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NASU/SSANU received one month out of four months withheld salaries – Olushola

Only one month out of the four months of withheld salaries for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) was paid by the Federal Government on Friday. This is contrary to the government’s announcement claiming that the withheld salaries had been fully paid. Chairman of SSANU,
NASU/SSANU received one month out of four months withheld salaries – Olushola

Only one month out of the four months of withheld salaries for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) was paid by the Federal Government on Friday.

This is contrary to the government’s announcement claiming that the withheld salaries had been fully paid.

Chairman of SSANU, University of Ilorin branch, Falowo Olushola, declared this in a phone chat with DAILY POST on Saturday.

Falowo explained that the union members were expecting payment of 50 percent of the four months of withheld salaries, which translates to two months, rather than just one month.

“We started receiving our alerts on Friday, reflecting one month out of the 50 percent promised,” he stated.

He added, “The strike action by the two unions will continue until their demands are fully met, unless there is a counter directive from the national headquarters of the unions.”

He frowned at the government’s attitude toward the implementation of the presidential order, which directed that the withheld salaries be paid since last year.

DAILY POST recalls that the unions commenced an indefinite strike last week to press home their demands for the payment of their four months of withheld salaries.

NASU/SSANU received one month out of four months withheld salaries – Olushola

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UTME 2019: Court convicts ‘Professor Jisos’ over impersonation

A Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has jailed one ‘Professor’ Jide Josiah Jisos six months over impersonation during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Fabian Benjamin on Sunday in Abuja. According to the statement, officials
UTME 2019: Court convicts ‘Professor Jisos’ over impersonation

A Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has jailed one ‘Professor’ Jide Josiah Jisos six months over impersonation during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.

This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Fabian Benjamin on Sunday in Abuja.

According to the statement, officials of the Board arrested ‘Prof.’ Jisos, while monitoring the 2019 UTME at Brix Academy in Abuja.

Jisos was said to have presented himself to JAMB examination officials as a representative of a Non-Governmental Organization, NGO, claiming he was there to oversee the examination.

Upon interrogation, luck ran out of him when his deception was uncovered by the leader of the monitoring team in the examination hall.

Not being able to substantiate his claims, Jisos was arrested and handed over to security personnel for further investigation.

He later confessed not being affiliated with any NGO, adding that he was in the examination hall to assist his daughter taking the 2019 UTME.

He was, however, convicted on October 24, 2024.

The Chief Magistrate, Justice Folashade Oyekan found Jisos guilty of a one-count charge of impersonation and sentenced him to six months in prison, with an option of a N100,000 fine.

UTME 2019: Court convicts ‘Professor Jisos’ over impersonation

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Arrest of Accountant General, four others has crippled governance Edo Govt to EFCC

The Edo State Government on Sunday raised the alarm that the arrest of its Accountant General, Mr. Julius Anelu, and four other officials of the State’s Treasury Office will no longer enable it to meet basic responsibilities and obligations. The government also added that it would ground its activities and governance. Recall that DAILY POST
Arrest of Accountant General, four others has crippled governance Edo Govt to EFCC

The Edo State Government on Sunday raised the alarm that the arrest of its Accountant General, Mr. Julius Anelu, and four other officials of the State’s Treasury Office will no longer enable it to meet basic responsibilities and obligations.

The government also added that it would ground its activities and governance.

Recall that DAILY POST reported last Friday that the Accountant General and four other officials of the Edo State Government were arrested by the anti-graft agency for being signatories to the state government’s accounts.

Chris Nehikhare, the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, raised the alarm while confirming the arrest of the government officials.

Nehikhare said the officials were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an already paid agricultural facility loan.

He confirmed the arrest of the officials in a statement titled “Edo Accountant General, four others invited by EFCC over an already repaid loan facility, officers detained to cripple govt, governance,” made available to newsmen in Benin City.

He said the officials were invited to provide necessary answers as required by the EFCC Benin Zonal Office last Thursday, but were instead arrested and detained in the Abuja office of the agency.

He added that the arrest of the government staff was subsequent to the EFCC letter of invitation dated October 28, 2024.

“The EFCC seems intent on crippling governance in Edo State and acting out a script that portends grave danger to democracy.

“The reason for the invitation of these civil servants is clear; contrary to the invitation letter, it is to keep them in EFCC custody till November 12, on the day of the termination of this government.

“In fact, from Monday, the government will be grounded and will no longer be able to meet basic responsibilities and obligations,” he said.

The Commissioner stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a letter dated October 28, 2024, invited four officials from the Edo State Treasury Office, including the Accountant General, Julius Anelu, to its Benin Office.

According to him, the letter of invitation, addressed to the Secretary to the State Government and titled “Loans and Agricultural Interventions Granted to Edo State Government from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) from 2018 to date,” pertains to an agricultural facility that has since been repaid by the State Government.

“The government officers, including the State Accountant, on Thursday, honored the invitation as requested at the Benin Office of the EFCC to provide necessary answers.

“However, upon realizing that one of the invited officials was no longer a signatory to the government account, the EFCC released the officer and requested the current signatory, whose name was not initially on the invitation letter.

“The said officer is now also being detained by the agency in Abuja, in addition to the others who were originally invited and honored the invitation,” he added.

Nehikhare, who alleged that the anti-graft agency was acting out a script, noted that the action portends grave danger to democracy.

While describing the action as most condemnable and reprehensible, he urged the EFCC to act responsibly in the interest of democracy, justice, peace, and the well-being of the Edo people by immediately releasing the government officials.

The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, who also advised the agency not to throw Edo State into chaos, posited that the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government runs a transparent and accountable government.

He also added that the government runs until November 12, 2024, and that unconstitutional actions should not be taken to hinder its operations.

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EPL: I’m staying to help Amorim succeed at Man United, says Van Nistelrooy

Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced his commitment to work alongside Manchester United’s new coach, Ruben Amorim. Although initially considered as a possible replacement for the sacked Erik Ten Hag, van Nistelrooy has reaffirmed his dedication to stay with Manchester United following Amorim’s appointment. In a post on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on
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Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy has announced his commitment to work alongside Manchester United’s new coach, Ruben Amorim. Although initially considered as a possible replacement for the sacked Erik Ten Hag, van Nistelrooy has reaffirmed his dedication to stay with Manchester United following Amorim’s appointment. In a post on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle on

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