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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened a nationwide strike over failure of the Federal Government to reconstitute Governing Councils for Federal Universities. The union faulted what it described as the nonchalant attitude of the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to matters pertaining to academics in Nigerian Federal Universities. In an ongoing press briefing at the University of Abuja, the body of academics also faulted the 35 per cent  salary increment for professors and the 25 per cent salary increment for other academics in the university system. ASUU said it saw the increment as a wage award that…

A 25-year-old man identified as Elisha has allegedly dismembered his girlfriend in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. The suspect killed the girl said to be a nurse on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at about 7:00 a.m. at the suspect’s residence close to Beulah International Nursery and Primary Schools, Atiku Abubakar Way, Uyo. The reason for the murder could not be ascertained at press time. When Daily Post correspondent visited the area, a crowd of residents thronged the scene, blocking the double lanes and impeding the flow of traffic. Also read Murder: Decomposing Pastor and wife shock members  Suspected assailants murder…

Landmark Beach Resort is coming to partner Akwa Ibom government, not relocating to the state as widely speculated, the Commissioner for Tourism, Mr. Charles Udoh, said. The famous Landmark Beach in Lagos is one of the private businesses affected by the construction of the N15 trillion 700 km Lagos-Calabar coastal road. The State government, however, debunked social media speculations that the famous Landmark Beach in Lagos was relocating to the state. Business mogul and owner of Landmark Beach Resort, Paul Onwuanibe, told CNN he acquired the land in 2007 before the plans for the coastal highway were drawn and felt…

Man has been sentenced to death by stoning by a Sharia Court in Ningi, the headquarters of Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, for alleged homos3xuality. Abdullahi Sani from Unguwar Makara Huta was found guilty of the offence as charged by the court presided by Sharia Judge, Abdullahi Aliyu Doya on May 10, 2024. The Sharia Judge stated that the Court commenced hearing on the case on 02/05/2024 and closed it on Thursday, 09/05/2024, for judgment and sentence, after listening to various arguments. Read also Kano Court sentences Islamic cleric to death for blasphemy  18-Year-Old Nursing Mother Drags Lover…

World record holder Tobi Amusan, has again stunned many as the fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles this year. Amusan ran a blistering 12.40s to win the first Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston, to win the race ahead of Jamaican and world champion, Danielle Williams. For most part of the race, Amusan was behind reigning world champion Williams and America’s Nia Ali but surged ahead in the closing stages, beating the previous world-leading time of 12.42s set by Tonea Marshall of the USA on April 20. Williams finished second in 12.46s seconds, with Christina Clemens of the USA taking…

Israel Umoh   Age is a figure, not deterrence to him. His unimpaired vision helps him to read without a pair of glasses. His razor-sharp memory is penetrating, capable of delving into archives of his life’s existence. His comportment, articulation and elocution are turning points to a first-time visitor. What an extraordinary being! This is introducing nonagenarian Moses Akpanudo to the front row seat of great achievers. Born in Obong Ntak then in Abak Division now in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Moses is a man richly endowed in diverse ways and is blossoming like a fruitful…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) will picket the office of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and distribution companies (DisCos)’s premises nationwide on Monday over the hike in electricity tariff.  “We write to inform you of the picketing action scheduled to take place in the offices of the NERC and Electricity Distribution companies (DISCOS) in all states, including the FCT,” the unions said in a joint statement by NLC’s acting General Secretary, Chris Uyot and his TUC counterpart, Anka Hassan. “The action will jointly take place on Monday, 13th of May, 2024 nationwide simultaneously.…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Menghan Markle received asho oke gifts from Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). Aso oke fabric is a hand-woven cloth created by the Yoruba people of west Africa. Usually woven by men and women, the fabric is used to make men’s gowns, The couple also danced with Dabiri-Erewa. This took place when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a reception hosted by the Chief of Defense Staff at the reception held at the Armed Forces Officers Mess & Suites in Abuja. This was after they attended a volleyball…

Burnley have joined Sheffield United in the relegation waters from the Premier League after a 2-1 defeat against Tottenham on Saturday. Vincent Kompany’s side needed a victory in north London to have any chance of taking their survival bid to the last day of the season. Jacob Bruun Larsen’s 25th-minute opener gave the second-bottom Clarets a glimmer of hope. But Pedro Porro equalised seven minutes later and Micky van de Ven bagged Tottenham’s winner in the 82nd minute. Also read EPL Table: Arsenal Lead as Burnley thrash Sheffield 5-0 Arsenal’s EPL title hopes suffer blow as Aston Villa strike twice …

Veteran actress, Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, who starred as Ovularia in the 80s TV sitcom ‘The New Masquerade,’ is dead.  Born on December 1, 1942, Ovularia’s demise was confirmed by a family member who stated that she died surrounded by loved ones. According to the statement, the actress died in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. The statement read, “Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those who loved her and her work in ‘The new Masquerade,’ of her passing. Read also 2024: Top politicians  who bow to death…