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FG to meet ASUU over strike notice on Monday
The Federal Government will meet with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other stakeholders on Monday to address the strike notice issued by the union.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this while fielding questions from journalists during a briefing on his one year in office in Abuja yesterday.
ASUU had earlier issued a 21-day strike notice to the government over unresolved issues, including revitalisation funds for public universities, payment of outstanding earned academic allowances, and release of withheld salaries.
The minister said letters of invitation had been sent to ASUU leadership and other relevant organisations.
“Most of the issues raised by ASUU are being attended to. The issue of exit from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) has been resolved by the President, but bureaucracy has caused delays.”
Mamman expressed optimism that the meeting on Monday would yield positive results, saying, “By the time we meet on Monday, some of these issues would be discussed and resolved.”
He assured that President Bola Tinubu was committed to academic stability and would provide support to prevent academic disruption.
“Most of ASUU’s demands started in 1981, and every government has faced ASUU strikes.”
The minister emphasised that the government was committed to finding a lasting solution to the issues, saying, “We will do everything possible to make sure we don’t go on strike.”
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EFCC’s Invitation: Count me out, I won’t honour it- VeryDarkMan
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has raised an alarm alleging harassment and corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a statement, VeryDarkMan claimed that the EFCC invited him to their Lagos office after he exposed popular crossdresser, Bobrisky, for allegedly bribing EFCC officials with N15 million.
VeryDarkMan expressed distrust in the EFCC, stating that he won’t honor the invitation due to lack of faith in the commission’s integrity. He demanded that the EFCC investigate its officers who handled Bobrisky’s case before inviting him.
“Why should I come to your Lagos office when the EFCC headquarters is in Abuja?” VeryDarkMan questioned.
He further alleged that the EFCC’s motive is to silence him, as he doesn’t have a “godfather” or N15 million to secure VIP treatment.
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El-Rufai relishes Sanusi’s reinstatement, says “it’s among most important events of my life”
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Former Kaduna of State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has said that reinstatement of Muhamamdu Sanusi ll as the Emir of Kano is one of the most important events in his life.
El-Rufai stated this at the Arewa Tech Fest, held in Kano on Wednesday.
The event drew politicians and technocrats to discuss advancements in Northern Nigeria
The festival was attended by key figures, including the governors of Kano, Katsina, and Zamfara states.
El-Rufai said, “The reinstatement of his highness is one of the most important events in my life and I want to congratulate you once again.”
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