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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on another strike action following what it called the failure of the Federal Government to implement an agreement signed with the union. Recall that in March 2020, ASUU embarked on a strike following its disagreement with the FG over the funding of the universities and the ineffectiveness and discrepancies around the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System and others. ASUU, however, developed the University Transparency and Accountability Solution to replace IPPIS and had several meetings with the Ministries of Finance, Education, Labour and Employment, and the Office of the…

Former Senator, Shehu Sani has expressed grief over the death of Abdukkarim Bala Na’Allah, who was killed at his Malali (GRA) residence in Kaduna North Local Government Area on Sunday. It had been reported that Abdukkarim Bala Na’Allah, son of Senator Bala Na’Allah, was killed by suspected bandits. Special Adviser to Senator Na Allah, Garba Mohammed, who confirmed the incident, said the hoodlums entered the house through the ceiling. According to Mohammed, a neighbour’s security guard had noticed the gate of the deceased home opened and raised the alarm which led to the discovery of the remains of the pilot.…

Three housemates of Big Brother Naija season 6 of ‘Shine Ya eye’ have been shown the way out of the television reality show. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the chief host first called out JMK as the first housemate for eviction. The second housemate to be shown the exit door out of the the game was Sammie shortly after Ebuka’s twist to announce Queen had been saved for the week. In another surprising twist, Ebuka announced Maria as the third and last housemate to be evicted from the game. Speaking during her eviction diary session on Sunday, Maria told Biggie that her goal was to be among…

The Federal Government is ready to cross sword with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) for giving her 21 days to resolve the current dispute with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and other affiliate members. The resident doctors embarked on a nationwide indefinite strike on August 2 over unpaid salaries and allowances among others. The NMA had, in a statement jointly signed on Sunday by its President, Prof. Innocent Ujah, and Secretary-General, Dr. Philips Ekpe, gave the federal government a 21-day ultimatum to resolve all pending issues with resident doctors in the interest of Nigerians. The association said it…

The Federal Government has resumed payment of stipends to more than 24,900 beneficiaries in Akwa Ibom State under the Household Uplifting Programme-Conditional Cash Transfer (HUP-CCT). The HUP-CCT is managed by the office of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development led by Sadiya Umar Farouq. Altogether, beneficiaries from nine local government areas in the state rescheduled for payment will collect N20,000 each. So far, 4,000 persons from Oruk Anam and Ukanafun Local Government Areas got their share on Saturday, August 28, remaining beneficiaries from Nsit Atai, Ikono and Uruan and four others. The Focal Person for…

The Nigerian Medical Association has thrown its weight behind National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, and other affiliate members on the ongoing strike. Consequently, NMA has given Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to resolve all lingering industrial actions with its affiliate members. The statement jointly signed by its President, Prof Innocent A.O. Ujah and Secretary, Dr. Philips Uche Ekpe, said if the Federal Government fails to implement the agreements after the expiration of the 21-day notice, the NMA will summon an emergency delegate meeting. “After due consideration, NEC put the Federal Government on…

The Federal Government has been sued to provide details of the ₦729 billion payment to 24.3 million poor Nigerians across the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said the suit with the number FHC/L/CS/853/2021 was filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos. Oluwadare said the group is seeking “an order directing and compelling the Federal Government to clarify whether the proposed payment to poor Nigerians is part of the ₦5.6 trillion budget deficits.” SERAP wants the court “to compel the Federal Government to disclose details of proposed…

Ruthless Manchester City  have humiliated crestfallen Arsenal at Etihad Stadium. A 5-0 collapse at Manchester City on Saturday left Arsenal with three losses without scoring at the start of the season for the first time in its history, having been fallen to Brentford and Chelsea. Arsenal taming West Brom Albions 6-0 early week appeared as a wake-up call  from the slumbering defeats. In the week when the defending Premier League champions missed out on signing not only Harry Kane but also Cristiano Ronaldo, the existing attacking options did the job against a side reduced to 10 men after Granit Xhaka’s…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed worry over alleged persecution of Christians and denial of different rights to churches in the country. CAN’s Assistant General Secretary and Chairman of CAN’s anniversary celebration committee, Elder Biodun Sanyaolu who spoke at the association’s 45th anniversary in Abuja, alleged that there are attempts to hijack its leadership and destabilise the association. He decried that the country is under the siege of “external forces” including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West African Province terrorists. ‘’While Christians are allegedly being persecuted by being denied promotion and appointments, churches are allegedly being denied certificates of…

Legendary Nigerian music superstar, Sir Victor Efosa Uwaifo, has died at the age of 80. Born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, Uwaifo is said to have died at home Saturday, August 28, after a brief illness. His son who took to Facebook to share the sad news wrote: “Daddy whyyyyyyyyyy. Did you leave us now. Prof sir Victor UWAIFO has gone to rest. Black Saturday for me nooow. One week now after collaborating with me.” The music icon was popular for tracks like “Joromi” and “Mami Water”. He was also a multi instrumentalist and a renowned virtual artist. He was writer,…