The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) Branch, has announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike starting February 11 due to unresolved welfare concerns. The union made the announcement in a letter signed by its Chairman, Dr Peter Adamu, and Secretary, Dr Peter Waziri, which was addressed to the national…

The Nigerian passenger, Gloria Ibukun Omisore, who was stranded in Kenya en route to Europe, has successfully returned to Nigeria. Omisore was stranded in Nairobi after Kenya Airways refused to allow her to continue on her journey because she lacked a Schengen Visa, a requirement to enter Europe. The airline also said she acted unruly…

The Zone 2 Police Command headquarters, Onikan, has confirmed the detention of an Investigating Police Officer (IPO) attached to Isheri-Oshun Division, for allegedly doctoring a case file and medical doctor’s report. The Assistance Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of the, zone, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

Mud-brown floodwaters have swamped scores of homes and caused "incredible" damage in eastern Australia, authorities said Tuesday, warning of a long-haul recovery ahead. Storms dumped more than 1.5 metres (59 inches) of rain in parts of Queensland in the past week, engulfing homes, businesses and roads, officials said. "The devastation is quite frankly, incredible," the…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have kidnapped no fewer than 10 travellers in Ose Local Council Area of Ondo State. The gunmen struck in the Ipele axis along the Owo-Benin highway, within the council area of the state when the space bus of the travellers was waylaid. A few days ago, gunmen suspected to be…