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Ashiru Hits Out at Gov Sani, Labels APC’s Handling of ASUU Strike a Planned Failure

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Ashiru Hits Out at Gov Sani, Labels APC’s Handling of ASUU Strike a Planned Failure

Isa Ashiru, a former governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, has called Governor Uba Sani’s All Progressives Congress (APC) administration a failure.
Due to Governor Sani’s noncompliance with the agreement signed with the union, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Kaduna State University chapter reportedly went on indefinite strike on Thursday.
Governor Sani’s administration broke several agreements, including withholding salaries, pensions, and non-payment of promotion arrears, according to the notice of strike letter signed by the union’s chairman, Peter Adamu, and secretary, Peter Waziri.

“The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), KASU branch would like to inform the public that the National Executive Council (NEC) has granted the branch’s congress’s request to resume the suspended indefinite strike action, effective today, April 24, 2025,” wrote the statement. The following are the matters at issue, for the record: 1. Remittance of all salaries withheld (May through September 2022, among others); 2. Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) received as of 2026; 3. Disbursement of SIWES supervision allowances and promotion arrears; 4. Group Life Assurance and other benefits to departed members; 5. Pensions not being remitted from 2009 to 2019; 6. The 25% and 35% wage award being implemented; 7. The restoration of university independence.

“The Government of Kaduna State has failed to uphold its commitments and honor the agreement reached by both parties, which is the reason for the indefinite strike action.”

ASUU’s strike, according to Ashiru’s statement on Friday, was a verdict on Sani’s administration. He pledged his support for ASUU’s industrial action.

In addition to being a labor movement, the ASUU-KASU indefinite strike is a scathing indictment on the APC-led Kaduna government. unfulfilled promises, underpaid pensions, and withheld wages. This government has disregarded education. There is enough.

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Our professors, students, and institutions have been neglected, abandoned, and reduced to shadows for years. This is a systemic, intentional, and shameful failure on the part of APC. This is not the role of governance. It is treachery.

“ASUU-KASU has our utmost solidarity. The future of Kaduna depends on the fight for high-quality education. It’s time for people to stand up and declare that ineptitude will never again be used as a reason to sacrifice their children,” he stated.

NNPP, Kwankwaso Considering Moves: Join APC or Team Up with Atiku, El-Rufai

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NNPP, Kwankwaso Considering Moves: Join APC or Team Up with Atiku, El-Rufai

Former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) are currently considering their political choices, with the potential of joining Atiku Abubakar’s opposition alliance or the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Like in the 2023 elections, Kwankwaso and the NNPP would not run separately in the 2027 polls, according to a trustworthy source who spoke to Punch on condition of anonymity.
I can affirm that Kwankwaso and the NNPP would not run as independent candidates like they did in the elections of 2023. The source revealed that they are considering joining President Tinubu’s APC or joining the coalition led by Atiku, el-Rufai, and others, depending on the political climate at the moment.

Ahead of the upcoming general election, a number of political parties and actors are forming strategic partnerships in a rapidly changing political landscape.

In response to mounting rumors, Ladipo Johnson, the National Publicity Secretary for the NNPP, stated in an interview with Punch that the party was in fact taking these strategic choices into consideration.

As for the NNPP, he said, “Well, let me just say this: based on our own experience as the Kwankwasiyya movement, we tend to wait till midterm. In this administration, the midterm will be on May 29. Two years have passed, and two more years remain. We anticipate that appropriate politicking will start at that point.

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Thus, it is true that we have been speaking. I did, however, tell you at the time that I did not want to name the movements, organizations, or individuals that are speaking with us by name. Now, that remains the case.

“As you may remember, there have been numerous articles in newspapers and online suggesting that Senator Kwankwaso is getting close to joining the APC and all that. That is simply how the game works. For self-serving reasons, some people are promoting or furthering that narrative.

However, the fact remains that they will start to hear from us pretty soon. We shall share our actions with our supporters. There are essentially three options available: either we make an alliance with the ruling party, we establish a coalition with Atiku and others, or we stay in the NNPP and continue with those who have supported us throughout. Not that any of these are true at this time. However, these three fundamental possibilities are possible.

JAMB Delists Four CBT Centers, Nabs 27 Impersonators

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JAMB Delists Four CBT Centers, Nabs 27 Impersonators

27 people were arrested for impersonation during the current 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
Referred to the Nigeria Police, the suspects would face swift legal action.
Four Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers that failed to adhere to JAMB’s strict technical and ethical criteria were also delisted, the organization revealed.

Here are the delisted centers:

Off Hadejia Road, Kano, Kano State, behind Sheshe Supermarket, Adventure Associate.
Naibawa, Kano, Kano State, Zaria Road, Saadatu Rimi College of Education.
Tambuwal, 96km Sokoto-Jega Road, Centre 1, Penta M & F Technical Services Ltd.
Center 2, 96km Sokoto-Jega Road, Tambuwal, is home to Penta M & F Technical Services Ltd?
“Although JAMB applauds the 883 centers that have shown outstanding performance, it categorically warns that any center that does not meet ethical or technical standards, regardless of ownership, will be blacklisted,” JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin said in a statement released Friday evening.

It has been directed that candidates who were initially assigned to the affected centers reprint their exam slips as soon as possible to obtain the most recent information about their new exam dates and locations.

In the event that this caused any inconvenience, the exam board expressed regret. But the board has said that if candidates don’t reprint their slips, it won’t accept any explanations.

As of Friday, April 25, 2025, more than 900,000 candidates out of 2,083,600 registered nationwide had successfully finished the UTME, according to JAMB.

The board also discussed an incident at the Caleb University CBT center where some candidates were prevented from entering the venue because they were wearing hijabs. This activity was described by JAMB as “unauthorized,” and they confirmed that it was immediately fixed.

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A security guard who was overly enthusiastic was the cause of this mistaken conduct.

We sincerely apologize to the impacted candidates and applaud the center’s and the university’s leadership for their swift action in ensuring that no candidate was unfairly disadvantaged, JAMB said.

The testing organization reaffirmed its pledge to provide an equitable and open examination process to all applicants across the country.

Reasons Behind Possible Two-Year Ban on Real Madrid’s Vinicius by FIFA

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Reasons Behind Possible Two-Year Ban on Real Madrid’s Vinicius by FIFA

FIFA is presently looking into Vinicius Jr., a Brazilian winger for Real Madrid, and he may face a two-year ban because of a reported conflict of interest.
Both domestically and on the continent, Vinicius and his Real Madrid team have had a difficult season thus far. In addition to finishing second in the Spanish La Liga, they were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League.
At Real Madrid, the Brazilian football player has been having a great season. In 311 games across all competitions, he has 105 goals and 79 assists.
But because of his on-field conduct, which has periodically come under fire, FIFA is now looking more closely at his circumstances.

MARCA claims that Vinicius’ ownership interests in a number of professional football teams have drawn criticism for potentially violating FIFA’s global rules.

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The FIFA Ethics Committee received a complaint from Tiberis Holding Do Brasil, a Brazilian corporation, on April 7 that sparked this investigation.

The ethical regulations, which forbid players from owning professional teams directly or indirectly, may have been broken, according to the lawsuit.

Vinicius reportedly owns shares in the Portuguese team Alverca and the Brazilian squad Athletic Club de São João del Rei.

Should Vinicius be found guilty, he might have to leave these clubs or be suspended for up to two years, among other serious repercussions.

Burna Boy Alleges Efforts by Nigerian Music Industry Gatekeepers to Break Him

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Burna Boy Alleges Efforts by Nigerian Music Industry Gatekeepers to Break Him

Grammy winner Burna Boy has said that gatekeepers in the Nigerian music industry did all in their power to impede his career’s advancement.

He revealed this in response to a widely shared excerpt from a recent interview in which seasoned music producer Obi Asika asserted that Burna Boy’s development was thwarted by some gatekeepers in the Nigerian music industry, but he rose above them and became well-known worldwide.

Burna Boy said, “This is not even half of the story,” in the Instagram comments section of a blog that shared the video. To break me, they did everything they could. Still, they are making every effort. LOL. All they did, however, was start this unquenchable fire that will burn them forever.

When his breakthrough song “Like To Party” from his debut album “L.I.F.E (Leaving an Impact for Eternity)” was released, Burna Boy became a nationwide sensation.

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The years that followed saw him reduced to the status of an underground artist due to failures in his career.

However, his career took off on a global scale when his breakthrough single, “Ye,” from the highly regarded album “Outside,” was released.

Burna Boy was once again patronized by Nigerian music leaders and fans after his breakthrough abroad.

Over the past several years, he has been the most popular African touring performer.

‘Some Forces Converted APC Into A Structure Not In Best Interest Of Nigeria’ – Ex-minister, Ikimi

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‘Some Forces Converted APC Into A Structure Not In Best Interest Of Nigeria’ – Ex-minister, Ikimi

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Ikimi, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that after the party was created, some forces took control of it and changed it into a structure that was not beneficial to the nation.
According to reports, Ikimi, a national leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said this during a meeting of stakeholders in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
“The APC was expected to serve as an alternative to the former ruling PDP at the time of its formation,” he said, adding that the goal was to recreate the two-party system that is in place in the United States and Britain.

Ikimi asserts that the APC is currently in a desperate attempt to eliminate the opposition party and establish a one-party dictatorship.
According to his judgment, the APC was taken over by some elements and changed into a structure that was not optimal for our country, he stated. All of us have seen their operations thus far, as well as the catastrophe we are currently experiencing.

“The APC is now a group of individuals with only selfish interests.

Even with the serious challenges our nation is currently facing under the APC, it appears that all that is being offered to us are frantic attempts to dismantle the PDP in order to turn the nation into a one-party dictatorship. I am convinced that the PDP’s survival is the only viable path ahead for our nation at this time.

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Ikimi spoke on the party’s current problem and bemoaned the way that individual goals were undermining the PDP’s power and unity in the South-South.

He said the fierce attack was the reason Delta State PDP members defected to the APC.

“This stakeholders meeting is really important,” he continued. It makes it very evident to the nation that Edo State’s PDP is robust and active. Lately, the South South Region has been under heavy APC onslaught.

According to news reports, our Delta State Governor defected to the APC, and his predecessor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, also defected to the APC. I am aware of the steps we took in the PDP to award our party’s ticket to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and to provide the vice presidential ticket to his predecessor.

“At this point, all I can say is that it is really too early to feel too sorry for yourself. It would be accurate to state that Delta residents have not yet spoken up in remembrance of the PDP’s crushing defeat in 2023 to Senator Peter Obi of the Labour Party, who was running without a governor at the time.

Peter Obi: N20,000 Is Paid to Youths to Cause Confusion Across Nigeria

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Peter Obi: N20,000 Is Paid to Youths to Cause Confusion Across Nigeria

Some unidentified individuals, according to Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential contender, pay Nigerian youths as little as N20,000 and N40,000 in an attempt to confuse the country’s electoral system.

According to Obi, who was speaking at John Hopkins University in the United States on the topic of “Politics and Change in Nigeria,” young people have been tricked into fighting against others who genuinely care about them.

He reminded young Nigerians that collecting money, especially peanuts, will ruin their promising future and that they should look for better methods to include transactional politics for the benefit of both themselves and the country.

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“People pay them to create confusion,” Obi stated. “As I stand here now, look at social media. All of the people who are being paid N20,000 to N40,000 a month to abuse you are young people who are fighting for their lives.”

According to the former governor of Anambra State, “you can get it right in Nigeria’s transactional politics, even though I am almost 60 and only have a few years left.”

US Visa-Free Entry for 90 Days: Nigeria Missing from Eligible Countries List

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US Visa-Free Entry for 90 Days: Nigeria Missing from Eligible Countries List

Through a unique agreement known as the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), citizens of 43 nations can now enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa.
Before leaving on their trip, these individuals must, however, fulfill specific requirements and receive approval via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
The US Customs and Border Protection administers the ESTA online system, which establishes a traveler’s eligibility for visa-free travel under the VWP. Note that travelers must apply for ESTA in advance and that their stay cannot be longer than 90 days.
Nigeria is not on the list of nations, though.

Both business and tourism are permitted uses of the VWP.

The US government further said that residents of a VWP nation will not be eligible for ESTA if:

On or after March 1, 2011, you have traveled to or been in North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen.

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1. You traveled to or were in Cuba on or after January 12, 2021.

2. You are a dual national of Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, North Korea, or Cuba.

3. Instead of applying for the VWP, you must apply for a regular B-1/B-2 visitor visa if any of the aforementioned circumstances apply to you.

The list of nations eligible for the waiver program can be found below.

Andorra, first
2. Australia 3. Austria 4. Belgium 5. Brunei 6. Chile
7. Croatia,
8. Czech Republic 9. Denmark 10. Estonia
11. The Nordic nation
12. The French.
13. The Germans
14. Greece 15. Hungary
16. The island of Iceland
17. Ireland 18. Israel 19. Italy 20. Japan 21. Latvia 22. Liechtenstein 23. Lithuania 24. Luxembourg 25. Malta 26. Monaco
27. New Zealand 28. Netherlands
29. Norway 30. Poland
Republic of Korea (South Korea) 33. Portugal 32. Qatar 34. Romania 35. San Marino
36. Singapore; 37. Slovakia; 38. Slovenia; 39. Spain; 40. Sweden; 41. Switzerland
42. Taiwan 43. The United Kingdom

EPL Transfer: Cunha’s Move to Manchester United Almost Finalized

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EPL Transfer: Cunha’s Move to Manchester United Almost Finalized

Globo says that Matheus Cunha’s transfer from Wolves to Manchester United is reportedly nearing its “final stages.”

Despite being extensively linked to leaving the Molineux in January, Cunha ultimately agreed to a new deal with the team.

After having an incredible season in which he scored 14 goals and provided four assists in the Premier League, the Brazilian has been in high demand.

Cunha’s play has helped Wolves virtually maintain their top-flight position despite their dismal play this season.

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Now, it appears that United will pay £62.5 million to sign Cunha as their first summer acquisition.

After making “significant” progress, the parties’ negotiations are now in their final phases.

His familiarity with Ruben Amorim’s favored 3-4-2-1 configuration is one of the main factors influencing United’s interest.

Amorim has never concealed his respect for Cunha, complimenting his versatility and goal-scoring ability.

Peter Obi Will Lead Nigerians to Demand Change in 2027 – CUPP

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Peter Obi Will Lead Nigerians to Demand Change in 2027 – CUPP

Nigerians will choose the outcome of the 2027 election, according to the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP).
According to reports, CUPP National Secretary Chief Peter Ameh observed that Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, received more votes in the 2023 election in spite of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) purportedly faulty figures.
In a statement released Friday, Chief Ameh denounced the mindset of Nigerian politicians, which is motivated by selfish interests.
“In less than six months of campaigning, Peter Obi, representing the Labour Party, achieved remarkable success, even though the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced flawed results.

Obi received over 50% of the vote in seven states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and over 25% in sixteen states, without the support of governors or the aid of electoral manipulation apparatus. His supremacy in important cities like the FCT, Rivers, and Lagos demonstrated the strength of a coalition of people who are all driven by the same goal of change, he said.

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The most recent election in 2023 demonstrated the ability of the people to bring about political change, the former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) emphasized.

“This alliance of common Nigerians—youth, laborers, businesspeople, and professionals—showed that the people’s will can overthrow the established political elite.” The 2023 elections made clear the weaknesses of inept and heartless politicians who are incapable of governing for the common good and whose sole goal is to seize power.

“These politicians have used defection and manipulation to hold onto power, frequently protected by the so-called “federal might.” Under the guise of political strategy, governors and other elected officials routinely switch parties, undermining the confidence of their voters.

“Public trust in governance has been undermined by this lack of accountability and discipline, but the people are more committed than ever to ending this cycle of opportunism and poor performance,” he continued.

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