News
Bill Seeking Provision Of Guidelines for Judgment Debts Payment Scale Second Reading 7
News
BREAKING: FG Releases Funds For NASU Salaries, Retirees’ Benefits
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
After strike, the Federal Government has released funds to settle outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities and pay benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme.
In a statement on Saturday by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation confirmed that payments to NASU members have commenced, with many already confirming receipt.
The statement read, “The Federal Government has released funds for payment of withheld salary of Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities.
According to the OAGF, the Federal Government has also released funds for payment of benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector.
“The OAGF said payments to the Non-Academic Staff of Federal Universities had commenced and many have confirmed receipt.”
The OAGF reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers and retirees.
On Monday, the Joint Action Committee of SSANU and NASU embarked on an indefinite strike over its four months of withheld salary.
Since then, activities have been grounded in universities across the country.
In an earlier interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday, the National President of SSANU, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, stated that university executives, including vice-chancellors, bursars, and registrars, did not receive salaries for four months.
He said as a result, the universities would remain completely shut down until the payments were made.
News
EndBadGovernance: Suspects deliberately fainted in court to draw negative media— IGP Egbetokun
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has alleged that six suspects who fainted in court before their arraignment on Friday, November 1, did so deliberately to draw negative media attention.
However, he said that medical help was given right away, highlighting the police’s dedication to the welfare of those in custody.
In a statement on Friday, he said: “Today, an unexpected incident in court saw six of the suspects suddenly rush out and faint, drawing media attention in a deliberate and scripted manner to attract negative attention.
Medical aid was promptly provided to these individuals, demonstrating the Police Force’s commitment to the welfare of those in its custody, irrespective of the allegations they face
While committed to upholding justice, the Nigeria Police Force remains sensitive to the rights of all individuals, including young persons. Under Nigerian law, individuals who have reached the age of criminal responsibility are answerable for their actions, regardless of their age.
This principle aligns with global practices, where accountability is upheld for young individuals who commit serious offences. As seen in other jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, age does not exempt individuals from facing legal consequences. However, each case is approached with empathy and in accordance with human rights standards.”
News
Police burst organ harvesting gang in Ebonyi
The Police in Ebonyi have busted an organ harvesting ring responsible for the death of at least three persons in the state.
Spokesperson of the Police, Joshua Ukandu, stated this in Abakaliki yesterday.
He noted that four suspected members of the organ harvesting ring were arrested following a painstaking investigation and credible intelligence into the matter.
The spokesperson said the suspects confessed to being responsible for the murder of Chikezie Idenyi, a Dubai based businessman.
According to him: “One Mrs. Blessing Chikezie Onyekachi had reported to the command of her missing husband, Mr. Chikezie Idenyi, who left home on 14th September, 2024 on a supposed business trip to Lagos but was not heard from again.
“Police investigation led to the arrest of one Innocent Elebe and Eze Elechi who made useful statements that led the police to arrest Obinna Nwanguru and Oda Peter.
“They confessed to killing Chikezie Idenyi, Chibu Odii and Eze Fabian on different dates while trying to extract their blood/organs to use it to cure a cognitively impaired person (Down syndrome).”
He noted that the corpses of Chikezie Idenyi and Chibu Odii were subsequently recovered while efforts were ongoing to recover the remains of the third victim.
Ụkandu stated this while giving update on Police crime fighting activities in October, 2024
-
Metro23 hours ago
Drama in court as four kids brought for trial over end bad governance protests collapse
-
News23 hours ago
VeryDarkMan to appear in Court today over Allegations of impersonation
-
News18 hours ago
End bad governance protests: Drama in court as four kids brought for trial slump
-
Foreign19 hours ago
Billionaires, celebrities endorsing Donald Trump, Kamala Harris
-
News19 hours ago
Alleged Impersonation: Police arraigned VeryDarkMan, gets N2m bail
-
Sports7 hours ago
Floyd Mayweather to lose his Bugatti and Ferrari after failing to pay $2.4million to a Nigerian company
-
Sports7 hours ago
Messi Rules Out Coaching After Retirement
-
News7 hours ago
How we made it possible to free abducted Dr Ganiyat from bandits den – Army