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Alleged terror financing: Court approves IGP’s request for banks to release Sowore’s transactions
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UNIMAID ASUU protests N150,000 retirement benefit, calls it national disgrace
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri chapter, on Tuesday staged a protest against what it called poor treatment of Nigerian academics. The protest was held over the N150,000 monthly retirement benefit being paid to professors and senior lecturers, which the union described as a “national disgrace.” UNIMAID ASUU Chairman, Dr. Abubakar
UNIMAID ASUU protests N150,000 retirement benefit, calls it national disgrace
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri chapter, on Tuesday staged a protest against what it called poor treatment of Nigerian academics.
The protest was held over the N150,000 monthly retirement benefit being paid to professors and senior lecturers, which the union described as a “national disgrace.”
UNIMAID ASUU Chairman, Dr. Abubakar Mshelia, who addressed members after the one-hour protest on campus, said Nigeria cannot make progress when it treats its intellectuals with disregard.
“Professors who have spent over 40 years teaching generations are retiring on a meagre N150,000 under the contributory pension scheme, while inflation is above 21 per cent. This is a national disgrace,” he said.
Dr. Mshelia also lamented the poor welfare of university staff, saying many academics are still owed salary arrears, wage rewards of 25–35 per cent, and promotion arrears that have remained unpaid for more than four years.
He accused the government of neglecting its responsibilities, noting that these unresolved issues are hurting both lecturers and the education system.
The union also condemned the Federal Government’s approval of nine new private universities, despite an earlier announcement of a moratorium.
Dr. Mshelia described the move as hypocrisy driven by vested interests, saying existing public universities are underfunded and understaffed.
“ASUU demands an immediate freeze on establishing new universities until the existing ones are properly funded and managed,” he added.
ASUU UNIMAID also rejected the Federal Government’s staff loan scheme, the non-remittance of third-party deductions, the refusal to sign the renegotiated 2009 agreement, and the renaming of the University of Maiduguri after late President Muhammadu Buhari.
The union described the renaming as provocative and a violation of university autonomy and academic freedom.
Dr. Mshelia said ASUU has tried dialogue by writing letters and attending meetings, but the government has remained unresponsive.
“Strikes are never our first choice but our last resort when all dialogue fails. If the government continues to ignore us, industrial action will be unavoidable, and the blame will be on them,” he warned.
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ASUU UNIZIK chapter protests poor salary, warns of impending strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Tuesday, embarked on a peaceful protest over poor salaries. Leaders of the union in the university, including the ASUU NAU Chairperson, Innocent Nnubia and Zonal Coordinator of the union, Prof Dennis Aribodor and thousands of lecturers marched through major roads in the university,
ASUU UNIZIK chapter protests poor salary, warns of impending strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Tuesday, embarked on a peaceful protest over poor salaries.
Leaders of the union in the university, including the ASUU NAU Chairperson, Innocent Nnubia and Zonal Coordinator of the union, Prof Dennis Aribodor and thousands of lecturers marched through major roads in the university, wielding placards with various inscriptions.
The protesters marched from the ASUU secretariat through to the Enugu-Onitsha road and ended at the administrative blocks of the university, where they demanded audience with the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Carol Arinze-Umobi.
The ASUU NAU chairperson who led the protest while addressing the representative of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Pius Okoye chronicled the demands of the union.
He said: “Three months ago at the national secretariat, ASUU held a press conference and specifically raised the following issues:Conclusion of the Re-negotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement, immediate payment of three and half months withheld salaries sustainable funding of our universities.
“Others are revitalization of public universities, victimization of our colleges in LASU, KSU (now Prince AbubakarAudu University) and FUTO, payment of outstanding 25-35% salary arrears, promotion arrears for over 4 year third party deductions.
“The government made promises to address these issues, but regrettably, we are here to inform the general public, through our dear compatriots in the press, that these issues are still lingering.
“We in ASUU, Nnamdi Azikiwe University branch, address this press conference to inform the government and the general public that time is running out and we should not be held responsible if there is a breakdown of industrial harmony in our campuses.”
The union said its members do not enjoy embarking on strike, but said it remains their last option, warning they will not hesitate to down tools if the government fails to yield to its demands.
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NLC backs Kebbi govt, seeks FG intervention as flood ravages communities
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has expressed solidarity with the people and government of Kebbi State following floods that destroyed farmlands, homes, and public infrastructure, leaving several communities displaced. In a letter to Governor Nasir Idris, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, commended the state government for setting up a committee to assess the damage and recommend
NLC backs Kebbi govt, seeks FG intervention as flood ravages communities
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has expressed solidarity with the people and government of Kebbi State following floods that destroyed farmlands, homes, and public infrastructure, leaving several communities displaced.
In a letter to Governor Nasir Idris, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, commended the state government for setting up a committee to assess the damage and recommend measures for rehabilitation.
He noted that the destruction of farmlands in Kebbi State was not just a local tragedy but a national concern, given the state’s role as one of Nigeria’s major food baskets.
Ajaero urged the Federal Government to urgently intervene by repairing damaged infrastructure, providing relief materials to victims, and supporting long-term measures to prevent future disasters.
“The devastation touches the stomach of the nation, making your burden one we all share,” Ajaero stated.
The NLC pledged continued solidarity with workers and citizens of Kebbi State and called on Governor Idris not to relent in his recovery efforts
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Our Expansion to Bridge Housing Gap in Lagos, Says Zularich
Our Expansion to Bridge Housing Gap in Lagos, Says Zularich
Real estate firm, Zularich Properties, has expanded its footprint in Lagos with the completion and handover of its new residential development, Zularich Residences, in Lagos.
The firm noted that its expansion was necessary to address the 3.4 million housing deficit in the state and ease rental burden in the state.
It also announced that as part of its growth initiatives and home ownership accessibility, the commencement of a third batch of land allocations for its Pineapples Estate in Imota, Lagos.
The Chief Executive Officer of Zularich Properties, Dr. John Paul Enemuoh, described the just-completed estate in the Lekki-Epe axis of the state as a model for excellence and professionalism in real estate.
While speaking during a presentation ceremony of the residences in Lagos recently, Enemuoh described the project as a major milestone, being the organisation’s first finished residential project in its four years in business.
“In the middle of last year, we decided to do something different, something sophisticated with a touch of luxury uncommon on this axis, and yet affordable to our clientele, hence, the birth of Zularich Residences. We have done some serviced plots but this is our first residence project consisting of multiple units of 3-bedroom terrace apartments and 4-bedroom fully detached duplexes” he said.
He reiterated the urgency for state authority to address the excesses of local land speculators, popularly known as Omo Onile, as well as policy somersaults said to be hindering investment opportunities in housing.
Also at the event, the Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Mr. Tony Aspire Kolawole, praised the project, describing it as a bold step in addressing housing shortages.
“Real estate is one of the most lucrative investments you can ever make. I salute the courage and integrity of Dr. Enemuoh and his team for daring to do something different in this area. They have also shown consistency in fulfilling promises,” he said.
Similarly, the Chief Operating Officer of Gracias Global Homes and Property Ltd, Dr. Wale Ponnle, emphasised the project’s relevance to the city’s housing needs.
“Zularich Residences will help bridge the housing deficit in Lagos and provide a pathway for sustainable development that ensures adequate and secure housing,” Ponle, who is also the Head of Strategy at REDAN Lagos, stated.
One of the new buyers, Mr. Salami, who acquired one of the 4-bedroom duplexes, remarked: “It took us up to a year to finish paying for the property as the company allowed us to pay bit by bit. I am happy about the payment flexibility and quality of the property,”
A highlight of the occasion was the presentation of a brand new Toyota Corolla car to a lucky realtor in a raffle draw.
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Fagbemi: Extending Full Implementation of ACJA to States Will Promote Speedy Trials
Fagbemi: Extending Full Implementation of ACJA to States Will Promote Speedy Trials
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The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has stated that the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) has already proven to be a transformative legal framework at the federal level, adding that extending its full application across the states will further deepen respect for human rights, promote speedy trials, and reduce the incidence of prolonged detention.
The minister stated this in Abuja Tuesday during the official unveiling of CLEEN Foundation project, ‘Strengthening Rights-Based Approach to ACJA Frameworks & Advancing Women, Peace & Security Agenda in Nigeria,’ and supported by the Norwegian Embassy.
The AGF stressed that the project is aimed at strengthening justice delivery, enhancing accountability and ensuring that the protection of citizens’ rights remains central to the nation’s justice system.
He revealed that the ACJA is been fully implemented in 12 states of the federation namely, Ekiti, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Enugu, Benue, Plateau, Gombe, Adamawa, Kaduna and Jigawa.
Represented by the Assistant Director in the Ministry, David Emmanuel Kassive, the minister also emphasized the effective operationalization of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda in five states, Imo, Kaduna, Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa.
According to him, “This speaks to our recognition of the critical role women play in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and the promotion of inclusive governance.
“By institutionalizing the WPS agenda, we are not only strengthening our justice and security frameworks but also ensuring that women’s voices, perspectives and leadership are meaningfully integrated into decision-making processes that affect national peace and stability.”
This project, he said, represents an intersection between justice and peace, rights and security, inclusion and development.
He added that it provides Nigeria with an opportunity to foster collaboration between the justice sector, security institutions, civil society, women’s groups, and the media, all working together towards the shared vision of a Nigeria where justice is accessible, rights are protected, and peace is sustainable.
The Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo, said that the ACJA is an innovative piece of legislation which identifies the protection of the rights and interests of all those involved in the criminal justice process as one of the core reasons for its enactment.
He stated that through some of its provisions, the Act, which has been domesticated by all 36 states of the federation, promotes the inclusion of women in the justice process, offers equal rights for redress and remedies, and also creates protective measures for victims or witnesses of sexual violence and other crimes such as terrorism, trafficking in persons, and related offences.
Adejumo stressed that the full implementation of the ACJA will, without doubt, chart a course for the actualisation of the WPS Agenda in Nigeria.
The Ambassador of Norway to Nigeria, represented by the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Michelle Cecilia Hovi, congratulated CLEEN Foundation on the launch the project.
Noting that Norway is proud to support initiatives that promote peace, justice and inclusive societies, the diplomat stressed that the work of CLEEN Foundation in advancing accountability, good governance and community engagement aligns strongly with Norway’s shared values and its commitment to strengthening democratic institutions.
In his welcome address, the Acting Executive Director of CLEEN Foundation, Peter Maduoma, stated that the project aims to deepen the implementation of ACJA using a rights-based and gender-responsive lens, while also advancing the participation and protection of women in peace and security efforts through the National and State Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security (WPS).
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ASUU FUT Minna decries hardship faced by Nigerian Universities, accuse FG of negligence
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, at the Federal University of Technology Minna, FUTMINNA, branch has decried the ongoing struggles faced by Nigerian universities due to the federal government’s negligence and lack of goodwill. In a press conference held at the main campus Gidan-Kwano, the union’s chairman, Professor Luqman ‘Kunle Oyewobi, expressed frustration over
ASUU FUT Minna decries hardship faced by Nigerian Universities, accuse FG of negligence
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, at the Federal University of Technology Minna, FUTMINNA, branch has decried the ongoing struggles faced by Nigerian universities due to the federal government’s negligence and lack of goodwill.
In a press conference held at the main campus Gidan-Kwano, the union’s chairman, Professor Luqman ‘Kunle Oyewobi, expressed frustration over the federal government’s persistent neglect of lecturers’ welfare and longstanding agreements.
According to Oyewobi, the issues are not new to the public but the government’s inaction has led to a dire situation for the university system, hence the decision by universities to embark on peaceful protest across the country.
He explained that the main contentious issues include the failure to complete the renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU–FGN Agreement, withholding of three and a half months’ salary of lecturers, and outstanding arrears comprising one year’s 25%/35% wage award, four years of unpaid promotion arrears, as well as withheld third-party deductions for Cooperatives and Union levies.
The university’s ASUU chairman stated that currently, a full professor at a public university receives less than $350 per month, a sum that is little compared to that of colleagues in neighbouring countries and beyond.
“Regrettably, the existing salary framework was last reviewed in 2009, rendering Nigerian professors the least paid in Africa,” he maintained.
He called on the federal government to address the lingering issues plaguing the university system, as failure may force ASUU to embark on a nation wide indefinite industrial action.
Professors Akanya and Musa Galadima, who have served for 45 and 43 years, respectively, shared their personal struggles.
Akanya lamented that despite her long service, she will retire without being adequately rewarded, while Galadima expressed frustration over the degeneration of conditions of service over the years.
She noted, “How can a nation be made strong without the intellectuals? We are not just fighting a fake battle, government should look into it”
According to Galadima, “When we joined the university back then, we were proud to be academics with good conditions of service, but now our conditions of service have degenerated from year to year. Government should look into these issues”
ASUU FUT Minna decries hardship faced by Nigerian Universities, accuse FG of negligence
