Benue State University Staff Union Embarks on Indefinite Strike Amid Unresolved Welfare Demands

In a bold move demanding attention, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Benue State University (BSU) branch, has declared an indefinite, comprehensive strike. This action comes after months of unaddressed welfare concerns that have left academic staff frustrated and students stranded. Core Issues Driving the Strike Despite a tripartite agreement signed in January 2023…

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England Eyes Ban on Energy Drink Sales to Under-16s: A Parent’s Guide to What This Means

A Bold Move to Prioritize Youth Health In a sweeping public health initiative, England’s government—led by Health Secretary Wes Streeting—has announced a proposal to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to anyone under 16. This includes popular brands like Red Bull, Monster, Relentless, and Prime Energy. The restriction would apply across a variety of…

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Chicago Labor Day Weekend: 54 Shot, 7 Killed Amid Political Standoff Over Troop Deployment

Weekend Violence Escalates as Federal Tensions Mount Chicago endured a violent Labor Day weekend, with at least 54 people shot—including seven fatalities—during a span of about three days, encompassing Friday night through Monday morning. Authorities recorded around 32 separate shooting incidents, including multiple mass shootings in neighborhoods like Bronzeville. The shooting spree overlapped with political…

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Beloved TikTok Comedian “Mr Sanku Comedy” Dies in Ghastly Car Crash in Oyo State

Rising Star Sanku’s Life Cut Short in Tragic Road Accident Popular Nigerian skit maker Raji Samad Adetola, widely known as Mr Sanku Comedy, has tragically passed away following a severe automobile accident along the Ogbomoso–Oyo Road in Oyo State. The fatal crash occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. Eyewitnesses report that…

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