News
30 PhD Holders Quit Bauchi University Due to Poor Pay—ASUU

At least 30 members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have stepped down from their positions at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State over inadequate pay and working conditions.
This was revealed by ASUU’s Bauchi Zonal Coordinator, Namo Timothy, during a press briefing at the university’s Yuli Campus. Timothy criticized the management of the state-owned institution, stating that its operations are in disarray due to a failure to address staff welfare and institutional concerns.
Calling for immediate intervention, Timothy urged the Bauchi State government to declare a state of emergency at the university. He warned that without swift action, maintaining industrial harmony between the ASUU branch at SAZU and the university management may become impossible.
“We have engaged various stakeholders, exchanged letters, and tried every avenue to resolve these issues, but no progress has been made,” Timothy added.
He also expressed concern over the absence of pension and death benefit schemes for ASUU members at SAZU, which are typically part of public service structures nationwide.
Timothy disclosed that the university owes its staff over ₦650 million in Earned Academic Allowances and Excess Workload Allowances, dating back to 2012.
In addition, he criticized the appointment of an HND graduate as the university’s bursar, a position typically requiring a minimum of a first degree. This, he said, has demoralized staff and prompted many, including 30 PhD holders, to leave for other institutions offering better security for their future.
Timothy called on the state government and university authorities to establish comprehensive policies for staff pensions and death benefits.
News
PANDEF Clarifies Visit To Tinubu, Knocks Wike Over Inflammatory Comments

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to prevail on the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to retract his publicly disparaging remarks made recently against the socio-political body.
PANDEF described as regrerrable and embarrassing comments by Wike in the aftermath of the group’s visit to Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, even to the extent of insulting the late former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin.
Recall that the FCT minister had, on Thursday, during a media chat, described PANDEF as “the worst organisation anybody can rely on”, while also calling the board of trustee members of the body “political merchants”.
In a statement signed by PANDEF Chairman on Saturday in Abuja, Ambassador Godknows Boladei Igali, urged President Tinubu as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent.
Igali clarified that the meeting with the president provided a valuable platform to discuss pressing issues of national and regional importance. Adding that “PANDEF remains unwavering in its commitment to peace, stability, and equitable development in the Niger Delta. We will continue to engage with great vigour, all relevant stakeholders in pursuit of lasting harmony in Rivers State and the broader South-South region.”
His words: ^To set the record straight, PANDEF the foremost socio-political body representing the South-South regions, composed of some of Nigeria’s most distinguished personalities. The delegation to Mr. President included chairpersons of at least four of the six SouthSouth states’ traditional councils, senior traditional rulers of major ethnic groups, former governors, past presiding officers of the Senate, prominent entrepreneurs, academics, and high-ranking retired military officers.
“It is, therefore, highly regrettable and totally unacceptable that a serving minister in the Federal Government would exhibit such brazen disrespect towards individuals of this standing. This attitude perhaps explains his continued refusal of the Minister to engage with the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, which PANDEF constituted as far back as October 2024, despite repeated attempts to reach.
“The Honourable Minister (Wike) characterized PANDEF as the worst organization ever” and accused its members of visiting the Presidential Villa merely to solicit financial favors. These statements are not only false but also unbecoming of a public official of his stature.
“PANDEF hereby calls upon Mr. President, as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent Nigerians and traditional rulers who were, after all, esteemed guests of the Commander-in-Chief. It is apt to remind that the Minister does not own the Niger-Delta and his errant conduct should not be condoned.
“Notwithstanding this regrettable development, PANDEF remains unwavering in its commitment to peace, stability, and equitable development in the Niger Delta. We will continue to engage with great vigour, all relevant stakeholders in pursuit of lasting harmony in Rivers State and the broader South-South region,” Igali stated.
On efforts to restore peace in River State, Igali restated PANDEF’s commitment for peace in the oil-rich State.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Peace and Reconciliation Committee, which remains committed to resolving the Rivers State crisis,” Igali stated.
News
IPOB’s lawyer accuses Anambra govt of violating citizens’ rights, wants all arrested charged to court
News
Osun Amotekun recruits accuse Adeleke’s govt of nepotism
-
News18 hours ago
N10bn Alleged Loot: SGF Akume’s PA ,Torhile Uchi Turns Chinery
-
News23 hours ago
Obi donates N20m to Colleges of Nursing in Ahiara and Ihiala
-
News24 hours ago
Kano Emirate Tussle: Appeal Court halts Emir Sanusi’s reinstatement
-
News15 hours ago
IPOB’s lawyer accuses Anambra govt of violating citizens’ rights, wants all arrested charged to court
-
News24 hours ago
Damagum bows as PDP Govs move to re-assert ‘selves over party affairs
-
News15 hours ago
Abducted winner of Quranic recitation competition, father, sibling still alive — Katsina govt
-
News15 hours ago
2027: Oyetola’s leadership’ll pave way for APC’s victory in Osun — ex-Speaker
-
News15 hours ago
Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM