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FG Moves To End Strike Crisis, Meets SSANU And NASU Leadership.

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The Federal Government has made a renewed effort to end the ongoing strike by university workers by inviting leaders of two major unions to a meeting scheduled for Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Joint Action Committee, comprising the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and Allied Institutions, received the invitation for talks with the Minister of Education in Abuja. The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to persuade the unions to suspend their industrial action and restore normal activities in federal universities.

A source familiar with the development told Punch that the government is expected to present an improved offer during the discussions, as part of renewed attempts to resolve the dispute.

The strike began on May 1, 2026, after both unions directed their members to withdraw services nationwide, citing prolonged delays in negotiations over allowances and welfare-related issues.

Prior to the commencement of the strike, the unions had formally written to the Minister of Education, expressing frustration over stalled talks and lack of clear outcomes.

They also pointed out that although an earlier circular proposing a 30 percent increase in a key allowance was withdrawn, no alternative proposal had been presented by the government.

According to union leaders, members had become increasingly dissatisfied with the slow pace of negotiations and had mandated their leadership to take action if no agreement was reached by the end of April.

When the deadline elapsed without any new offer, the unions proceeded with the industrial action as previously agreed.

They maintained that the withdrawal of the allowance circular did not resolve the core issues under discussion, insisting that the absence of a fresh proposal left their concerns unaddressed and made the strike unavoidable.

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Game Changer: Why Political Insiders Believe Makinde Is the Opposition’s Best Bet Against Tinubu!

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  • The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has urged other opposition parties to rally behind Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Speaking in Abuja through its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, the party noted that ongoing discussions facilitated by the G-100 pressure group are advancing toward presenting a unified opposition front ahead of an upcoming meeting.

    • Yusuf stressed that opposition stakeholders should prioritize national interest and regional rotation—allowing the South to complete another four-year term—over individual ambitions.

    • He touted Makinde’s governance track record, youth appeal, and proposed blueprints for national security and economic reform as key factors giving him an edge over other aspirants.

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Keep The Peace Or Lose Your Throne: Governor Otu Sends Shockwaves Through The Traditional Council!.

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  • Speaking at the annual International Leboku Festival in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, the governor strongly condemned the recent deadly inter-communal clashes between the Ugep and Idomi communities, labeling the violence a “show of shame.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Otu emphasized that traditional leaders are strictly accountable for upholding local peace and traditions, warning that the state government will withdraw certificates of recognition from royal fathers where violence erupts and will withhold recognition from communities plagued by parallel leadership factions.

    • Yakurr Council Chairman Chief Inyang Yibala Igri urged residents to choose development and historical ties over destruction, encouraging youths to focus on commercial farming.

    • Meanwhile, the Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ufem Ubana, pledged the traditional council’s commitment to sustaining harmony while drawing attention to local concerns, including tensions from dual coronations in Agoi-Ibami, requests for sports infrastructure upgrades, and media coverage improvements.

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Operation Sweep: Military Troops Unleash Devastating Raid On Abuja’s Criminal Underworld!.

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  • Joint forces comprising troops from the Army Headquarters Garrison and Operation SWEEP carried out a security raid on Sunday, August 23, 2026, targeting illegal shanties and suspected criminal hideouts in the Federal Capital Territory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • The sweep, which commenced around 4:00 p.m., spanned several communities across the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), including Karshi, Jeje, Kurape, and Nyanya, with the objective of eliminating safe havens for criminals and boosting security surveillance.

    • According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation successfully dismantled multiple unauthorized structures in areas identified as vulnerable.

    • Following the exercise, the Mai-Anguwa of Nyanya praised the military action and committed to maintaining strong intelligence sharing and communication with security agencies to flag suspicious activities.

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