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October 28, 2024 Seven Dead in Abuja Building Collapse
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Seven Dead in Abuja Building Collapse

Seven people have been confirmed dead following a building collapse in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Abdulrahman Mohammed, the acting Director General of the FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), made the announcement during an inspection of the collapse site along Airport Road on Sunday.

The incident occurred on Saturday when individuals were attempting to salvage materials from a building that was being demolished by the Federal Capital Development Control due to issues with land documentation. Mohammed also reported that two people are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital and cautioned the public against endangering their lives by entering demolished structures.

While the exact number of people present in the building at the time of the collapse is still unknown, the rescue team from FEMA continues to work at the site.

October 28, 2024 “Tinubu Is Not T-Pain; He Understands Nigerians’ Struggles,” Says Onanuga
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“Tinubu Is Not T-Pain; He Understands Nigerians’ Struggles,” Says Onanuga

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has responded to critics on social media, asserting that President Bola Tinubu is deeply aware of the hardships Nigerians are facing and is committed to alleviating them. Addressing a nickname circulating online that refers to the President as “T-Pain,” Onanuga dismissed it as a “mischievous” label, emphasizing that Tinubu’s focus is on economic recovery, not causing pain.

In an interview, Onanuga clarified that Tinubu doesn’t monitor social media closely but remains conscious of the challenges affecting citizens. “The President has consistently acknowledged the struggles of Nigerians and is working to bring relief and lasting prosperity to the country,” he said, reiterating Tinubu’s dedication to stabilizing the economy.

Despite high inflation, Onanuga noted that Nigeria is still experiencing economic growth and rising revenues, even as the nation grapples with soaring food and energy prices. Many attribute these increased costs to the government’s recent reforms, particularly the removal of the fuel subsidy and unification of foreign exchange rates, which have sparked widespread protests. However, Tinubu’s administration maintains that these policies, though difficult, are essential for long-term economic health and will not be reversed.

October 28, 2024 Universities Brace for Closure as Workers Begin Strike Today
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Universities Brace for Closure as Workers Begin Strike Today

The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has announced an indefinite strike starting today, intending to shut down all university activities nationwide. In a statement issued on Sunday, SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim and NASU General Secretary Prince Peters Adeyemi explained that their ultimatum to the Federal Government expired at midnight on Sunday.

The unions are demanding the release of four months' withheld salaries, improved pay, earned allowances, and enforcement of the 2009 agreements. The government had previously invoked a "No Work, No Pay" policy during the extended 2022 strike by university unions, later partially releasing withheld salaries to academic staff in February following President Bola Tinubu's directive. However, this excluded non-teaching staff, prompting discontent within NASU and SSANU.

Despite ultimatums, protests, and a one-week warning strike in March, the withheld salaries remain unpaid. The unions have now called for full participation from state-owned university branches, citing poor government response to multiple requests. The unions expressed disappointment, stating that the government had failed to meet their legitimate demands despite several negotiations and assurances.

SSANU members, who oversee campus operations like water, electricity, and security, emphasized that they would call off the strike only if their salaries are paid today. As President Tinubu’s new education minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, takes office this week, it remains uncertain whether a resolution will be reached.Bottom of Form

 

October 25, 2024 IMF Clarifies: Subsidy Removal Was a Domestic Decision
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IMF Clarifies: Subsidy Removal Was a Domestic Decision

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has clarified that it was not involved in the removal of Nigeria’s fuel subsidy, stating that this decision was made solely by the Nigerian government. Abebe Selassie, the IMF’s African Region Director, addressed this during a briefing at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, DC, on Friday.

“The decision was a domestic one,” Selassie explained. “We don’t have any active programs in Nigeria. Our role is limited to regular dialogue, similar to our engagements with other countries like Japan or the UK.”

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