Month: August 2025

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News

FG, ASUU Disagree Over 2021 Agreement

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday reignited their long-running dispute, this time over whether a 2021 agreement between both parties ever existed. Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, told journalists in Abuja that contrary to ASUU’s claims, the government never signed any binding pact with the union. According to him, what ASUU often refers to as an “agreement” were only draft

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Entertainment News

BBNaija Day 33: Diary Sessions Expose Nominations, Feuds and ‘Thriller Week’ Confessions

BBNaija Day 33: Diary Sessions Expose Nominations, Feuds and ‘Thriller Week’ Confessions Day 33 in Biggie’s house delivered plenty of drama, as housemates opened up during their Diary Sessions, revealing their secret nominations, ongoing feuds, and personal struggles while preparing for their “Thriller” dance-themed wager task. The day began with Head of House Rooboy assembling the housemates for the weekly task brief — a recreation of Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller

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Sport

Germany, Poland, Portugal, Denmark-Sweden in Race to Host 2029 UEFA Women’s Euro

Four bids are in contention to host the 2029 UEFA Women’s European Championship after Italy withdrew on Friday, UEFA confirmed. With Italy already set to co-host the men’s Euro 2032 alongside Turkey, the race is now between Germany, Poland, Portugal, and a joint Denmark-Sweden bid. UEFA will announce the winning host nation on December 3. The chosen host will face high expectations following the success of the 2025 tournament in

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News

Motorists Lament Gridlock as Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Road Repairs Drag

Motorists and commuters along the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Expressway have expressed frustration over the slow pace of the ongoing reconstruction, which they say has worsened gridlock and prolonged travel times. The Federal Government, through the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, flagged off the reconstruction of the 60km stretch in February, following years of public complaints about the highway’s deplorable condition. Contractors reportedly moved to site in April, starting from the Sagamu

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Entertainment News

UPDATED: Tiwa Savage Returns With New Album This One Is Personal After Five Years

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has made her long-awaited comeback with the release of a new album, This One Is Personal, her first full-length project in five years. The 15-track album, which dropped on Friday, explores themes of pain, growth, and resilience, blending Afrobeats with a deeply personal touch. Announcing the project on X, Savage wrote: “This project is so close to my heart, and I poured every part of me

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News

Immigration Increases Passport Fees to N100,000, N200,000

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced another upward review of passport application fees, which will take effect from September 1, 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the new rates will apply only to applications made within Nigeria. Under the new structure, a 32-page passport with five-year validity will now cost N100,000, while the 64-page passport with ten-year validity will

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Entertainment News

Mercy Johnson Celebrates 41st Birthday with Family and Heartfelt Message

Nollywood star Mercy Johnson Okojie has marked her 41st birthday in grand style, celebrating the special day with her family and a touching note of gratitude. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, August 28, the actress shared stunning photos from a beach outing with her children, radiating joy as she embraced her new age. In her caption, Mercy reflected on her journey, giving thanks to God and appreciating the strength she

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International

Trump Congratulates Taylor Swift on Engagement to Travis Kelce

US President Donald Trump has reacted to news of pop superstar Taylor Swift’s engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, offering warm words despite his previously frosty comments about the singer. Swift revealed the engagement in an Instagram post accompanied by photos from Kelce’s proposal, which quickly went viral. Speaking during a cabinet meeting shortly after the news broke, Trump described Swift as a “terrific person” and praised Kelce as both

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Sport

Messi Double Lifts Inter Miami Into Leagues Cup Final

Lionel Messi returned from injury in spectacular fashion, scoring twice as Inter Miami came from behind to defeat Orlando City 3-1 and book their place in the Leagues Cup final on Wednesday night. The Argentine star, who had missed Miami’s last two games with a thigh problem, equalised from the penalty spot in the 77th minute before linking up with Jordi Alba to put Miami ahead with two minutes left

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