Author: Akintayo Adams

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern warning, holding the Federal Government responsible for any potential industrial unrest in Nigeria’s public universities. This comes after years of unresolved issues leading to strike actions. In a statement signed by the union’s Federal University, Dutse (FUD) Chairman, Dr. Salim Ahmad, ASUU criticized the government’s failure to address lingering concerns, despite numerous attempts at dialogue. The union expressed frustration that both the current Tinubu administration and the previous Buhari administration have remained indifferent to their demands. ASUU pointed out that after extensive consultations, the National Executive Council (NEC) met…

Israel’s military has reported that its air strike on Beirut, which killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, also resulted in the deaths of over 20 other Hezbollah members. Among the casualties was Nabil Qaouq, a member of Hezbollah’s central council. Israeli forces continue to target Hezbollah positions across Lebanon, with jets striking dozens of locations. The Israeli strike has significantly weakened Hezbollah’s command structure, with several senior figures, including Fuad Shukr and Ibrahim Aqil, confirmed dead. Hezbollah has also acknowledged the death of its top commander in southern Lebanon, Ali Karake. Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis, with up to one…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. This was disclosed by Stanley Nkwocha, the President’s spokesman, on Sunday. During the gathering, Shettima delivered Nigeria’s National Statement, urging world leaders to prioritize the reform of the United Nations Security Council. He emphasized the need for permanent seats for Nigeria and other African countries, highlighting the importance of reform to maintain the UN’s relevance and credibility in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Shettima remarked, “Some permanent members of the United Nations…

Social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, is set to appear before the House of Representatives on Monday over bribery allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This follows a viral audio clip in which crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, allegedly claimed to have bribed EFCC officials with ₦15 million to drop money laundering charges against him. In the same audio, Bobrisky also claimed that he avoided serving his six-month jail sentence in Kirikiri prison, staying in a lodge instead, thanks to arrangements made by his “godfather.” The Audio has, however, been described as AI…

Nigerian crossdresser and social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has filed a ₦1 billion lawsuit against Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, for defamation. The lawsuit follows an audio clip allegedly generated by AI, in which Bobrisky is implicated in illicit relationships with high-profile figures, including politicians and law enforcement officials. Announcing the lawsuit via Instagram on Sunday, Bobrisky’s legal team claims that VeryDarkMan used the crossdresser’s name to gain social media attention, making false claims without evidence. The suit emphasizes that VeryDarkMan’s allegations, including claims of relationships with senior law enforcement officers, are unsubstantiated and…

At least five people have reportedly died after attending a feast at a church in Ibadan, Oyo State. Many other worshippers who consumed the food prepared for the event were admitted to the Infectious Disease Centre in Olodo, Ibadan. The incident, which occurred last Sunday, left scores of worshippers hospitalized. According to reports, about 50 people who fell ill after eating the food were treated and discharged on Saturday. The feast was part of a traditional church event, and while it has not yet been confirmed that the food caused the deaths, the Oyo State Ministry of Health and other…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, following agreements reached during the President’s visit to China in early September. The announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Adviser on Information and Strategy. Tegbe, a 1988 first-class civil engineering graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University and a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, will report directly to the President. He is tasked with submitting a strategic action plan to ensure Nigeria benefits from the agreements with…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a drop in the prices of tomatoes and yam tubers in August 2024, despite ongoing economic challenges. According to the NBS’s Selected Food Prices Watch for August 2024, while prices declined on a month-to-month basis, they remain high compared to the previous year. The price of tomatoes decreased by 11.07% from ₦1,693.83 in July 2024 to ₦1,506.35 in August 2024. Similarly, the average price of a kilogram of yam tuber, which increased by 188.31% year-on-year from ₦576.39 in August 2023, dropped by 7.82% month-on-month from ₦1,802.84 in July 2024 to ₦1,661.80 in…

A recent report by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has revealed that popular Nigerian crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, also known as Bobrisky, spent only three weeks in prison despite being sentenced to six months for Naira abuse. On April 12, 2024, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos had handed down the sentence, but Bobrisky was released on August 5. Social media was abuzz when Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), alleged in a video that Bobrisky claimed he spent most of his sentence in a private residence, aided by a powerful godfather. Additionally,…

A mass shooting in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, South Africa, has left 17 people dead and one critically injured, according to police reports. The attack took place on Friday night in Nyathi village, Ngobozana, targeting two homesteads on the same street. In one homestead, 12 women and one man were killed, while three women and one man were shot dead in the second. The victims, mostly relatives and neighbors, had gathered to prepare for a traditional mourning ceremony when the attackers struck. Eyewitnesses described the terror as gunshots rang out and doors were kicked open. Six people, including a two-month-old baby,…