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Bayelsa Poly Workers Protest Withheld June Salaries
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Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has embarked on a protest over their withheld June 2025 salaries and check-off dues.
The protesting workers on Friday shut down the institution’s liaison office and the lodge of the Rector, Dr Lukman Adegoke in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
NASU accused the rector of executive rascality and abuse of office for disregarding the window given to them to settle out of court when the union went on strike between April 28 and June 30 this year to demand their months of withheld check-off dues.
Bayelsa State Chairman of NASU, Comrade Nelson Ebimie, told newsmen that only two months of the check off dues have been released and described the rector’s actions as overbearing, maintaining that the liaison office would remain under lock and key until the right thing is done for the welfare of his members.
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He stated: “There is no way one man will oppress the entire union. First, he stopped our dues without any complaints; when we discussed it, he took us to court. When we were in court he requested for out of court settlement.
“We tried to suspend the strike. Now, what we heard is no work no pay. We thought he was joking, but now he has stopped all NASU members’ salaries.
“On this day, with the national and state council backing, this office remains locked. That means there is no work in here. I want to urge us that everybody should stay alert.
“We are ready to go to all lengths: let us be focused, let us avoid everything that belongs to the school. Our focus is the rector and the council, because the council also refused to advise him.”
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NASU Chairman, Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe Branch, Etebu Ebifiye, accused the board of complacency, which paved the way for Dr. Adegoke to carry out his schemes against them unhindered.
Ebifiye emphasised that apart from withholding their salaries and check-off dues, the rector is not worker-friendly, alleging he had deprived many NASU of their appraisals while sacking others.
He said: “The rector is not worker-friendly. He has sacked our brothers and sisters without due process. He directed all the HODs and the deans that NASU members should not be apprised, while the matter was still in court.
“As if that was not enough, he started threatening that he is not going to pay us at the end of June. Not until yesterday did he started paying NASU members and SSANIP members’ salaries.
“He also paid 19 members of NASU; he did not deduct the check-off dues from those 19 members. And for the council chairman, he has been complacent. We are urging the Federal Government to dismiss Dr Agbabiaka and the council chairman.”
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On their part, the NASU Chairman, International Institute of Tourism and Hospitality, Yenagoa, Comrade Ozato Ozato; Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aleibiri, Angbari Samson; and College of Education, Sagbama, Ebi Alex, condemned the withholding of workers’ salaries, especially given the present economic realities and assured their colleagues of their continued solidarity.
“How can you suspend the salaries of workers in this economy? It is very very bad and that is why we are here. Whatever the Federal Government needs to do to put an end to all these things without delay, they should go ahead and do it.
“For my fellow comrades, I want to assure you people that this trouble is for all of us because today it is Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, we don’t know who will be the next. Whatever it will cost us to see justice is done, we are going to do it.”
When contacted, the media officer, Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Mr Nimizuo Pereseigha, said the Rector, Dr Lukman Adegoke, is out of town and declined to comment on the workers’ action.
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Reminisce Unveils Release Date For His Eight Album
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Award-winning Nigerian rapper Reminisce has announced that his highly anticipated 8th album will hit the shelves in September 2025. The hip-hop icon shared the news with his fans July 30, via a social media post, generating significant buzz among music enthusiasts.
This new project promises to be another milestone in Reminisce’s illustrious career, which has been marked by critically acclaimed albums such as “My Book of Rap Stories,” “Alaga Ibile,” and “El Hadj.” His previous works have not only resonated with fans but have also earned him a spot on the prestigious Billboard World Chart. Reminisce’s ability to blend hip-hop with traditional fuji and Afrobeats has endeared him to a wide audience, solidifying his position as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated rappers.
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The upcoming album follows the success of his 2024 EP “Sui Generis,” which featured collaborations with notable artists like Vector, BadBoy Timz, and Bhadboi OML. This project showcased Reminisce’s versatility and creativity, further establishing his reputation as a trailblazer in the Nigerian music scene.
With his unique style and lyrical prowess, Reminisce continues to push the boundaries of Nigerian music. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release, anticipating another masterpiece that will further cement his legacy in the music industry. The September 2025 release date has set the stage for what promises to be a significant moment in Reminisce’s career, and music lovers are looking forward to experiencing the evolution of his artistry.
As Reminisce prepares to drop his 8th album, the anticipation is palpable. With a career spanning over a decade, Reminisce has consistently delivered hits that have topped charts and resonated with fans globally. His upcoming album is expected to be another testament to his artistry and dedication to his craft.
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My Wife Used To Slap Me, Lock Me In The Room, Man Tells Court
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August 2, 2025By
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Grade A Customary Court, Court 2, sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has listened to a divorce suit brought before it by a man, Jelili, against his wife, Kudirat, whom he accused of irresponsibility, lack of love, constant fight, public embarrassment and threat to life.
Jelili said before the court that Kudirat never showed him love and care while she also shirked her responsibilities as a wife in the home.
The plaintiff stated that the defendant had no regard for him and was in the habit of treating his counsel and orders with disdain.
According to the plaintiff, these always led to their being at loggerhead almost all the time.
Jelili further told the court that Kudirat not only fought him but was in the habit of slapping him any time they had a misunderstanding.
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He further said that his wife always locked him up in the room any time they fought and would refused that he went about his business for the day.
According to the plaintiff, any time he escaped, the defendant would come after him and fight him in the public, thereby embarrassing him.
Jelili stated that he had suffered much pain and ridicule in the hands of his wife and therefore prayed that their union be dissolved.
He, therefore, sought an order of the court restraining his wife from coming to his home and work place to fight him.
The plaintiff further entreated the court for their children’s custody.
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According to him, his wife had constantly failed in her responsibilities towards them.
Kudirat refuted all the charges brought against her.
She also refused that her husband had custody of their children.
Jelili, in his evidence, said: “My wife and I met in 2013, and we started living together as husband and wife shortly after this.
“We held no marriage ceremony, and I did not pay her bride.
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“I failed to carry out these because her parents were not in support of our relationship.
“They therefore did not give their consent to our marriage.
“I regret every day that I went into marriage with my wife.
“Our union has brought humiliation and pain.
“My wife constantly abandoned her duties in the home.
“She never cared for me and our children and showed no interest in our welfare.
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“What we ate, wore, or did were never of interest to her.
“Kudirat had no regard for me and treated me with scorn.
“She placed no value on my words and always disregarded my counsel while she went against my orders.
“My wife always ensured our discussions ended in argument and then a fight.
“My lord, my wife did not stop at only fighting me, but would also slap me.
“Kudirat would slap me and lock me up in the room, thereby refusing that I went to work or do some other things.
“On some occasions that I made my way out of the room, she would run after me and fight me in the public, thus ridiculing me.
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“My wife not only fought me at home and in the public, but she also came to my workplace to fight and slap me.
“My lord, my wife’s misbehaviour had brought me constant shame.
“I pray to be permanently disengaged from her.
“I also sought an order restricting her from coming to my house and office to harass, threaten and fight me.
“I further plead for our children’s custody because she has never been a good mother unto them.”
The court president, Mrs O.E Owoseni, adjourned the case for further hearing.
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…I play my role as man towards her and my second wife — Husband
A housewife, Sa’adatu Ayuba, has urged a Grade 1 Area Court, to dissolve her 27-year-old marriage to her husband, Jalija for alleged impotence.
The petitioner got married to her husband in accordance with Islamic law in 1997 and is blessed with five children.
“I got married since I was 16 years old. I have never been with any other man before my marriage.
“I have been having misunderstandings with my husband for the past two years because he has a girlfriend.
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“He has not been functioning as a man. I am tired of the situation and want divorce in the interest of peace,” she said.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Jajija in his response stated that the petitioner’s allegation was false, saying he had no girlfriend.
“I took another wife and I am performing perfectly as a man.
“The lady I married has one child for me,” he said.
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He added that he had been playing his role as a husband towards the petitioner.
The petitioner, however, debunked her husband’s claim saying that the woman in question was his girlfriend.
She said that she was not aware that her husband got married to the woman.
The judge, Malam Saminu Suleiman gave the couple time to settle their differences amicably and adjourned the case.
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