Demands

The Federal Government on Monday urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its ongoing strike, saying it has met “every single request” made by the union and given it a formal counter-proposal. Speaking on Channels…
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The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve its pending welfare issues or its members will embark on an industrial action. The…
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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address its various demands. Mr Shammah Kpanja, ASUP’s National President, issued the ultimatum while addressing newsmen at the…
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Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, identified purposeful leadership and teamwork, as factors that can bring positive change and development to the country. Obasanjo, also noted that Nigeria, as a nation,…
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By Dr. Ibrahim Siraj I don't know whether to pity President Bola Tinubu or not. The man has asked not to be pitied because he asked for the job and got it. But looking at the enormity of the challenges and how he became almost…
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday decided to concede seven slots to Air Peace, in what appears to be a move to avert a diplomatic row with Nigeria. The UAE also granted Air Peace the permit to fly directly to Dubai instead of…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday said only two of its eight demands have so far been met by the Federal Government in the last nine months. ​The Ibadan Zone of the union made this known in a statement after its…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Kaduna State Government to reverse the mass sack of workers in the state, describing it as an ”arbitrary and cruel” decision. NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, made the call in a letter…
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The Bauchi State Government on Friday asked the Emir of Misau, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman, to tender an apology for his negligence of duty to the state government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi…
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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday demanded proscription of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) over alleged high-handedness of the outfit. The assembly made the plea, following an emergency plenary called by the…
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