BREAKING Cross River Workers Threaten Picket Over Unpaid Salaries Since December 2025

Tension is rising in the Cross River State civil service as frustrated workers have threatened to picket the office of the state Accountant-General over the continued non-payment of their salaries.

Speaking in Calabar on Friday, the workers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that their financial situation has become unbearable, alleging that they were last paid in December 2025.

They say the delay has pushed many staff into hardship, and warned that if urgent action is not taken, they will stage a protest at the Accountant-General’s office to demand their entitlements.#BreakingNews, #CrossRiver, #SalaryCrisis, #NigeriaNews

Workers Wahala Don Set! Federal Workers Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Doctors’ Strike, Unpaid Salaries, Tinubu Wage Crisis

Serious tension don grip the country as the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has threatened nationwide protests and solidarity strikes if the Federal Government fails to meet the demands of striking health workers and clear unpaid arrears within seven days. In a statement signed by its leaders, the group said federal workers are “paralysed” by poor wages, unpaid entitlements and harsh policies under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The forum revealed that some workers have not been paid since December 2025, while others are still owed wage award arrears promised since 2023. It slammed the “no work, no pay” stance as anti-worker and accused government of ignoring the health sector strike while Nigerians suffer without access to care. FWF also rejected the new tax regime, saying it only worsens hardship. The group warned that if government fails to act by January 19, workers will occupy federal secretariats nationwide. According to them, “Tinubu don fail federal workers,” and unless urgent action is taken, nationwide protest wahala go burst.

Tantita Security Sacks Ondo CSO Owoyele Joseph Over Alleged Misconduct as Allegations Mount Against State Coordinator Asonja

Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited has dismissed its Ondo State Chief Security Officer, Owoyele Omotuyi Joseph, following an internal investigation that found alleged breaches of operational ethics, including purported involvement in illegal oil bunkering activities.

According to Tantita’s statement, WhatsApp chats, payment receipts, and other documents linked Owoyele to alleged negotiations with individuals engaging in oil theft—actions that contradict the firm’s mandate to protect Nigeria’s oil infrastructure.

The company did not address growing allegations against its Ondo State Coordinator, Idowu Asonja, who has been accused by community youths of assault, arson, salary diversion, and abuse of office. Residents alleged that Asonja led armed men to burn a high chief’s residence, assaulted his own aide (Owoyele), and disrespected traditional authorities.

Workers and community members recently protested, claiming two years of unpaid salaries and demanding a probe into Asonja.

Despite the controversy, Tantita maintained that Owoyele is no longer authorized to act on its behalf and warned the public against dealing with him. The firm reiterated its commitment to professionalism and safeguarding national assets.

Tantita Security Boss in Ondo Accused of Salary Diversion as Workers Protest Two Years Unpaid Wages

Tension is rising in Okitipupa, Ondo State, as Tantita Security workers protest two years of unpaid salaries and accuse the state coordinator, Chief Idowu Asonja, of payroll manipulation, salary diversion, and abuse of office. Aggrieved workers stormed the palace of the Lisa of Idepe-Okitipupa, pleading for intervention and alleging falsified staff lists and ghost workers. Youth groups in Ikale land also accuse Asonja of leading armed men to destroy a chief’s residence and disrespecting traditional authority. They are demanding a full probe, withdrawal of soldiers, relocation of Tantita's office, and an apology to the Jegun of Idepe. Community tension remains high as calls for Tompolo and federal authorities to intervene intensify.

Strike: ASUU disputes FG’s claim of N50bn payment.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities says it has not received the N50bn revitalisation fund the Federal Government recently claimed to have released, insisting that none of the union’s demands has been met ahead of its National Executive Council meeting slated for November 8 and 9, 2025.
ASUU stated this in a Wednesday statement signed by Prof. Jurbe Molwus, who recalled that the union suspended its two-week warning strike in good faith after assurances from senior government officials that concrete proposals would be brought to the table.

“As ASUU mobilises for its National Executive Council meeting scheduled to hold on the 8th and 9th November, 2025, we expect that some of the outstanding entitlements such as 3.5 months withheld salaries, 25/35% wage award arrears, promotion arrears, unpaid salaries of some members etc. would have been paid to university workers by now. But all we get is press releases by the Honourable Minister of Education. What we need is credit alerts and not misleading releases.”

He noted that the Federal Government’s recent announcement of a N50bn disbursement had not translated into payment to universities.

“It is sad to further note that even the N50bn revitalisation fund the FGN claimed to have released some weeks ago is yet to reach the universities. We do not know why the Minister of Education is still keeping it.”

Molwus also faulted comments by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, claiming that N2.3bn had been released to settle salary and promotion arrears.

“Again, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Maruf Alausa, was quoted to have said in a recent release that ‘The FG has released N2.3bn to clear salary and promotion arrears in all federal universities’.

“But, as we speak right now, the university workers have yet to receive any such alerts. So, the minister’s claim of clearing backlog may be in the fiction of his imagination. He also claimed to have strengthened academic staff welfare, and we ask how?”

Molwus argued that the funds cited by the minister were insufficient.

Doctors begin nationwide indefinite strike after failed talks with Government.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced an indefinite strike following the Federal Government’s failure to meet their demands after a 30-day ultimatum expired.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the association’s president, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, said the strike became unavoidable after several unfulfilled promises and unsuccessful meetings with government representatives. According to him, the decision was made reluctantly but was necessary to draw attention to the deteriorating state of Nigeria’s healthcare system.

“This action is not driven by desire but by necessity. The government’s continued neglect of our welfare and the poor condition of hospitals nationwide has left us with no choice,” Suleiman stated.

He emphasized that the strike was not for personal benefit but aimed at protecting both doctors and patients by demanding a better working environment.

NARD listed major grievances including unpaid salaries and allowances, poor working conditions, shortage of staff, overwhelming workload, and lack of medical equipment, all of which have crippled effective healthcare delivery across the country.

Suleiman warned that the ongoing mass exodus of medical professionals would persist unless the government acted swiftly to address these concerns.

“The strength of any nation’s health system depends on the well-being of its doctors. When they are neglected and demoralized, patients ultimately bear the brunt,” he added.

He appealed to Nigerians, civil society organizations, and labour unions to support their struggle for a functional and humane health system rather than view it as a confrontation with the government.

NARD confirmed that the strike officially began on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and hospitals nationwide are already experiencing widespread disruption in services.

ASUU Strike Deepens as NLC Issues 4 Week Ultimatum to FG Over Broken Promises.

According to report by Punch newspaper on Tuesday October 21, 2025, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have joined forces to demand a lasting solution to the persistent instability in Nigeria’s university system.

During a meeting held at the NLC headquarters in Abuja, labour leaders from ASUU, SSANU, COEASU, and ASUP deliberated on the ongoing strike affecting universities nationwide. The NLC issued a four week ultimatum to the Federal Government to conclude negotiations with all unions in the education sector or face a nationwide industrial action.

ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, said the union declared the strike following the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum. He cited unresolved issues such as unpaid salaries, unfulfilled agreements, and poor infrastructure.

NLC President Joe Ajaero warned that workers would no longer tolerate government’s neglect of agreements. He condemned the “no work no pay” policy, saying it would now be replaced with “no pay, no work,” stressing that most strikes occur due to government’s failure to honour deals.

Ajaero insisted that if the government fails to act within four weeks, all Nigerian workers will join in a nationwide protest. ASUU vowed to resist further insincerity in negotiations, urging government to prioritise education.

The ASUU strike has now entered its eighth day.

Political Earthquake in Enugu: Governor Peter Mbah’s Alleged Move to APC Sparks PDP Crisis

The political scene in Enugu State is witnessing intense drama as Governor Peter Mbah’s rumored defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into confusion and deep internal division.

According to a report by The Punch on Saturday, October 11, 2025, the governor’s anticipated switch has exposed sharp splits within the PDP, as loyalists are torn between following Mbah into the ruling APC or staying with the opposition party.

In a bold political maneuver, the APC reportedly dissolved its Enugu State Executive Committee and replaced it with a caretaker committee to manage what appears to be a major political merger.

The newly appointed caretaker chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye, confirmed the governor’s readiness to defect, declaring:

“We went to the governor, and he has agreed to move with us into APC. He is not coming alone — he is coming with the whole structure of Enugu PDP.”


Nwoye revealed that the planned defection would include 260 ward councillors, 24 state House of Assembly members, National Assembly representatives, and the entire PDP executive committee, a move that could reshape the political landscape of the Southeast.

However, uncertainty clouds the move. The PDP Publicity Secretary in Enugu admitted that while Governor Mbah holds significant influence within the party, he has not officially informed the PDP leadership of any plans to defect.

Resistance is growing within PDP ranks. Chief Ray Nnaji, a former National Auditor of the party, dismissed claims of mass defection, predicting that “less than 20%” of PDP members would follow Mbah. He accused the governor of alienating local stakeholders and relying heavily on external consultants instead of the party’s grassroots structure.

Some state lawmakers have also expressed frustration, citing unpaid salaries and allowances as part of their discontent with the governor’s leadership.

As tensions rise, Enugu State — long considered a PDP stronghold — may soon witness one of the most significant political realignments in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.

Resident Doctors in FCT Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike

The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCT), has embarked on a seven-day warning strike to protest unresolved issues in the health sector.

Announcing the action in Abuja, ARD-FCT President, Dr. George Ebong, said the decision followed resolutions at an emergency meeting on Friday, September 5. He explained that despite several rounds of dialogue, the FCT Administration had failed to address long-standing concerns.

Issues raised include lack of manpower, poor welfare, unpaid salaries, unexplained deductions, and the psychological toll of long working hours. Ebong noted that no new employment has taken place since 2011, leaving doctors to cover multiple departments. He recalled that the pressure of excessive workload recently led to the death of a doctor in Port Harcourt.

The association also cited unsafe conditions, pointing to a nurse who died from a snake bite in Abaji General Hospital. “The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has been notified severally of the issues affecting doctors but has allegedly turned a blind eye,” Ebong said. He urged the administration to declare a state of emergency across the 14 district and general hospitals in the FCT.

The strike, he stressed, will be uninterrupted. “If after seven days the issues raised are not resolved, the doctors will embark on an indefinite strike,” he warned, adding that decision-making must include frontline health professionals.

Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Isaq Salako, expressed optimism that ongoing talks with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) could avert a nationwide strike. “The National Association of Resident Doctors has issued an ultimatum, but I believe with the level of conversation ongoing, we had a meeting on Monday; we are making progress,” he said on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.

He explained that the main issue remains the residency training allowance, about 40 percent of which for 2025 is yet to be paid. “That is my hope, and that is what we are working on,” he said.

ASUU To FG: We’ve Shown Enough Patience

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned the Federal Government that its patience is running out over unresolved demands.

ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, said lecturers had sacrificed enough and kept schools open despite government neglect. He decried the Tinubu administration’s “extremely slow” response, noting that issues such as the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, unpaid salaries, withheld promotions, and poor funding of public universities remain unresolved.

Piwuna said the union may have “no other option” than to embark on strike if the government fails to act. ASUU members had earlier staged nationwide protests over the crisis.

#ASUU #Education #Nigeria

BREAKING: Medical Staff Urge Tinubu Presidency To Probe Corruption, Worsening Conditions At Yaba Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital

Medical workers at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, have petitioned the Tinubu presidency to probe alleged corruption and worsening conditions under Medical Director Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye, whose tenure officially ended in May 2025.

In a statement titled “Worsening state of affairs in the hospital”, staff alleged:

Parts of the hospital have lacked electricity for months; wards are infested with bedbugs.

Food and medications for patients are allegedly diverted, leaving patients hungry and untreated.

Frequent violent ward breakouts have forced some wards to shut down due to safety fears.

An electronic medical record system remains non-functional despite continued payments to a private contractor.

Construction projects remain incomplete despite millions released by government.

Workers accused Owoeye of “incompetent leadership and unprecedented corruption,” including fund diversions and shady PPP contracts. They also alleged that a recent ministerial probe was compromised, excluding key stakeholders like doctors and nurses’ associations.

Their demand: The Presidency must reject Owoeye’s reappointment and order a transparent process for a new medical director to prevent “total collapse” of the institution.

This comes weeks after resident doctors in Yaba staged a warning strike over unpaid salaries and poor welfare. Earlier this year, SaharaReporters obtained audio where Owoeye admitted diverting patients’ meal funds to settle electricity bills.

#Corruption #Healthcare #Nigeria #Tinubu

ASUU declares nationwide strike over unpaid salaries.