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Breaking News: ASUU Issues 21-Day Strike Notice to Federal Government
In a significant development, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 21-day strike notice to the Federal Government. This decision comes after prolonged negotiations and unresolved issues concerning university funding, staff salaries, and other critical welfare matters.
The strike notice marks a new phase in the ongoing conflict between ASUU and the government. The union has expressed frustration over what it describes as inadequate responses to its demands, which include improved funding for universities, better conditions of service for lecturers, and prompt payment of salaries and allowances.
ASUU’s leadership has indicated that the strike could commence if the government fails to address their concerns within the specified period. The union’s move has the potential to disrupt academic activities across universities nationwide, impacting thousands of students and academic staff.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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