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ASUU Warns Of Fresh Strike Over Non-Payment Of Salaries, Victimization Of Members

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has threatened to resume its suspended strike over non-payment of salaries and alleged victimisation of members.

The chairman, University of Ibadan branch of ASUU, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, in a statement on Sunday asked Nigerians to blame the Federal Government if universities are shut down again.

Akinwole decried that despite agreeing to ASUU’s condition before the strike was suspended on December 24, 2020, many lecturers are still being owed salaries of between two and 10 months.

ASUU had called off its nine-month strike after the FG agreed to its conditions.

However, within two weeks of the conditional suspension of the nine-month strike embarked upon by ASUU, the Federal Government reportedly flouted the agreements.

It was learnt that as of December 31, 2020, the Federal Government had failed to fulfil three agreements reached with the union.

Among the agreements, FG failed to fulfil was the payment of the lecturers six months salaries, including December 2020 salaries, owed lecturers.

While over 100 lecturers were said not to receive payments for the two months at the University of Ibadan, lecturers in some universities received nothing since February 2020.

The ASUU chairman said, “While ASUU as a union and her members as individuals in various branches have remained faithful to this agreement by returning to classes and performing their respective duties, the Federal Government, true to type, has reneged on its part

“Contrary to FGN affirmation of its commitment to pay all withheld salaries of ASUU members who have not enrolled in the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information system (IPPIS), three months after the suspension of Strike, thousands of ASUU members across various branch are still being owed salaries.

“Instead of deploying the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) software developed by ASUU, which has been adjudged effective for payment of salaries, some of our members are still being denied their salaries and others are being coerced by agents of the government to register on the repressive IPPIS for payment of salaries.

“The Union ASUU and her members are made to suffer from all the aforementioned attacks by the federal government while the public expects our members, some of who now live on the charity of family members and colleagues for survival to use their personal resources to discharge their duties diligently in the universities.

“These harsh conditions would have terrible consequences on public tertiary education in Nigeria and when push eventually comes to shove, as it definitely will in no distant future, the Nigerian public should accordingly blame the Federal Government for its insincerity.

“Blame the federal government of Nigeria if the universities are shut down again.”

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JUST IN: Court Grants Bail To 10 #EndBadGovernance Protesters Arraigned For ‘Treason’

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to 10 protesters associated with the #EndBadGovernance movement, who are standing trial for alleged treason.

The defendants, Michael Adaramoye, Adeyemi Abayomi, Suleiman Yakubu, Opaoluwa Simon, Angel Innocent, Buhari Lawal, Mosiu Sadiq, Bashir Bello, Nuradeen Khamis, and Abdulsalam Zubairu, were arraigned before Presiding Judge Emeka Nwite on September 2.

They pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge, including: treason, intent to destabilize Nigeria,conspiracy to commit felony, inciting mutiny.

These offenses are punishable under Section 97 of the Penal Code. Additional allegations include: attempting to start a war, intimidating the president, attacking and injuring police officers, burning police stations.

The defendants were also charged with torching the NCC complex in Kano, Kano Printing Press, Kano government house, and several other buildings.

Although the defendants had applied for bail through their different lawyers, Nwite ordered their remand in prison custody pending a ruling on the application on September 11.

Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Nwite granted a N10 million bail to the defendants.

They are to produce one surety each in like sum. The sureties must have landed property in Abuja, produce documents of the properties, and submit them to court.

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Fufeyin: Bishops Lead Protest In Asaba, Say NAFDAC Don’t Have Right To Regulate Spiritual Products

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A group of protesters, led by seven bishops and comprising members of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry, Abuja, and other Christian faiths, on Sunday, gathered at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) office in Asaba, Delta State.

Defying heavy rainfall, the protesters carried placards with various inscriptions, expressing solidarity with Senior Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin and condemning alleged attacks by NAFDAC on his spiritual products.

The demonstrators urged NAFDAC to cease its alleged harassment of Prophet Fufeyin, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom and the value of his spiritual contributions.

Some of the placards read, “Spiritual products have spiritual backing, don’t need NAFDAC approval, When it comes to spiritual, respect it among others.

Speaking on behalf of the protesters, the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Charismatic Anglican Church of Nigeria, Samuel Baaba cautioned NAFDAC on spiritual matters.

Baaba said, “We are men of God and we are here in solidarity to send a message to NAFDAC to refrain from its step over spiritual matters.

“NAFDAC does not have the right to regulate spiritual products. There is a limit to what people can do especially when it comes to matters of faith”

Also speaking, Rector Union Theological Institute and Seminary, Port Harcourt, Evangelical Church, Calixtus and Most Celestine Ewurum added that they were only interested in the issue that concerned items that are spiritual.

“To the best of my knowledge and which I have read through the NAFDAC Act, 2004, if there is an amendment, I don’t know, where it could regulate the spiritual product.

“NAFDAC don’t have right to declare the products fake when it never tested the product, NAFDAC should out clearly what is wrong with the water” they added.

The NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, on Sunday, alerted Nigerians to the activities of a faith-based organisation, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, using the agency’s name to deceive the unsuspecting public

She said none of the products; Miracle & Healing Water, River Jordan Water, among others were registered with NAFDAC, advising the public to stop patronising any of the miracle products.

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Elegushi Felicitates Sir Igbinedion At 90

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The traditional ruler of Ikate-Elegushi kingdom, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has felicitated the Esama of Benin kingdom, Sir Gabriel Igbinedion as the eldersatesman, philanthropist and community leader marks his ninetieth birthday anniversary.

In a statement signed by Oba Elegushi’s Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Temitope Oyefeso, he described Sir Igbinedion as a man of many firsts, pioneering many businesses and institutions that have stood the test of time and reference for others.

“As a pioneer in business, education, and philanthropy, Sir Igbinedion has left an indelible mark on the world. His entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking have inspired countless individuals to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on society. ”

Throughout his remarkable life, He has exemplified the values of hard work, dedication, and service to others.

On his commitment to education. Oba Elegushi noted that Igbinedion’s pioneering intervention has transformed the lives of many young people, providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. His generosity and compassion have touched the hearts of those in need, offering hope and support to the most vulnerable in our communities.

At 90, Sir Igbinedion’s legacy shines brightly, a beacon of inspiration for all who have had the privilege of knowing him.

Oba Elegushi prayed for more glorious years for the celebration, in continously service of humanity and worthy causes.

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