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BREAKING!!! We Won’t Pay You, If You Don’t Work, FG Draws Battle Line With ASUU
The Federal Government on Sunday night threatened to invoke the no-work-no-pay policy on the Academic Staff Union of Universities. In a statement issued by Folasade Boriowo, the spokesperson of the Federal Ministry of Education, the ministry accused ASUU of not being cooperative despite efforts by the government to avert the strike that was declared by…
Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Emboldens Criminality – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has openly condemned Bola Tinubu’s latest use of the presidential pardon, describing it as a reckless action that undermines the principles of justice and accountability. In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Atiku Abubakar noted that the presidential prerogative of mercy is intended to balance justice with…
BREAKING: ASUU Declares Comprehensive Two-Week Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Sunday declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the National President of the Union, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Sunday at the University of Abuja. “Compatriots of the press, it…
Peter Obi Seeks Divine Intervention For Nigeria On Rome Pilgrimage
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome, seeking divine intervention in Nigeria. Disclosing this in a statement via X, the Anambra-born politician called on Nigerians to remain steadfast as the nation grapples with political, social, and economic challenges. He revealed that he used his recent trip to…
Jonathan To Meet Tinubu Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention — Sowore
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, said former President Goodluck Jonathan has agreed to engage Bola Tinubu on the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore disclosed this on Friday via his X handle after meeting with Jonathan in Abuja. According to him, their discussion…
PDP Loses Another Governor To APC
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah is set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, next week. National Chairman and Deputy National Chairman, South-East, of the APC, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda and Emma Eneukwu, respectively, broke the news in Abuja on Friday. The APC national leadership revealed Mbah’s imminent defection…
Council Of State Approves Tinubu’s Nominee Amupitan As New INEC Chairman
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. He said that President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan…
Alleged Genocide: Many Christian Communities Have Suffered Attacks, Loss Of Lives — CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria has said many Christian communities have suffered attacks, resulting in several loss of lives. In a statement, CAN President, Daniel Okoh, called on security agencies to urgently arrest the spate of killings and attacks in the country. “These realities are painful reminders of the urgent need for government and security…
‘’Your Late Pleas Have Failed, No Going Back On Strike’’ ASUU Tells FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says the Federal Government’s appeal asking the union to suspend its proposed warning strike came a little too late. The union blamed the government for its slow response to their demands, lamenting that the government waited until just two working days before the strike to make the appeal….
INEC Should Properly Vet All Candidates’ Certificates In 2027 Elections – Peter Obi
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant authorities to verify and authenticate the academic and professional certificates of all political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, Obi stressed that the credibility…