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U.S. actors union to decide whether to expel Donald Trump
SAG-AFTRA, which represents some 160,000 actors, journalists and other media professionals, said in a statement that it had ordered a meeting of its disciplinary committee regarding Trump’s role in the January 6 mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.
SOKAPU: Those who threatened Bishop Kukah must be arrested
The Southern Kaduna people under the aegis of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union have reacted to the threat to the life of Bishop Mathew Kukah.
Violence flares for third day in Sudan’s Darfur
Militia fighters staged a deadly attack in Sudan’s Darfur on Monday, residents said, as doctors said the death toll from a separate attack that began two days earlier in the region had risen to more than 100.
Russian police detain Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on arrival in Moscow
Police detained prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on arrival at a Moscow airport on Sunday after he flew home to Russia from Germany for the first time since he was poisoned last summer.
SSANU, NASU: We’ll no longer work under pitiable condition
“We are saying no to the kind of divide-and-rule system they are trying to create in the university system. We are pressing home that on October 20, 2020, our joint unions had a memorandum of understanding with the federal government, midwifed by the Minister of Labour and Minister of Education.”
Kidnapped Rivers polytechnic lecturer regains freedom
Six days after he was kidnapped by unknown gunmen, a lecturer at the Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, James Fenwi has regained his freedom.
Death toll in Sudan Darfur clashes rises to 48 – state media
Ongoing tribal clashes in Sudan’s restive Darfur have killed at least 48 people in the latest bout of violence to hit the region, state media reported Sunday.
Centrist Laschet picked to lead Merkel’s divided CDU party
Germany’s Christian Democrats elected Armin Laschet as chairman on Saturday, aiming to unify their divided party behind a centrist who they hope can succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor when she steps down after federal elections in September.
Taiwo Awoniyi stars as Union Berlin marks 50th Bundesliga match with a win
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi was on parade for his club Union Berlin against Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga encounter on Friday.
Oyo government donates 18-seater buses to TUC, NULGE
Oyo State government, on Friday, donated one 18-seater bus each to the state chapters of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE).
Capitol Police Officer on duty during coup attempt dies by suicide
A US Capitol Police officer on duty during Wednesday's coup attempt by Trump supporters died by suicide on Saturday, his family has announced.
UNIUYO workers join national protest, kick against IPPIS
Workers under the auspices of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, and Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities, NASUU, University of Uyo branch have joined the national protest.
I only told the witch doctor to tie my husband – woman tells court
A Customary Court sitting in Mapo in Ibadan, on Thursday dissolved a 15-year-old marriage between a mother of two, Olubunmi Faseyitan, and her husband, Kolawole, over ”witchcraft” suspicion.
At least 18 abducted as bandit raid Kaduna community
Witnesses said the assailants armed with AK 47 assault rifles, stormed the community around 1:30a.m. and raided different houses searching for grains and other food items.
Edo teachers begin indefinite strike on Monday
As schools across the country re-open for academic activities on Monday, January 18, public primary school pupils in Edo State will be staying back at home, as teachers in the state have warned all parents to keep their children and wards away from schools.
SSANU threatens to go on strike over welfare
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) had earlier on Tuesday commenced a three-day nationwide protest over irregularities in Integrated Payroll Personnel Information System (IPPIS) payments, non-payment of earned allowances, non-payment of arrears in minimum wage among other issues.
London Stock Exchange gets EU nod for $27 billion takeover of Refinitiv
EU antitrust regulators gave the green light on Wednesday to the London Stock Exchange’s $27 billion takeover of Refinitiv, creating a stronger competitor to financial data leader Bloomberg LP.
Official: UNIJOS to resume January 22
The University of Jos has announced January 22 as its resumption date for the 2019/2020 academic session.
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Britain said on Wednesday it was helping Kenya prepare to roll out the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Astrazeneca and Oxford University, as African nations race to ensure their populations are inoculated.
Ugandan voters return to polls to elect city mayors
Local media are reporting low voter turnout in the local government council elections compared to last week’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
Doyin Salami: Nigeria spent N1.85 trillion on food importation in 2020
The Nigerian government spent N1.85 trillion on food imports in 2020 after it closed the country’s land borders, the chairman of the presidential economic advisory council, Doyin Salami, has said.
Frank Lampard ‘worried’ by Chelsea’s fifth defeat in eight league games
Frank Lampard said he is worried about Chelsea’s form after they were soundly beaten at Leicester, a fifth defeat in their past eight Premier League games.
Family: We’ll bury Jerry Rawlings in Anlo state
The Agbotui and Allied families of former President Jerry John Rawlings have insisted that he will be buried in Anlo, which is in sharp contrast to government’s announcement.
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Ohanaeze faction backs IPOB Eastern Security Network
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has thrown its weight behind the Eastern Security Network (ESN) launched by the indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)
Manchester City linked with shock move for former Manchester United talisman
City are looking for a long-term solution up front, as Sergio Aguero is in the final few months of his contract. It is not yet clear if their all-time record goalscorer will extend his stay.
Frank Lampard ‘worried’ by Chelsea’s fifth defeat in eight league games
Frank Lampard said he is worried about Chelsea’s form after they were soundly beaten at Leicester, a fifth defeat in their past eight Premier League games.
Semi Ajayi sets sights on more goalscoring success at West Brom
Semi Ajayi has his sights set on continuing his hot streak in front of goal having scored in all of Albion’s last three away games.
Kidnapping: Cross River governor demolishes four houses, brothel in Calabar
Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, on Monday came hard on criminals, as he began another phase of demolition of properties belonging to suspected kidnappers within the Calabar Metropolis.