocacy organization, has knocked the Akwa Ibom Government over what it described as ‘the over-politicization of the system’ following hoisting of All Progressives Congress (APC) flag at public spaces across the state. Addressing the press at the weekend, the Founder of Open Forum, Citizen Matthew Koffi Okono, said this encourages sycophancy and partisanship against good governance and democratic norms among the citizens. ‘‘Still on the over-politicisation of the system, we want to say that the hoisting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag at the refurbished Ibom Plaza is a strange development…

By Edi Umoh Real Madrid, Spanish club giant, has sacked its manager, Xabi Alonso, hours after losing 3-2 to Barcelona at the final of the King Super Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Announcing this on its official X page on Monday, the Club wrote, “Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his time as first team coach. “Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its alleged failure to account for N55.9 billion earmarked for the procurement of election materials for the 2019 general elections. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/38/2026, was filed last Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, following allegations contained in the Auditor-General of the Federation’s annual report published on September 9, 2025. A statement by the civic group on Sunday, January 11, noted that it is asking the court to compel INEC to explain how the funds were spent. The organisation is seeking “an order…