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ASUU Strike: Students Block UI-Sango Road, Force Commuters To Ply Other RRoutes [PHOTOS]

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2 years ago

May 16, 2022

Scores of students of tertiary institutions have blocked the popular University of Ibadan-Sango Road in Ibadan, DAILY POST reports.

The road was blocked in the early hours of Monday.

Our correspondent gathered that the blockage of the road was due to the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

The union had been on strike since February this year.

Our correspondent however reports that the students, who have been staying at home due to the strike, have barricaded the main gate of the university.

A DAILY POST correspondent who visited the institution on Monday reports that the students also blocked all other routes that lead to the University of Ibadan and Sango from Ojoo.

This forced commuters plying the University of Ibadan-Sango-Bodija Road to find alternative routes.

Our correspondent also reports that the blockage of the road resulted in light traffic along the route.

The students, who described the strike as needless, said that they will continue to occupy the roads if the campuses remained shut.

Some of the students who spoke with DAILY POST said that they will not leave the road until the schools are opened.

Our correspondent reports that the students are still occupying the road at the time of filing this report on Monday morning.

One of the students, Damilola Olubunmi said that the ongoing industrial action is affecting not only the students but their parents.

“I am here because we need to tell the Federal Government that students must resume. The strike is not affecting the students alone.

“The essence of this is that when the road is blocked, people cannot move and they will trend it for us. Then the government will know that we protesting.

“The security agents are here, newspapers will carry it, then when they give them the feedback they will know that we are talking. Then the government will seat. We are not doing it only in Ibadan. It is a nationwide protest,” he said.

Another student, Solomon Emiola, called for the end of all strikes in the country.

He said, “We are here because of ASUU, NASU SSANU strike. We want the Federal Government to use this as the last strike.

“We want all the strikes to finish. This should be the last strike in the history of Nigerian students”.

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JUST IN: Aircraft Belonging To Dana Air Skids Off Lagos Airport Runway

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7 hours ago

April 23, 2024

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An aircraft belonging to Dana Air has skidded off the runway in Lagos State.

Details about the incident are still unclear as of the time of filing this report.; however, a source confirmed to our correspondent that no casualties were recorded.

Details soon…

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Cable Theft Soldiers Dismissed

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19 hours ago

April 22, 2024

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The Nigerian Army has dismissed two soldiers accused of stealing armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos State.

The soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, were arrested while moving out of the facility with 897 armoured cables cut to size.

Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who earlier described the action of the soldiers as “totally unacceptable and highly regrettable” confirmed their dismissal in a statement on Monday, April 22.

“In line with Nigerian Army’s (NA) commitment to upholding high standard of professionalism, integrity and discipline, the NA wishes to update the general public on the outcome of the investigation into the alleged theft of armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery premises on 14th April 2024, involving Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani,” the statement read.

“Sequel to a thorough investigation conducted in collaboration with the management of the company, the two soldiers were found to have abandoned their duty post and to be in unauthorized possession of the materials.

“Subsequently, they were both charged for Failure to Perform Military Duties punishable under section 57, sub section (1) and Other Civil Offences punishable under section 114, sub section (1) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A20, the Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. They were summarily tried.

“During the trial, the evidence against them was presented and they were given the opportunity to present their cases and defend themselves, but were however found guilty of the charges levelled against them in accordance with military laws.

“As a demonstration of NA’s zero-tolerance for misconduct and criminality within its ranks, the two soldiers have been dismissed from the NA with immediate effect and handed over to relevant authorities for further prosecution.

“This decisive action underscores the NA’s resoluteness in maintaining its institutional integrity and reputation.

“The NA reassures the general public of its dedication to upholding integrity, discipline and accountability at all levels. We remain resolute in our duty to protect and serve the nation with honor and dignity.

“We urge the public to continue to support our efforts in safeguarding national security and promoting peace and stability across the nation.”

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Alleged Discrimination: FG Seals Abuja Chinese Supermarket

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19 hours ago

April 22, 2024

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has sealed the Chinese supermarket located within the China General Chamber of Commerce in Abuja.

The supermarket came under heavy criticism after some Nigerians alleged that the owners barred Nigerians from making purchases in the supermarket.

The FCCPC officials stormed the supermarket today April 22 and interrogated the Nigerian workers at the supermarket.

The workers told the FCCPC officials that CCTV footage showed that the owner of the supermarket, a Chinese lady, Cindy Liu Bei, fled the premises with her family at about 8:26 am today.

The FCCPC officials subsequently shut down the supermarket.