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IPPIS:AGF’s Office Is perpetrating Fraud-ASUU

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The Academic Staff Union Of Universities ASUU has accused the office of the accountant General of the Federation of perpetrating Fraud with the system.

The Zonal Coordinator Of ASUU Kano Zone Professor Mahmud Lawal stated this while addressing Journalists at the Headquarters of the Union in Kano.

ASUU Berates FG on IPPIS and Emoluments
Prof Lawal Said ASUU have since presented a local software procured by the Nigerian Universities noting that IPPIS has an Inbuilt mechanism for escalating Corruption when payroll is centralised in the office of the accountant general of the federation and there are reported cases of Fraud being perpetrated by the Staff of the AGF’s Office.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU says the forceful enrollment of Nigerian Universities into the Integrated Role and Information System IPPIS and underfunding is meant to destroy the Nigerian Public Universities.

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Professor Lawal Said as at now the number of Private Universities have outweighed Public Universities in Nigeria and the Federal Government is day and night giving out licence for the operation of Private Universities.

He said all over the world it is only Nigerian Universities that are currently in Crisis.

The University Don said they will not enroll into the IPPIS platform due to the dangers associated with it.

Professor Mahmud Lawal Said the Federal Government is yet to fulfill 11 year promise of earned academic allowances.

According to him the only year some funds were released for the revatalisation of Nigerian Universities was in 2014 during the Jonathans administration to the tune of 200 billion Naira for Physical infrastructure and learning of resources.

The 1.3 Trillion Naira required for the revatalisation of the universities was in 2012 on NEEDS assessment and it was agreed to be released in batches.

Prof Lawal Said the only time the part of the revatalisation fund was released was the year 2014 and from then the Government went to sleep.

He calls on stakeholders to continue to draw the attention of the Government over the dangers of extinction Nigerian Universities are facing.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

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The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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