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ASUU STRIKE: Nigerian University Loses Many Lecturers To Death As Strike Lingers

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1 year ago

September 27, 2022

ASUU STRIKE: Nigerian University has lost many lecturers to death as the strike lingers.

News ToGo learned that the current strike by Nigerian university lecturers, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has resulted in about 15 lecturers passing away at the University of Calabar, Cross River State.

This is as there are other fatalities every day at the nation’s institutions.

On February 14 this year, ASUU announced a one-month warning strike due to the Federal Government’s refusal to meet their demands. Since then, the public universities’ gates have been closed, SaharaReporters reports.

ASUU and three other university-based unions had announced the strike over around seven demands they wanted the government to take into consideration.

The renegotiation of the 2009 agreements, the purported inconsistencies caused by the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, IPPIS, the non-payment of earned allowances, the payment of arrears of the National Minimum wage, the revitalization fund, and the release of white papers on visitation panel reports are just a few of the demands made by the four unions that sparked the strike.

In an effort to break the impasse, the Federal Government met with the striking professors through the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, but to no avail.

This culminated in the evocation of the “No work, no pay” policy by the government and the dragging of the striking workers to the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, NICN.

The court had last week in a ruling on an interlocutory injunction brought by the Federal Government, ordered ASUU to go back to work, while the negotiations on their demands goes on, but the university teachers have applied for a stay of execution on the ruling.

Vanguard reliably gathered that while the strike lingered, ASUU recorded unprecedented casualties as many of the lecturers lost their lives due to unavailable funds to meet their health challenges.

Reliable sources at the University of Calabar, UNICAL, said over 21 teaching staff of the university had lost their lives.

One of the sources that spoke on the condition of anonymity said, “In the University of Calabar alone, we have lost over 21 teaching staff. We have also lost non-teaching staff.

“When SSANU and NASU suspended their own strike, it was reported at that time that 21 lecturers lost their lives and from then till now, more deaths have been recorded.

“The reason for this ugly development is lack of money. Apart from the young one that died as a result of a gas explosion in his house, most of the death was due to a lack of money to address their health challenges.

“Because the government has stopped payment of salaries because of the no work, no pay policy, most of them don’t have money to buy drugs or take their medications.

“In fact, on two occasions, the university did commendation services on two lecturers within one-hour interval, a Professor and a senior lecturer.”

Dr. John Edor, the chairman of the ASUU, UNICAL Chapter, revealed that they had lost between 10 and 15 members while confirming the passing of his colleagues.

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Nigerian Singer, Portable Lands A New Deal

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15 hours ago

October 4, 2023

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Nigerian Singer, Portable Lands A New Deal

Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has landed a new deal.

News ToGo reports that the singer who is known for his energetic style of music and dance has been making waves in the entertainment industry. However, despite being involved in some controversies, especially on social media, he has carved a niche for himself which has continued to attract opportunities for him.

Portable recently landed a deal with a sports betting company, LuckyBet, which is one of the top players in the industry. The affiliation will see him and the company team up to provide both fun-filled musical entertainment as well as the chance to make more money for their numerous fans out there.

After sealing the deal, the popular artiste stated that he was happy to be a part of the company, promising to create a memorable experience that would delight both his fans and that of the betting firm. Speaking on behalf of the company, Nneka Nnaji stated that the choice of Portable was strategic as it stemmed from mutual vision by both parties to uplift the sports betting through music and entertainment aimed at offering fans more value.

Portable is a top singer in the Nigerian music industry who has crooned many hit songs such as ZaZoo Zehh among others.

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BREAKING: NLC Speaks On Agreement With FG To Calls Off Proposed Nationwide Strike

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7 days ago

September 28, 2023

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BREAKING: NLC Speaks On Agreement With FG To Calls Off Proposed Nationwide Strike

NLC has spoken on agreement with FG to call off its proposed nationwide strike.

News ToGo reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said it has no agreement with the Federal Government to call off the planned indefinite strike scheduled for October 3.

Mr. Benson Upah, the Head of Information and Public Affairs at the NLC disclosed this in a statement.

Upah spoke in response to a statement allegedly issued by Mr. Olajide Oshundun, the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Labour and Employment. He pointed out inconsistencies in the statement, including references to the proposed strike and the illegal occupation of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) secretariat.

The NLC emphasized that there was no agreement with the government to suspend the planned strike. It added that there was also no scheduled meeting with the government to discuss its suspension. The union clarified that this matter goes beyond the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

While acknowledging the role played by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Simon Lalong, in securing the release of NURTW executives from unlawful police detention, the NLC took exception to the ministry describing these executives as “factional leaders,” asserting that they were lawfully elected.

It urged the police and those responsible for the executives’ troubles to cease their conduct. NLC added that they should refrain from impunity, emphasizing the importance of upholding democracy and the rule of law.

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Massive Crowd As Mohbad’s Candlelight Procession Begins (LIVE VIDEO)

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2 weeks ago

September 21, 2023

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Massive Crowd As Mohbad's Candlelight Procession Begins (LIVE VIDEO)

Massive crowd and heavy gridlock characterise the candlelight procession in honour of Mohbad.

News ToGo reports that the candlelight procession is currently underway in Lagos State to pay tribute to the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. It began at the Lekki Phase 1 gate and is scheduled to conclude at Muri Okunola Park, where a tribute concert will be held in his honor.

Devoted fans and well-wishers of the late singer have gathered at the Lekki gate. They are marching with heartfelt songs and carrying posters and banners adorned with his images. Adequate security has been provided by the police to ensure the safety of the event.

Mohbad’s untimely passing has sparked widespread concerns, leading the Lagos Police Command to conduct an autopsy. The police, in collaboration with healthcare professionals, carried out the exhumation of Mohbad’s body in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.

Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the exhumation.

The 27-year-old singer had passed away on September 12, 2023. He was laid to rest in Ikorodu, Lagos State, the following day. His sudden demise led to various speculations, with some Nigerians pointing fingers at his former boss, Naira Marley, and music promoter, Sam Larry, as potential culprits.

In response to public outcry, Nigerians have called for justice, with protests erupting in Lagos, Ogun, and other parts of the country, demanding that the police investigate his death thoroughly.

The acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, ordered a forensic investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death.

In compliance with the IGP’s directive, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Idowu Owohunwa, formed a specialized team. The team included a pathologist, to exhume the body and conduct a comprehensive investigation into the singer’s demise.

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