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ASUU, FG Meeting Deadlocked Again as TUC Threatens Solidarity Strike Nigerians may need to prepare for long time of industrial action as the Trade Union Congress prepares to join university teachers in their one month warning strike. This was just as the Academic Staff Union of Universities late Tuesday night said its negotiations with the Federal Government ended without any agreements. Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, had earlier led the Federal Government delegation to the meeting in Abuja. After about six hours of sitting, it was learnt that both parties failed to reach any agreement. The…
Civil society groups on Tuesday gathered in Lagos and demanded an immediate end to the rift between former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu and former Governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola. A coalition of various organisations from Yorubaland, which comprise artisanal groups, trade groups and pro-democracy organisations at a press conference, said both Tinubu and Aregbesola are prominent Yoruba political leaders whose disagreements could snowball into a bigger crisis within the race if not carefully handled. There have been disagreements between the duo who are seen as closest political associates for more than three decades. The group, under the umbrella…
Russian missiles and rockets have hit the cultural heart of Ukraine’s second largest city in what officials said was a deadly and “cruel” attack. An opera house, concert hall and government offices were hit in Freedom Square, in the centre of the north-eastern city Kharkiv. At least 10 people were killed and 35 more were injured, local authorities have said. The attack came as Ukraine’s president said Russia was committing war crimes. “This is the price of freedom,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. “This is terror against Ukraine. There were no military targets in the square – nor are they in…
The Federal Government has Tuesday returned to the negotiating table with officials of the Academic staff Union of Universities . The meeting is on continuation of the negotiations over the ongoing industrial action embarked ion by the university teachers. The one month warning strike has entered its second week. Minister of Education Adamu Adamu had on Monday walked out officials of the National Association of Nigerian students (NANS). The minister staged a walkout after what he considered to be an insult from the president of NANS.
Alaafin, Ooni Open Reconciliation Meeting Between Tinubu, Aregbesola in Ibadan Prominent traditional rulers in Yorubaland on Tuesday waded into the disagreement between former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola. Sources close to the royal fathers said a meeting truly held in Ibadan the Oyo State Capital with Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the Alaafin Oba Lamidi Adeyemi in attendance A statement seen by the NPO Reports, which was signed by Mr. Babatunde Alabi Hundeyin, confirmed the meeting held at a private residence of the Alaafin in Ibadan. A photo of the meeting which was…
Canada will send anti-tank weapons and upgraded ammunition to support Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced at a news conference. “Yesterday, we announced that we would be sending new shipments of military supplies, including body armour, helmets, gas masks and night-vision goggles. “Today, we are announcing that we will be supplying Ukraine with anti-tank weapons systems and upgraded ammunition,” said Trudeau. He added that the Canadian government plans to prohibit all imports of Russian crude oil. This is in addition to previous shipments of lethal and non-lethal equipment to Ukraine. The Canadian government is also carrying out a series of…
Brazilian football great Pele has been discharged from hospital following a urinary tract infection (UTI). The Brazil legend was admitted to Sao Paulo’s Hospital Albert Einstein on Feb. 13 for treatment on a colon tumour. Doctors discovered a UTI eight days after he was admitted but said on Monday that the issue has been resolved. A statement from the hospital read: “The patient’s clinical conditions are stable and he is cured of his infection. “He will continue his treatment for the colon tumour, identified in September 2021.” The 81-year-old was previously re-admitted to hospital for treatment on his tumour on…
Germany needed an army that corresponded to the country’s responsibility and importance in Europe, said Federal Minister of Finance, Christian Lindner. The goal was to “get one of the most capable, most powerful armies in Europe, one of the best equipped armies in Europe in the course of this decade, because that corresponds to Germany’s importance, to our responsibility in Europe,” Lindner said. Earlier, Germany announced plans to invest a special fund of 100 billion euros (112 billion U.S. dollars) over the next few years to modernise its armed forces, the Bundeswehr. According to Lindner, it should be secured in…
Popular monarch, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has lost his only son. The heir to the throne, born in August 2021 reportedly died suddenly on Monday. He was the only son from the monarch’s second wife, Hadiza. The development has thrown the palace and the entire Ikateland into mourning. Expectedly, condolences have been pouring in as the palace continue to mourn the late prince
The Inspector General of Police,IGP Usman Alkali Baba today met with the Police Constable who won the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) International Super Bantamweight title belt at East Sussex,London, Constable (PC) Mary Yetunde Aina at his office in Abuja. In a Press released in Abuja,IGP noted that the immense contribution of Nigeria Police Force to sports development in Nigeria urge PC Aina to remain committed as she has joined long list of police officers who have distinguished themselves in the area of sports development in the country and across the globe. While appreciating her achievement,IGP announced a special promotion to…