Day: August 10, 2025

‘Apology Or Prepare For Legal Action,’ Obasanjo Library Threatens EFCC

Abibat Babalola

The Management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State, has threatened to sue the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over Sunday’s raid on its facility. This newspaper reports that operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 stormed the premises at about 2 a.m. on Sunday, arresting 93 youths and seizing 18 vehicles and mobile devices during a “Wet & Rave Splash Extravaganza” party held at the OOPL Rounda fun spot. A viral video from the incident showed youths scampering for safety during the night raid. According…

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‘Act Now, Crisis Looming,’ ASUU Reads Riot Act To Govt

Abibat Babalola

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a warning to the Federal and State Governments, urging them to address long-standing issues to avert an impending industrial crisis in Nigeria’s public universities. In a press release signed by its president, Christopher Piwuna, the union expressed growing frustration among its members, citing poor welfare, inadequate funding, and the government’s failure to honour signed agreements. The warning comes in response to a recent declaration by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who stated, “not again ever in this country will…

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