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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Federal University Kashere (ASUU-FUK) Branch, has commenced an Active Non-Compliance action over what it described as the unlawful reduction of salaries of its members by the Federal Government. ANC is a form of industrial action in which ASUU deliberately withdraws cooperation from specified official duties while not necessarily declaring a full strike. The union said the action followed a directive from its National Executive Council (NEC), after efforts to resolve the salary dispute with the university management failed. The branch disclosed this in a statement signed by its Chairperson, Dr Salihu Adam Jidda, and…

At least one person has died and around 40 others have been injured after a severe wildfire tore through cities on Croatia’s coastline on Thursday night and Friday morning.The blaze broke out near the village of Lokva Rogoznica on Thursday evening, and spread quickly towards the nearby tourist town of Omis, 6km (7 miles) away. Around 1,200 residents and tourists were evacuated, while 10 people were in intensive care in hospital, the prime minister said. Croatia’s fire chief Slavko Tucakovic described it as “one of the worst” blazes in the country’s history.Croatia is one of several European nations suffering devastating…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Andy Burnham has warned that Britain is a “tinderbox” after a summer of intense heat and drought, but he faced criticism after confirming his government would look at watering down targets for electric vehicle sales.The prime minister said Britain had to “face up” to the changing climate, as he visited the scene of one of 37 fires across England and Wales, and the nation’s water and transport infrastructure felt the strain.Burnham announced 100 military personnel had been deployed to a wildfire in…

The first flight of the largest battery-electric aircraft to take to the skies lasted nearly half an hour while costing just $5 of electricity. That aviation feat comes at a time when jet fuel prices have skyrocketed because of the US war with Iran. The test flight of Heart Aerospace’s X1 demonstrator aircraft took place at Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York on August 12. The X1 aircraft is comparable in size to a small regional airliner and can achieve a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 25,000 pounds with the help of four wing-mounted electric motors. The battery-electric propulsion system…

Farmers must not carry the risks of the climate crisis alone, Andy Burnham has said, as he announced £65m of funding to help them manage the devastating drought.The prime minister is stepping up his response to the immediate climate crisis after facing a backlash from his own MPs and Labour’s grassroots for not addressing the climate crisis despite wildfires tearing through Britain and a drought affecting food producers. Labour MPs argued Burnham had taken too long to talk about the climate crisis and had not made it a priority.Some farmers have had to harvest their crops early, while others are…

In a report, officials said the proposed guidance would encourage best practice in terms of minimising exterior lighting to only what was necessary for safety and security.They said: “There are environmental benefits in terms of reduced emissions and lower adverse impacts on humans and wildlife, financial benefits in reduced energy usage and bills, and tourism economy benefits in terms of retaining and enhancing visitors’ ability to enjoy the night sky.”In the report, planting trees and fencing have been suggested report as ways of reducing the glare of outside lights.Officials acknowledged that some communities would prefer to have exterior lighting for…

Werro’s triumph was all the more impressive given she suffered a nasty fall in her semi-final on Thursday, before later being reinstated into the final.Replays showed the left hand of France’s Anais Bourgoin had clipped Werro’s right foot. But, clutching her chest in pain as she jogged across the line, she still faced a race against time to recover.That drama led to a congested 10-athlete final – but, despite Briton Jemma Reekie’s best efforts, there only ever appeared three contenders for gold.Hodgkinson had twice beaten Werro during the indoor season – including to win her first world title – but…

Nigerian actress Uche Ogbodo has disclosed that dissatisfaction with her appearance prompted her to undergo a non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedure. Ogbodo was no stranger to cosmetic surgery. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that she was among the actresses who had undergone bum enlargement surgery. The actress shared the revelation in a day-one post-procedure documentary, which she posted on her Instagram page on Friday. Facial rejuvenation encompasses cosmetic treatments that help restore a younger appearance by addressing concerns such as loose skin, wrinkles, sunspots, and loss of facial volume. The treatments can be either non-surgical or surgical. Uche Ogbodo before the surgery…

By Kayode Akinmade Drive along the Siun-Sagamu Expressway today and it is easy to miss how recently the landscape around Kobape was little more than open bush. Today, standing prominently on that corridor is Prince Court Estate — a thriving residential community of completed and occupied homes, with its own electricity supply, shopping mall, health centre, ATM gallery and security post. It is more than an estate. It is a statement of what housing policy can become when it is conceived not merely as the provision of shelter, but as an instrument of economic development, urban renewal and wealth creation.…

Linus Aleke in Abuja As Osun voters go to the polls today to elect a governor who will drive the state’s development agenda and economic prosperity over the next four years, the Nigeria Police Force has announced a 42-hour restriction of movement from 12:00 midnight on Friday, 14 August 2026, until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 15 August 2026, as part of comprehensive measures to ensure the peaceful, secure and orderly conduct of the election. The Force therefore urged the public to comply fully with the restriction and cooperate with security personnel deployed across the state, stating that only persons specifically…