Sandra Williams

ASUU Issues 14-Day Strike Ultimatum to Varsities

ASUU Issues 14-Day Strike Ultimatum to Varsities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a 14-day strike ultimatum to 20 public universities across Nigeria. Union leaders authorised local branches to initiate industrial action over delayed implementation of the landmark 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement. The directive followed resolutions reached during the union’s National Executive Council meeting at the University of Abuja. President Christopher…

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Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 4,000 Infections

Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 4,000 Infections

Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak crossed 4,000 cases on Friday as the virus outruns global containment efforts. Figures from the country’s public health institute put total infections at 4,053 and fatalities at 1,850. Health officials describe the current epidemic as the fastest-spreading on record since its official declaration on May 15th. The disease now…

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Tems Hits Historic US Diamond Single Milestone

Tems Hits Historic US Diamond Single Milestone

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi has become the first female African artist to earn a Diamond-certified single in the United States. The Recording Industry Association of America awarded the elite certification after her hit collaboration surpassed ten million units. The chart-topping track, Wait For U, features American rapper Future and Canadian star Drake. Industry data…

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China Achieves First Net-Based Rocket Booster Recovery

China Achieves First Net-Based Rocket Booster Recovery

China has successfully recovered an orbital-class rocket booster at sea, marking a critical technical milestone in its aggressive campaign to break American dominance in reusable spaceflight. The Long March 10B carrier rocket lifted off from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site on July 10, executing a flawless orbital deployment. Approximately six minutes after stage separation,…

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