The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that its ongoing renegotiation meeting with the Federal Government, which began on Monday, will conclude today (Tuesday). In a statement released on Tuesday, the union said its National Executive Council (NEC) will meet on Wednesday to review the outcome of the discussions and determine its next steps regarding a possible nationwide strike. “The renegotiation meeting commenced on Monday and is scheduled […]

Prince Bayo Osiyemi, former Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State’s first civilian governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has died at the age of 75. A statement released by his family announced that he passed away early on November 24. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, grandfather, and esteemed community leader, Prince Bayo Osiyemi,” the family said. “While we mourn his loss deeply, […]

Dharmendra, the legendary Bollywood actor affectionately known as the “He-Man” of Indian cinema, has passed away at the age of 89. His illustrious career spanned more than six decades, featuring over 250 films that cemented his place as one of the most enduring stars of Indian cinema. Born Dharam Singh Deol on December 8, 1935, in Punjab, Dharmendra moved to Mumbai in 1958 after winning a celebrity magazine’s talent competition. […]

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday presented a proposed budget of ₦891,985,074,480.79 for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly in Ibadan, describing the figure as both ambitious and necessary to drive the state’s next phase of development. The governor outlined a spending plan focused on infrastructure, social services, and sustained economic expansion. He emphasized that the proposal reflects ongoing commitments to education, healthcare, rural development, […]