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Federal Government Pays N50bn to University Staff to Clear Old Allowances
The Federal Government has released N50 billion to settle unpaid earned allowances owed to academic and non-academic staff of federal universities.
This was revealed by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, in a statement shared by the ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, on Wednesday.
According to him, the disbursement fulfils a promise made by President Bola Tinubu to the university unions.
Also, the statement stated that the payment reflects the president’s dedication to revamping Nigeria’s education system and shifting the country’s focus from depending on resources to building a knowledge-driven economy. This, it said, would be achieved through meaningful investments in education, infrastructure, and people.
Dr Alausa emphasized that the move is more than just settling debts. He described it as a show of faith in young Nigerians and a recognition of the vital role played by university staff in shaping the next generation. He also assured that efforts are ongoing to ensure that strikes in the university system become a thing of the past.
For years, academic unions in federal universities have clashed with various administrations over delays in payments and unfulfilled agreements. In the 2025 budget, the government earmarked N3.52 trillion for the education sector—7.3 percent of the total N54.99 trillion national budget.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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