By Owede Agbajileke, Abuja 14 November 2023 | 10:26 am The Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) has said it is not part of the nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TLC). In a press statement on Tuesday, CONUA – a breakaway faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) – said the TUC is yet to… Students gather in front of University of Ibadan gate The Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) has said it is not part of the nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TLC). In a press statement on Tuesday, CONUA – a breakaway faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) – said the TUC is yet to formally communicate to it on the industrial action. CONUA President, Comrade ‘Niyi Sunmonu therefore called on its members to ignore the industrial action and go about their duties. “As at the moment of putting together this release, the TUC with whom CONUA submitted affiliation request has not communicated this position on strike action to it. “Distinguished comrades should therefore note that CONUA cannot be part of the strike action that is not communicated to it. In addition, the affiliation process with the TUC has not been officially established,” the statement reads. The strike, which is scheduled to begin at midnight on Monday, November 13, 2023, is in protest of the recent assault on NLC President Joe Ajaero, who was allegedly assaulted by police officers in Imo State. 16 mins ago Mr Fredrick Ogidan, Kwara Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says the removal of subsidy on petrol is not hampering the Corps operations in the state. “The removal of fuel subsidy does not have any effect on our operations. “We are still carrying out rescue operations as at when due, even in the… 38 mins ago The PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has congratulated Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa on his re-election. The forum Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, in Abuja on Monday, attributed Diri’s victory to his good stewardship during his first tenure in office. Mohammed described it as a well-fought and well-deserved victory. “A victory and validation for… 41 mins ago The Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) has said it is not part of the nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TLC). In a press statement on Tuesday, CONUA – a breakaway faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) – said the TUC is yet to… 47 mins ago The Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), Bauchi State Branch had defended the recently awarded Ningi township 11km road at the sum of N10.3bn by the Bala Mohammed administration. Critics of the government had faulted and raised eyebrows over the cost, saying that the N1bn for one km was outrageous for a state where the majority… 1 hour ago The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP) and other opposition political parties have called for a review and cancellation of the result of Saturday’s Governorship election in Imo. The parties were unanimous in their reaction to the outcome of the off-circle poll. They spoke separately in a joint news briefing in Owerri on Monday.… 1 hour ago The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to victims of Zaria Mosque collapse in Kaduna. Mustapha Habib, Director- General of the agency while presenting the items for onward distribution on Monday, said 100 persons would benefit from the relief assistance. According to him, the gesture is not compensation for the loss of… 1 hour ago Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), says the church has spent N61 billion on intervention projects across the country. Enoch stated this during the inauguration of Enoch and Folu Adeboye Dialysis Center at Immanuel General Hospital, in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom on Monday. Adeboye,… 1 hour ago Troops of the Nigerian Army and Operation Whirl Punch have neutralised two bandits and recovered arms and ammunition during a clearance operation in the general area of Juji and Telele-Kaso in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. 1 hour ago President Bola Tinubu on Monday condemned attacks on the judiciary by the political class, especially in the follow-up from the determination of political and electoral cases. The President said the judiciary should not be blamed for the failing of the political class, urging political actors to stop giving biased analyses of the judiciary. Tinubu said… 1 hour ago The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) needs to do more to earn voters’ trust. The Lagos State ADC Chairman, Mr George Ashiru, made the remark on Monday while reacting to the conduct and outcome of the off-cycle governorship election in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa. Ashiru said: “We are concerned…
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