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NAAT Unimaid branch down lab tools for three days
NAAT Unimaid branch down lab tools for three days
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The National Association of Academic Technologists NAAT University of Maiduguri (Unimaid) branch has shut down all laboratory activities for three days to press home demands for five and a half months salary arrears which was seized by the previous regime under the guise of no work no pay policy.
In a heavily crowded rally hosted within the campus of the University of Maiduguri, chairman of naat in unimaid Comrade Yusuf Bulus told newsmen that this warning strike will last for three days after which it will be called off to assess the seriousness of the government towards sorting out the myriad of demands of his members.
He said his union was not happy with the shabby treatment it received from the office of the Accountant General of the Federation in Abuja as it concerns memos on the payment of their salary arrears which has since been approved by President Bola Tinubu.
“We want to thank God Almighty for the breath of life and also appreciate our esteemed but humbled members, that despite the fasting periods have availed themselves for this press conference.” he posited.
In a release he narrated a litany of woes which led to the industrial action adding that: “The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) painfully embarked on an industrial action on the 21st day of March, 2022 to press home our demands.
” Among which includes: Full implementation of 2009 agreement, payment of outstanding earned allowances, release of enabling circular for carrier elongation for CONTISS 14 and 15, upgrade obsolete equipment and improve the dilapidated structural state of laboratories in our citadel of higher learning, re-negotiation of the aforementioned 2009 agreement. “
He revealed that following the intervention of well-meaning Nigerians, like the former Speaker of the Ninth National Assembly Femi Gbajabiamila, the cry of parents and students, the Union resolved to call off the lingering industrial action that lasted 5 months and 2 weeks adding that eventually the strike was called off on 25th of August 2022 with no meaningful progress.
However, “Under the new dispensation of the father of our nation, the Chief advocate of renewed hope for Nigeria, our President Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and commander in Chief, who granted a waiver on non-payment of the withheld salaries on the inception of his administration. As we speak this executive waiver refuse to see the light of day.
“Despite repeated subtle reminders, in form of written correspondences from the Union, sadly the government remains insensitive to our plights. Left with no choice, the Union unanimously decided to abide by the outcome of the Virtual conference held on the 13th March, 2024, and the outcome of branch congress resolution held on the 18th March, 2024.
“The branch has decided to embark on a three days warning strike commencing from the 20th March, 2024, terminating on 22nd March, 2024.
” In the course of this warning industrial dispute, all laboratories will be shut down, there will be no conducting and teaching of practicals no project works and no conducting of research works.
We want to thank you all for honouring our invitation, and hope you convey our massage to the appropriate authorities.” Said Comrade Yusuf Bulus the
Branch Chairman, NAAT Unimaid.
NAAT Unimaid branch down lab tools for three days
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen victims abducted in December 2025, including six family members of Inspector Hussaini Abubakar of Maru Police Division, have been released by their captors.
Zagazola reliably gathered that the release occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026. Unfortunately, two of the victims, identified as Bashir Marafa, aged 45, and Halliru Kabiru, aged 50, were killed while in captivity.
Sources added that a pregnant woman among the abductees delivered a baby girl while in captivity. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Maru.
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons abducted earlier this month in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been rescued, while a separate bandit attack in Talata Mafara LGA left one person dead and others missing.
Sources confirmed that Bashir Adamu Iyatawa, 42, and Kenneth Allahmagani, 35, both from Zaria City, Kaduna State, were abducted at Unguwar Chida Village in Tsafe on Feb. 16, 2026.
They were rescued on Feb. 26, debriefed, and later taken to a hospital for medical attention before being handed over to their relatives.
In a separate incident, armed bandits loyal to a local bandit leader, Na Sanda, attacked the outskirts of Jangebe town in Talata Mafara LGA on Feb. 27 at about 2:00 a.m.
The attack resulted in the death of Misbawu Aminu, 30, and the abduction of an unspecified number of persons to an undisclosed location.
Joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and local vigilante groups are reported to be pursuing the fleeing bandits. Authorities have assured that efforts to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the culprits are ongoing.
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
By: Zagazola Makama
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was killed following an ambush by suspected ISWAP terrorists along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the incident occurred on February 25 at about 7:30 a.m. when gunmen attacked members of the CJTF and hunters on routine patrol. Fifty-year-old Bello Adamu, a member of the CJTF, was fatally injured in the attack.
Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI, Police Tactical Units, and CJTF personnel visited the scene, documented the incident, and evacuated the victim to Gwoza General Hospital, where he was certified dead on arrival. His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Monitoring of the area continues to prevent further attacks.
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