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NLC Fumes Over Alleged Plot To De-Register ASUU, Warns FG

NLC Fumes Over Alleged Plot To De-Register ASUU, Warns FG

September 24, 2022 6:18 am

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has issued a stern warning against reported moves by the Federal Government to withdraw the registration license of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), over the non-submission of its audited financial returns for over five years.

While dismissing the claims that ASUU had not submitted its audited financial returns to the Registrar of Trade Unions for over five years as required by the law, NLC maintained that the Union has submitted all its financial reports up till 2021.

Reacting to media reports that the federal government may withdraw ASUU’s registration because of the alleged …

Four Confirmed Dead Following Building Collapse In Lagos

Four Confirmed Dead Following Building Collapse In Lagos

September 24, 2022 6:05 am

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday confirmed that four persons died while one was rescued in the building collapse at Oye Sonuga Street, Palm Avenue, in Mushin, Lagos.

Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye who is the NEMA South West Zonal Coordinator made this known to reporters in an interview on Saturday.

He said two males and two females died, while one person was rescued in the building collapse.

Earlier, the Lagos State Government also said it would investigate the cause of the building collapse.

Read Also: 15 Persons Drown In Borno River, Corpses Recovered – NEMA

The Commissioner for Physical Planning …

US Vows To Help Iranians Access Internet As Protesters Rally

US Vows To Help Iranians Access Internet As Protesters Rally

September 24, 2022 5:45 am

The United States has announced that it has concluded plans to ease export restrictions to improve Iranians’ access to the internet, which the Tehran government has severely gone against amid a crackdown on protesters.

In the aftermath of a woman’s death in the custody of the country’s morality police, Iran cut off internet services to much of the population in what the United States said was a bid ‘to prevent the world from watching its violent crackdown on peaceful protesters.’

‘In the face of these steps, we are going to help make sure the Iranian people are not kept isolated …

Truss Vows UK Continuous Military Aid ‘Until Ukraine Prevails’

Truss Vows UK Continuous Military Aid ‘Until Ukraine Prevails’

September 22, 2022 9:29 pm

Liz Truss who is the new British Prime Minister has made an open vow before the United Nations to make sure that she keeps up military aid to war-ravaged Ukraine until it triumphs against Russia.

Truss had also become the latest Western leader at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to rail against Russian President Vladimir Putin, who hd hours earlier mobilized reservists in a clear sign he is in no rush to end the conflict.

Putin’s move only highlights the “catastrophic failure” of Russia’s invasion of its neighbour, and reinforced the resolve of Western allies to back …

We Will Appeal Court Ruling Asking Us To End Strike - ASUU

We Will Appeal Court Ruling Asking Us To End Strike – ASUU

September 22, 2022 6:40 am

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), says it will appeal the order by the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) asking its members to call off the seven-month-long strike.

The University of Abuja chapter chairman of ASUU, Dr. Kasim Umar, stated this while reacting to the order by a court in Abuja.

Umar said the national executive Council of ASUU will meet today to conclude modalities on the appeal process.

Meanwhile, the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Ahmed Modibbo Mohammed, has advised the federal government to apply caution in handling the crisis with the union.

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ASUU Strike We Will Disrupt Political Campaigns, If…- NANS

ASUU Strike: We Will Disrupt Political Campaigns, If…- NANS

September 22, 2022 6:33 am

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has vowed to mobilise its students to shut down the country in protest and disrupt political campaigns, if the Federal Government fails to accede to the demands of the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) within two weeks.

The students issued this ultimatum at a press conference addressed by the Chairman of NANS National Taskforce on #EndASUUStrikeNow, Ojo Raymond, in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

The students had in separate protests grounded activities on the major highways in the country in the past one week, including the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, …

Russia, Ukraine Exchange Over 300 Prisoners In Surprise Swap

Russia, Ukraine Exchange Over 300 Prisoners In Surprise Swap

September 22, 2022 6:15 am

Ukraine and Russia on Thursday carried out a surprise prisoner swap involving nearly 300 people, the largest since Moscow’s invasion began nearly seven months ago.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that those released were made up of prisoners of war from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Morocco, some of whom had been sentenced to death after being captured in Ukraine and accused of being mercenaries.

Russia also freed some 215 Ukrainians, including the five commanders who led a prolonged Ukrainian defence of the southern port city of Mariupol earlier this year.

In exchange, Ukraine sent …

‘Pọnmọ’ Ban Lawyer Threatens To Drag FG To Court

‘Pọnmọ’ Ban: Lawyer Threatens To Drag FG To Court

September 22, 2022 6:04 am

Monday Ubani who is the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law has threatened to drag the Federal Government of Nigeria if it goes ahead with its proposed ban on cowhide, popularly called pọnmọ.

Ubani made this known in a statement signed by him on Wednesday, stressing that pọnmọ ‘is the most common delicacy that is mostly enjoyed by average Nigerian citizens due to its affordability, and given that fish, meat, and other sources of protein had become very expensive and thus unaffordable by the common man in the country.’

The rights activist …

Oil Theft: PENGASSAN Fingers Military, Other Top Security Officers

Oil Theft: PENGASSAN Fingers Military, Other Top Security Officers

September 21, 2022 9:01 pm

Comrade Festus Osifo who is the President of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has on Wednesday revealed that some of the heads of the Nigerian Military, Police and other security agencies had also colluded to pilfer and embezzle crude oil in the Niger Delta.

He had also made this revelation while making his address at a one-day public hearing of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee to investigate oil lifting, theft and the impact on petroleum production and oil revenues headed by Senator Albert Bassey Akpan.

Read Also: Fresh Fuel Scarcity Looms As PENGASSAN Issues Fresh Threats

President …

17 Boko Haram Terrorists, Family Members Surrender To Army

17 Boko Haram Terrorists, Family Members Surrender To Army

September 21, 2022 8:33 am

The Nigerian Army has revealed that seventeen Boko Haram terrorists, including their families have surrendered to troops of 151 Task Force Battalion deployed to Banki-Junction in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

The Army made the revelation on Tuesday via its verified Twitter handle.

It twitted that the mass surrender of the terrorists and their families was due to renewed military onslaught by gallant troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East region.

Read Also: Why Over 200 Soldiers Applied For Retirement – Nigerian Army

“Profiling of the surrendered terrorists is ongoing”, the Army twitted.

According to reports, a …

NANS Threatens To Shut Down Yola Airport Over ASUU Strike

NANS Threatens To Shut Down Yola Airport Over ASUU Strike

September 20, 2022 8:26 pm

In lieu of their recently coordinated protests all over the country, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened that on Friday, they will be shutting down the Yola International Airport in Adamawa State over the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

The Zone E chapter of NANS which is to effect the shutdown of the Yola Airport, has also revealed that it will be in line with NANS nationwide ‘Occupy The Airport’ protest over the lingering ASUU strike.

Read Also: We’ll Shut Down Airports Until ASUU Strike Is Resolved – NANS

A request letter …

Herdsmen Murder Three People In Gov Ortom’s Hometown

Herdsmen Murder Three People In Gov Ortom’s Hometown

September 20, 2022 6:46 am

Reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that suspected herders have allegedly killed no fewer than three people in Ngban community in the Guma Local Government Area, the hometown of the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that over the last three weeks, no fewer than 13 people were killed at Tse Numgbera, Umella, Yogbo, and Ukohol communities all in Guma LGA.

The latest attack, according to residents, took place around 4 pm on Monday, when suspected herders invaded the Ngbea area under Nyiev council ward of the …

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