THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has voiced disappointment regarding the composition of the newly constituted governing councils for federal universities across Nigeria. ASUU’s national president, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed these concerns in a recent interview with the Nigerian Tribune, highlighting a worrying trend in the appointment process. According to …

A train collision in India’s West Bengal state on Monday resulted in at least 15 deaths and dozens of injuries. Al Jazeera reported that a catastrophic accident occurred in the Darjeeling district when a freight train collided with the Kanchanjunga Express passenger train. Preliminary investigations indicate that human error is the likely …

A 63-year-old woman from Missouri, Sandra “Sandy” Hemme, has had her conviction overturned after spending 43 years in prison for a murder she did not commit. The Guardian learned that Hemme was convicted in 1985 based on her incriminating statements made while she was a psychiatric patient. Nonetheless, a judge has ruled …

Sergio Ramos is set to leave Sevilla after his contract expired, the La Liga club announced on Monday. Ramos made 37 appearances in all competitions last season as they finished 14th, scoring seven goals. Newsextra24 reports Sevilla wanted the 38-year-old to stay, but the player opted to move on because …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Chief Oluremi Atanda, former Chairman of the Old Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, extended his heartfelt condolences to the Atanda family over the passing of their patriarch. He said the late Atanda …

A man from Devon is making his 10th trip to Ukraine carrying medical supplies in a camouflaged caravan. Andy Evangelou said he was inspired to help those under Russian invasion after his own childhood in Cyprus was blighted by conflict Andy Evangelou, who lives in Plymouth, said he was inspired …

A Russian submarine that is in Cuba was spotted off Scotland’s west coast before it arrived in Havana last week. The sighting of Kazan, which did not enter UK waters, prompted the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to brief the prime minister. It was identified by an RAF Poseidon P8 anti-submarine …

Jack Draper is an ATP Tour champion. The British lefty overcame Italian Matteo Berrettini 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 on Sunday to win the BOSS OPEN title. “It’s incredible. Just thank you so much for the support,” Draper said. “It was a really, really tough match. But I’m really happy to win …

FEMI Otedola, the chairman of FBN Holdings and majority shareholder of Geregu PLC, and some of his companies have opted for an out-of-court settlement with Zenith Bank PLC. Mr Otedola was involved in a legal dispute with the bank for alleged “fraudulent transactions” on his company’s accounts. According to court …

FORMER President Muhammadu Buhari says he is pleased that more Nigerians have taken to the farm to grow more food to reduce prices and feed the nation. Buhari, however, warned that uncontrolled population growth was a matter for concern. He said this while speaking to journalists shortly after joining Emir …