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ASUU Raises Alarm Over Impending Crisis with Kano State Government

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Yusuf Maitama University, Kano, has sounded a warning regarding a potential conflict with the Kano State Government, citing negligence of their demands.

In a statement jointly signed by Branch Chairman Comrade Mansur Said and Secretary Comrade Yusuf Ahmed Gwarzo on Wednesday, the union highlighted three critical issues affecting its members: improving conditions of service, enhancing the university’s growth through sustainable funding, and safeguarding University Autonomy and Academic Freedom.

Expressing frustration over failed attempts to engage the state government, ASUU felt compelled to bring these concerns to public attention.

Regarding conditions of service, ASUU demanded the immediate payment of outstanding Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) totaling N178,705,735.91, as agreed upon in an earlier arrangement with the Kano State Government. However, no progress has been made on this front.

Additionally, the union called for the settlement of Consequential Adjustment Arrears amounting to N111,321,792.18 and implementation of the newly-approved Consolidated Universities Academic Salary Structure II (CONUASS II), a measure already applied in Federal Universities.

ASUU also urged the government to honor the provisional Wage Award of N35,000 for six months, which civil servants in the state have received but university staff have not.

On the issue of university funding, ASUU appealed for the completion of ongoing projects and supplementary funding for academic staff training, citing a historical challenge of insufficient budget allocations.

Highlighting the importance of University Autonomy and Academic Freedom, ASUU called for the prompt reconstitution of the University Governing Council, emphasizing its critical role in university administration as mandated by law.

In conclusion, ASUU appealed to the University Visitor to address these pressing issues to ensure industrial harmony and the smooth functioning of Yusuf Maitama University.

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Kwara university students escape death in Ilorin bus fire

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Students of the Kwara State University, Malete, escaped death in an 18-seater bus in Ilorin on Wednesday.

The incident occurred at about 07:54hours, when the bus with registration number, XUF134ZD, went up in flames and was completely razed down.

The students were said to have been on their way to the main campus of the institution from Bovas filling station along Akerebiata axis on Ilorin-Sobi road.

According to the spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, “the Kwara State Fire Service responded swiftly to a distress call regarding a vehicle fire involving an 18-seater bus with registration number XUF 134 ZD along Shao Road, near Sobi Barracks.

“The fire crew responded swiftly and successfully extinguished the fire. Regrettably, the vehicle was completely consumed by the flames, with all parts severely damaged.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the fire originated from a spark in the engine compartment, which rapidly escalated and engulfed the entire vehicle.

Director of the state fire service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, extended his heartfelt sympathy to the bus owner and used the opportunity to advise all road users to carry out routine vehicle checks before embarking on any journey, as a precautionary measure against such incidents.

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I’m not interested in legacy, I want to be remembered as fierce lover – Chimamanda

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Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has revealed what she wants her legacy to be.

The renowned novelist said she wants to be remembered as a person who loved fiercely.

She, however, noted that she is not particularly interested in legacy because when she is gone, she wouldn’t know what would be happening in the world she left behind.

According to her, men are more concerned about legacy than women.

“I think it’s actually men who spend their time thinking about legacy. I don’t. I’m thinking about the next book I want to write,” she said in an interview with DW News.

“I want my legacy to be a person who loved fiercely. That’s all I want my legacy to be. And by the way, when we die, we don’t know what happened, so why should I care what my legacy is? I don’t know where I would be. I might not know…

“But more personally, I want to be remembered as a person who loved the people she loved and the places she loved very fiercely.”

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“I’m a proud father!” – Actor Van Vicker celebrates as daughter graduates with law degree

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Veteran Ghanaian actor Van Vicker is all smiles as his daughter officially bagged her LLB (Bachelor of Laws) degree.

The proud dad shared the good news on Instagram, posting a photo of himself beside his daughter in her graduation robe, beaming with joy.

“Yesterday, my daughter graduated with a Legum Baccalaureus degree (Bachelor of Laws),” he wrote.

“I am a proud father and basking in it till tomorrow.”

He praised her for staying focused and resilient despite how difficult it can be to remain committed in today’s world.

“I appreciate her success, because staying focused, determined, committed and being resilient is an arduous undertaking in recent times.”

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