NANS Gives FG, ASUU 7-Day Ultimatum to Avert Looming University Strike

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their ongoing dispute and prevent another strike action that could disrupt the nation’s academic calendar.

In a statement signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, the students’ body expressed concern over the growing tension between the government and ASUU, warning that any disruption to the academic calendar would be unacceptable to Nigerian students. He further appealed to President Tinubu to personally intervene, warning that failure to act swiftly could erode the goodwill and stability achieved in the education sector.

Safety Under Scrutiny: Senate Launches Probe into Air Peace Runway Incident at Port Harcourt

The Senate has ordered a full-scale investigation into rising safety concerns within the aviation sector, following revelations from the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) about a runway overrun incident involving an Air Peace aircraft at Port Harcourt International Airport.

The resolution was passed after a motion was raised by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North) on the need to strengthen Aviation Safety following the NSIB report on the Air Peace runway incident.

The Senate also directed its Committee on Aviation to engage all relevant stakeholders, including the NSIB, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and airline operators, and to submit a comprehensive report within six weeks. produce 5 explanatory headlines about this story

England Boss Tuchel Urges Rashford to Step Up Performance Levels.

England manager, Thomas Tuchel, has issued a warning to Marcus Rashford, urging the forward to consistently deliver at the highest level or risk looking back with regret later in his career.

According to reports, Tuchel praised Rashford’s natural talent and finishing ability, but emphasized that potential alone is not enough in elite football.

The England head coach has also revealed he talks to Rashford regularly, warning him that he needs to score more and create more, otherwise he might regret missed opportunities when he is in the latter stages of his career.

Trump Considers Sending Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine After Call with Zelensky.

United States President, Donald Trump, disclosed to reporters that he is considering sending long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine.

The comments follow a phone call at the weekend between Trump and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, who pushed for stronger military support to launch counter-attacks against Russia.

Meanwhile, Zelensky has said he will meet Trump in Washington on Friday for talks that will focus on air defence and long-range capabilities.

Trump Expected at ASEAN Summit in Malaysia Amid Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Talks.

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Malaysia on October twenty-six for the ASEAN Summit, where he is reportedly looking forward to witnessing a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, Mohamad Hasan, confirmed the visit, noting that the summit will take place over two days in Kuala Lumpur. Similarly, Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, who currently chairs ASEAN, has also confirmed Trump’s expected attendance; however, there has been no official confirmation from Washington.


The upcoming ASEAN Summit, which will also bring together leaders from China, Japan, Russia, and the United States, is expected to finalize a broader peace accord requiring both Thailand and Cambodia to remove landmines and heavy artillery from their shared border areas.

Cameroon Opposition Candidate Declares Victory, Urges Biya to Concede.

Cameroon’s opposition candidate, Issa Tchiroma, has declared victory in the country’s October twelve presidential election, urging President Paul Biya to accept defeat and honour the truth of the ballot box.
Although the government has not officially responded to Tchiroma’s declaration, the Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, warned over the weekend that any unilateral publication of results would be considered high treason, adding that only the Constitutional Council has the authority to announce the winner.

Tchiroma praised voters for defying intimidation and remaining at polling stations late into the night to protect their ballots, assuring that he would release a region-by-region breakdown of vote tallies compiled from publicly posted results as soon as possible.

Experts Highlight Self-Belief, Leadership as Keys to Empowering the Girl-Child.

As the world champions the girl-child, experts have emphasized the importance of self-belief and leadership among girls in their communities.

Dominion News correspondent, Aina Grace, reports that when girls are given equal opportunities and believe in their potential, they can become strong agents of change, contributing to a more inclusive society.

Makinde Urges Media to Promote Unity Ahead of 2027 Elections.

As the two thousand and twenty-seven general elections approach, the media has been called upon to continue its role in uniting the people and avoiding serving as a tool for division.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, made this call while declaring the two thousand and twenty-five Press Week celebration of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo Chapter, held at the Union Press Center in Iyaganku, Ibadan.

Oyo Ministry of Health Marks 2025 World Breast Cancer Day with Awareness Campaign.

In commemoration of the two thousand and twenty-five World Breast Cancer Day, the Oyo State Ministry of Health, held a sensitization program in Ibadan aimed at raising awareness about breast and prostate cancer, offering free screenings, and educating the public on the importance of early detection.

Our correspondent, Richard Asaolu, has the report.

FCSC Boss Pushes for Integrated Reform to Restore FG’s Image as Employer of Choice.

The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, FCSC, Professor Tunji Olaopa, has called for a holistic review of the disciplinary control system in the civil service.

Olaopa spoke at a one-day joint retreat between the Commission and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, where he said said such reform is necessary to drive culture change, value reorientation, and address the persistent delays in handling disciplinary matters within the system.

The FCSC, boss also emphasized the importance of rethinking the link between merit, competency-based human resource practices, performance management, and the wage structure, noting that such integration was crucial to restoring the Federal Government’s image as an employer of choice.