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January 2, 2019

The Late 5: We will tackle power supply in the first six months – Peter Obi; ASUU strike: NANS to commence mass action against FG on January 7 | Other top stories

Here are the topical news that drove conversations in less than 48 hours into the New Year. ASUU strike: NANS to commence mass action against FG, ASUU, ASUP on January 7 As the ongoing ASUU strike extends into the new year, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a notice to all its... Read More

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December 31, 2018

The Late 5: INEC to meet ASUU; Obasanjo asks Igbos to be wary of APC | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Nigeria Police Force. through its Spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood disclosed that it had arrested 12 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of twin sisters in Dauran Village in Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara. The suspects are, Nafiu Usman, 28; gang leader, Farouk Usman; Alhaji Ibrahim; Ibrahim... Read More

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December 23, 2018

The Late 5: ASUU threatens to boycott further meetings with FG on strike; Akwa Ibom denies Buhari, APC use of stadium, directs them elsewhere | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it may not honour further calls by the Federal Government for a meeting on the way forward over the current strike by its members, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Speaking on Sunday after a a news... Read More

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December 20, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 20th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Genevieve Nnaji has allegedly accused FilmOne Distribution for refusing to distribute ‘Lionheart’

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December 12, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 12th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Just In: Atiku, Ezekwesili finally sign peace pact https://2019.ynaija.com/resolving-traffic-issues-in-lagos-would-be-a-major-priority-sanwo-olu/

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December 11, 2018

The Big 5: President Buhari states why he won 2015 election; Kashamu at loggerheads with PDP | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) through its President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle Monday advised Nigerians not to vote for any desperate presidential candidate in 2019. Ayokunle gave the counsel while briefing reporters after meeting with presidential candidates of 14 political parties in Abuja on their plans for Nigerians... Read More

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December 3, 2018

The Big 5: Rumours about me being cloned are not surprising – Buhari, Obiano denies supporting Buhari and Atiku for Presidency | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said the “ignorant rumors” that he was dead and the occupant of his seat is a clone (a certain Jibrin from Sudan) are not surprising, noting that while he was on medical vacation last year a lot of people hoped he was... Read More

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December 1, 2018

The Late 5: U.S. government replies FG on alleged plans to endorse Atiku; Henceforth, No work, no pay – FG tells ASUU | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government has ordered that no payment of any form of salaries and allowances should be made to members of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on strike in Federal and Inter-Varsity Centres. As contained in a memo issued by S.B. Ramon-Yusuf, a Director at the... Read More

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Akin Osuntokun, ASUU, atiku abubakar, Bolaji Abdullahi, Brigadier General Sani Usman, Brussel Brooks, Buba Galadima, Chike Oti, jimi agbaje, Kazeem Afegbua, Kola Ologbondiyan, National Universities Commission NUC, Nnenna Ukeje, Osita Chidoka, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, US Consulate

December 1, 2018

President Buhari reduces cost of UTME, SSCE forms; ASUU vows not to suspend its strike | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) vowed not to suspend its ongoing industrial strike action until its demands on poor funding of universities and government’s failure to adhere to previous agreements are met. ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi said, “…so far, nothing concrete has come out... Read More

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November 27, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 27th of November

Follow the links to read up the stories and analyses on YNaija: Just In: Gboyega Oyetola sworn in as Osun Governor EFCC reacts to alleged N10m donation from Ganduje No headway yet as ASUU-FG meeting ends without resolution on strike

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November 27, 2018

The Big 5: No headway yet as ASUU-FG meeting ends; Atiku says soldiers were killed while Service chiefs were at Buhari’s campaign | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday called for an open investigation into the handling of military funds to unravel those benefitting from the alleged racket especially for those close to the President. Accusing the Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali of diverting funds meant for military... Read More

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November 17, 2018

Ganduje sues for N3bn, also asking for public apology; Presidential committee says Imo governorship candidate was released so he doesn’t die | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo reacted to a report by a House of Representatives committee indicting him for allegedly illegally approving N5.9 billion for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), for which its Director General, Mustapha Maihaja, is currently being probed by the lawmakers. As contained in a statement, Osinbajo... Read More

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Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Adams Oshiomhole, ASUU, atiku abubakar, Bukola Saraki, Hope Uzodinma, Joshua Dariye, Kayode Fayemi, minimum wage, NEMA, Nnamdi Kanu, Yemi Osinbajo

November 15, 2018

The Big 5: South East Leaders say Atiku/Obi candidacy is for the survival of the Igbo race; ASUU blasts Fayemi over statement on professors salaries | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Some Igbo leaders comprising members of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Igbo Leaders of Thought, the intelligentsia among others, on Wednesday, resolved to support the candidacy of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Peter Obi in the 2019 election. According to the... Read More

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November 10, 2018

Citing re-colonisation, ASUU embark on indefinite strike; Hadi Sirika “swears by Allah” on the amount spent for Nigeria Air | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) started an indefinite strike to protest what it described as years of continued re-colonisation under an alleged democracy. According to the National President of the union, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who briefed journalists after the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at... Read More

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November 9, 2018

The Late 5: INEC excludes APC from list of 67 candidates for Imo governorship; BMO rubbishes Atiku’s N33,000 minimum wage claim | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo may cost the party its quest to retain the governorship of the state as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has failed to publish the name of any governorship candidate for the party in the state.... Read More

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November 6, 2018

The Big 5: Funds will be released in the coming weeks, FG appeals to ASUU; Donald Duke faces hurdle as Jerry Gana drags him to court over SDP primary | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has appealed to striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its ongoing nationwide strike for proper negotiation to take place. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, who made the appeal on behalf of the Federal Government at a news... Read More

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September 26, 2018

The Big 5: As ASUU warms up, organised labour commences strike Thursday; FG reportedly withdraws Benue’s Paris club refund | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Following the failure of the Federal government to honour the 14-day ultimatum handed to it by organised labour on the issue of the new minimum wage, the labour unions have on Tuesday, agreed to commence strike from the early hours of Thursday. As contained in a... Read More

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September 24, 2018

The Late 5: FG approves N20bn for revitalisation of public universities; #OsunDecides: I have no rift with Gov. Aregbesola – Oyetola | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Osun governorship election, Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola, has denied any rift between him and the state governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, over last Saturday’s election. Oyetola who dispeled the rumour in a statement on Monday by the Director-General of his... Read More

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The Late 5: The ‘Uncommon Defector’ finally moves to the APC; Saraki says Senate ready to reconvene for INEC budget I More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has on Wednesday said that the Senate was ready to reconvene from its recess to consider the N242billion Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) budget pending before it. Saraki said this during a World Press Conference, following Tuesday’s invasion of the National Assembly... Read More

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The Big 5: New faction of APC emerges, ASUU lambasts FG over inabilty to manage herdsmen crisis and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: A new faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged in Abuja on Wednesday . The new faction which is named Reformed-APC (R-APC) comprises aggrieved members of the APC, mostly from the National Assembly. At a press conference at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja, the group... Read More

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ASUU’s concern about proliferation of Universities in Nigeria is timely

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Lagos state chapter has expressed concerns at the rate at which Universities are being established in the country. According to its Lagos chapter Chairman, Mr. Dele Ashiru, the impact of these universities have not been felt on the national development goals in the country. This concern by ASUU... Read More

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This is why ASUU should be blamed for the OAU ‘sex for marks’ scandal

In the year 2016, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege from Delta presented before the hallowed chamber of the Nigerian Senate a bill titled Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions Bill 2016. The bill which later got the support of 57 other senators as co-sponsors was literally killed before it could be properly considered and passed into law, in... Read More

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November 20, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Why the crusade for the #Unimaid4 should not be left in the hands of BBOG

As the Bring Back Our Girls movement resumed its march to the state house to demand the rescue of the 100 plus chibok girls still in captivity, the plight of the kidnapped staff of the University of Maiduguri was also on the front burner of the organisation as they raised their voices for the kidnapped... Read More

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October 10, 2017

LAUTECH: ASUU rejects plan to pay one month salary

The Academic Staff Union of Universities and other workers unions at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, have rejected the plan by the school’s Governing Council to pay workers only one month’s salary out of the 12 months being owed. Chairman of the Joint Action Committee of the university, Alhaji Muraina Alesinloye said the... Read More

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September 30, 2017

‘Lectures to begin October 3’ – LAUTECH

The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has announced that lectures will begin by October 3. The Chairman Governing council Prof Dayo Afolabi, said (according to The Nation), “What we did was that we have spoken with the two Governors who have started bringing in their quota and the information we have is... Read More

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September 27, 2017

No negotiation, until full payment of N2.1bn | LAUTECH ASUU says

The Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Dr. Biodun Olaniran, has said the union will not negotiate with the management of the university until N2.1bn is paid to the institution. What happened: Academic staff in the institution have been on strike for almost a year over non-payment of... Read More

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September 25, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: How Diezani’s lawyer stopped us from interrogating her in the UK – EFCC | UNILORIN has become a terrorist organisation – ASUU | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. How Diezani’s lawyer stopped us from interrogating her in the UK – EFCC – YNaija UNILORIN has become a terrorist organisation – ASUU – YNaija How Olamide gave me money to shoot my video | Skales reveals – YNaija Air Force to receive fighter jets from Russia,... Read More

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September 25, 2017

UNILORIN has become a terrorist organisation – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has described the University of Ilorin as a terrorist organisation. Background: The institution had sacked the ASUU chairman in the school, Dr. Kayode Afolayan. Afolayan was allegedly sacked for exposing corrupt practices of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali. ASUU’s reaction: In a letter signed by chairman of the University... Read More

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September 22, 2017

The Big 5: Non-academic staff of Nigerian universities calls off strike; World’s richest woman dies at 94; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Following the lead of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the non-teaching staff of Nigerian universities have suspended their two-week-old strike over the non-implementation of an agreement reached with the federal government. The Federal Government reached an agreement with the group... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Announcing resumption is to turn the students and public against us – ASUU LAUTECH

The Western Regional Zonal coordinator, of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr. Ade Adejumo said in a chat with our correspondent that asking students to resume without sorting out the institution’s crisis was a way to turn the students and public against the union. He said as opposed to the news that has... Read More

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