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ASUU Laments FG’s Failure To Honour Agreements
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) branch has lamented the consistent failure of the federal governments to honour agreements and fulfill promises bothering on the welfare of its members.
Dr Ibrahim Inuwa, the Chairman, ASUU, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi made the lamentation on behalf of the members in a news conference in Bauchi on Wednesday.
He however, declared that ASUU remained undaunted in the patriotic mission towards the welfare of its members and repositioning the university system for global competitiveness.
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According to him, the struggle for a better, improved and affordable quality education for Nigerians is not that of ASUU alone to fight and achieve but parents, students and teaming youths of the country stood and watched from afar.
“It is a collective struggle that we all must collaborate to actualize by ensuring that the government does the needful.
“We therefore, call on all patriots in the media, labour movement, student groups and civil society organisations and all other stakeholders to join our resolve to reposition the Nigerian university system for a transformed Nigeria.
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“We reiterate the fact that the suspension of our strike in 2022 was a patriotic act based on trust for those who intervened. We sincerely hope and wish that our union will not be compelled to resume the strike in the nearest future,” he said.
Inuwa also called on President Bola Tinubu to use his good offices to see to the signing and immediate implementation of the Prof. Nimi Briggs Committee agreement on the renegotiation of salaries of academic staff of Federal Universities.
He said that non implementation of the agreement has the implications of denying Academics a wage that was consistent with the current economic reality, continued poor funding of the Universities and the respect for academic freedom.
The ASUU chairman explained that for 15 years, its members have remained on the same salary system while all efforts for renegotiation failed, thereby making them remain stagnant on the same spot.
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Executing Four National Budgets Concurrently A Recipe For Disaster – Peter Obi Chides Tinubu
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has faulted what he described as a concurrent implementation of four national budgets by the Nigerian government, saying that it is a recipe for chaos, confusion, and catastrophe.
In a post on his X handle on Saturday, Obi said it is a blatant disregard for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
The former Anambra State Governor also stated that the government’s action will lead to frivolous items in the approved budgets competing with essential projects for limited resources, further exacerbating the suffering of the Nigerian people.
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He wrote: “All available evidence has confirmed that the Nigerian government is implementing four national budgets concurrently. This is in blatant disregard for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
“It is also a recipe for chaos, confusion, and catastrophe.
“This intentionally reckless action will lead to frivolous items in the approved budgets competing with essential projects for limited resources, further exacerbating the suffering of the Nigerian people.
“It indicates that the Leaders are out of touch with reality and lack the competence to manage our nation’s finances effectively.
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“Unfortunately, this deliberate act of fiscal recklessness is being undertaken by elected representatives of the people, thereby betraying one of the cardinal pillars of democracy. Leaders are elected to responsibly manage public resources in an organized way.
“I respectfully appeal and in fact, demand that this situation be reversed immediately in preference for a more responsible and transparent approach to budgeting.
“We must prioritize the needs of the Nigerian people, not the selfish interests of a few.
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“This is a call to action for all Leaders to desist from actions that will further drive the country into economic chaos.
“Neither the National Assembly nor the executive has any excuse to promote or condone such unconscionable behaviour.
“We seek and insist on a nation governed by leaders who are frugal and responsible in their handling of public resources.
“This is the only way we can build a great nation.”
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Police Arrest Female Prison Officer Filmed Having Sex With Inmate In UK Cell
Police have arrested a woman after footage emerged of a female prison officer having sex with an inmate in an HMP Wandsworth jail cell.
The suspect was taken into custody yesterday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The video shows a prison officer engaging in sexual acts with an unidentified prisoner at the Category A jail in south-west London. The woman is seen wearing her uniform during the explicit encounter.
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The footage, believed to be recent, depicts the officer first performing a sex act on the prisoner before having intercourse with him.
The incident was reportedly filmed by the inmate’s cellmate using a mobile phone. The cell’s interior is visible in the video, showing a TV and piles of clothes on a bunk bed.
Ian Acheson, a former prison governor, commented on the security implications of the incident: “If this footage is authentic, and I’ve been assured it is, the problems confronting a likely new Labour administration go far beyond overcrowding.”
The case has raised serious concerns about security protocols and staff conduct within the prison system.
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‘Too Stressful’; No Intension Of Going Back To Presidential Villa – Patience Jonathan
Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has said that she has no intention of returning to the Presidential Villa.
She said the stress associated with the office was too much.
Mrs. Jonathan stated this in an event on Friday.
Jonathan in a video seen by The Nation said if anybody calls her to return to the Villa, she would refuse the offer as she is now old.
She added that if God brings one out of the stress, one should be grateful to God.
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“If you call me now for villa, I won’t go there. I won’t. Don’t you see how young I am? The stress is so much.
“The stress of Nigeria is so much. If God manages to bring you out of it, you should glorify God and thank him. It is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes.
“He has taken you there once, why do you want to go there again? Me I won’t go oo,” she stated.
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