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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has expressed concern over the prolonged delay in concluding the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement between university unions and the Federal Government, warning that its members are becoming increasingly agitated as the process drags on. National Vice President and Chairman of SSANU, Western Zone, Dr Abdussobour Salaam, said the union had exercised considerable patience over the years but cautioned that members’ tolerance was rapidly wearing thin. Speaking at the 79th Zonal Executive Council meeting of the union held at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, on Thursday, Salaam said the meeting brought together…

Former Deputy Director-General of the State Security Service and ex-Chairman of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps, Brig.-Gen. Kunle Togun (retd.), speaks with WALE AKINSELURE on rising insecurity in the South-West, the effectiveness of regional security efforts, and his controversial views on the forces driving banditry and insurgency in the region Tou have repeatedly warned about the infiltration of Yoruba land by terrorists, bandits and insurgents. Recently, there was the abduction of teachers and students in Oyo State. As a former Director of Military Intelligence and ex-Chairman of Amotekun in Oyo State, how serious is the security threat in the South-West…

Archax has introduced real-time yield payments on Hedera, enabling interest generated by tokenized securities to be distributed continuously in USDC.The system allows interest payments to update automatically as tokenized securities move between wallets. According to Archax, cash flows are transferred alongside the underlying asset, allowing yield to follow ownership in real time.Most tokenized securities continue to distribute interest through periodic payments, similar to traditional financial products. Archax said its system allows cash flows to accrue and settle continuously, supporting applications such as real-time coupon payments and revenue-sharing arrangements.The launch builds on Archax’s earlier work on tokenized investment products. In September,…

Influencer Abby Howard revealed she and husband Matt Howard had an autopsy performed following their pregnancy loss last year. “So, we had never done genetic testing prior to this pregnancy,” Abby, 27, said during her appearance on the Wednesday, June 10, episode of Taylor and Tay Lautner’s “The Squeeze” podcast. “So the initial thought was that there was a genetic something wrong that we didn’t know about. And then, as we got along the process more, the more I had to come to terms with [the fact] that I may never have an actual why for why this happened.” Abby…

Leaders of the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Delta State’s Warri Federal Constituency have called on protesters occupying oil and gas facilities and blocking waterways in the area to withdraw following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu immediately. The leaders made the appeal in a statement issued on Thursday, following a series of high-level meetings involving the federal government, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and former Niger Delta militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The protests, which began on Monday, were triggered by grievances arising from the implementation of the fresh ward and polling unit delineation exercise…

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, on Thursday, described the reported loss of more than 200 members of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, in the state in undisclosed circumstances as saddening, alarming and unacceptable. The party, in a statement released by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, in Ibadan, the state capital, called on Governor Seyi Makinde to provide more details about the revelation and ensure that the corps officials, as well as all responsible residents, were protected by his administration. The PUNCH reports that Makinde had, on Saturday, May 30, during his sympathy visit to Oriire…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has destroyed 73,463.21 kilogrammes of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances valued at N2.8bn in Edo State. The public destruction exercise was carried out on Thursday in Benin City. A breakdown of the destroyed exhibits showed that Cannabis sativa accounted for the largest share, with 73,210.23 kilogrammes. Other substances destroyed included 246.36 kilogrammes of psychotropic drugs, comprising Tramadol (141.81kg), Diazepam (8.43kg) and Codeine cough syrup (61.77kg). Also destroyed were 2.66 kilogrammes of methamphetamine, 3.74 kilogrammes of cocaine and 0.22 kilogrammes of heroin. Speaking at the event, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA,…

Cool fire emits from the potted plant in the backyard at night; it is the glowworm. A yawn, a roll on the back, with four powerful paws playfully punching the air; it is the lion, king of the jungle. Water gently hits the shore, sings a splash-splosh song, and rolls back silently into the night; it is the ocean. Formally called Aurea, an eagle, America’s symbol of strength, freedom and resilience, soars up above the 88,000 heads gathered at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, gliding in and out of sight repeatedly, to the wild ecstacy of the crowd, before…

The Nigerian Exchange Group has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability through a community cleanup exercise at Marina, Lagos, to commemorate World Environment Day 2026. The exercise was held in partnership with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority and the Recyclers Association of Nigeria. The initiative brought together employee volunteers from NGX Group and representatives of both partner organisations to promote responsible waste management, environmental awareness, and community engagement. Beyond supporting cleaner public spaces and encouraging proper disposal practices, it provided staff with an opportunity to contribute directly to environmental causes, reflecting the group’s commitment to employee volunteering. Consistent with…

Undefeated Nigerian lightweight champion Taiwo ‘Esepo’ Agbaje has signed a promotional deal with Balmoral Promotions, the Lagos-based outfit behind the Chaos in The Ring franchise, in what the 19-0 fighter described as the most significant moment of his professional career. Agbaje, who holds the WBA Africa lightweight title, put pen to paper on Wednesday, June 10, with Balmoral, one of Nigeria’s most ambitious boxing promotions. The Mushin-born fighter, whose nickname was earned on the streets of Lagos long before professional boxing came calling, said the deal represented the platform he had been searching for throughout his career. “I feel so…