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The Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities, Akure Zone, Prof. Olufayo Olu-Olu, has said that members of the union would sustain any action they embark until the Federal Government meets their demands. Point News247 reports that Olu-Olu, who said that ASUU had on different occasions since they signed agreement, carried on trusting that the Federal Government would do the needful, said, “This we have done severally to the detriment of the system and our members. We are now better guided and careful not to allow this to happen”. Olu-Olu spoke in Ado Ekiti at a press conference addressed by the…

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Finance to release the withheld Salaries Of Resident Doctors. Point News247 reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministry of Finance to release withheld salaries of resident doctors for the month of September and October 2021. The Minister of Labour, Dr Chris Ngige, disclosed this to State House correspondents after a meeting with Buhari on Thursday. He noted that the wages, which were seized on the premise of the no-work, no pay-rule following strikes embarked upon by the Joint Health Workers Union. Ngige noted that the salaries have been approved…

The National Judicial Council (NJC), on Thursday, came down hard on three judges from courts of concurrent jurisdiction. Point News247 reports that a statement issued by the Director of Information, NJC, Soji Oye, in Abuja, revealed that the judges were said to have granted conflicting ex parte orders in matters with the same parties and subject matters. As a result, they were barred from promotion to the higher Bench for a period ranging from two to five years whenever they were due for such promotion. Even though there was no written petition, allegations of corruption or impropriety against the judges,…

Point News247 reports that a major air mishap was averted on Wednesday as a Max Air jet, which landed on runway 18L of the Lagos airport, almost rammed into a malfunctioning car that was being tested on the runway. Investigations by The PUNCH revealed that a Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria’s Civil Department van had developed a fault, and officials were forced to invite an auto technician from outside the airport to fix it. Unconfirmed sources told the newspaper that the FAAN workers resorted to fetching a technician from the city because the agency’s department meant to cater to such…

The United Kingdom (UK) government has lifted the pause on processing visitor visas in all countries previously on the red list, including Nigeria. Point News247 reports that the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) announced this in a statement on Wednesday. The government said it lifted the pause due to the removal of Nigeria and other countries from red list restrictions over the Omicron COVID-19 variant. “From 4:00 am on 15th December, all countries currently on the red list will be removed. In line with the lifting of red list restrictions, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) will lift the pause on…

The Fred Majemite Campaign Organization has rejected the report of the Screening Committee which disqualified him from running for the 2023 Delta State governorship race. Point News247 reports that the campaign organization insists that the report of the Screening Committee set up by DC-23, which was presented Wednesday, does not represent the wishes of the majority of Delta Central and Deltans in general. The group maintained that Barrister Fred Majemite is the most qualified candidate, faulting the Screening Committee for coming up with this “script called report which does not reflect public expectations”. The rejection was contained in a statement…

Despite taking double vaccine doses, South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19. Point News247 reports that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild Covid-19 symptoms after testing positive. The presidency disclosed this in a statement. Ramaphosa, who is fully vaccinated, recently returned from a trip to West Africa. He tested negative for Covid-19 upon his return to Johannesburg on December 8. The President is now in self-isolation in Cape Town. The statement noted that Ramaphosa has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week. Ramaphosa “started feeling unwell after leaving…

One person is dead and 14 are injured — three critically — after a shooting in Baytown, Texas, officials said. Point News247 reports that a gunman opened fire on a crowd participating in a celebration of life in the area, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to ABC’s Texas station, KTRK. KTRK spoke to HCSO’s sergeant, who said a mother was holding a vigil for her son who was killed at his home a couple weeks ago, when an unknown suspect drove down the road shooting rounds into the crowd. “@HCSOTexas units responded to 1403 N Market Loop. Preliminary info:…

A shopping complex located in Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, has been gutted by fire. Point News247 reports that fire has razed a shopping complex that houses many shops where traders sell phones, laptops, and other electronic gadgets in Computer village. According to reports, the fire incident started in the early hours of Monday. Although the cause of the inferno has not been ascertained, it has destroyed goods worth millions of naira. The Lagos Police spokesperson, Adekunle Ajisebutu confirmed the incident in a statement released on Monday. Ajisebutu said firefighters have been mobilised to the area. The police spokesperson…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, last Friday, joined other eminent Nigerians to pay final tributes to mother of former Edo State Governor, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, late Mrs. Maria Oredola Igbinedion. Point News247 reports that the event was graced with dignitaries and leaders from the different regions of the country and the diaspora. Guests at the funeral mass which held at St. Austin Catholic Church, Benin City included former Military Governor of Bendel State, Sen. Tunde Ogbeha; former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori and former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso. Others were former Senate President, Pius…