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National Industrial Court

JUST IN: Court orders end to ASUU strike

John Ogunsemore Sep 21, 2022 0

The National Industrial Court on Wednesday ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its seven-month strike. The court order comes days after National President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke warned that a…

Law

Court strikes out FG’s suit against resident doctors

Glory Abuh-Adejoh Mar 3, 2022 0

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Thursday struck out a suit filed by the Federal Government against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). Joined as a co-claimant in the suit is the Federal Ministry of health.…

Business

Unpaid salary arrears: Court orders Sterling Bank to pay N1.7m judgment debt

Glory Abuh-Adejoh/Talatu Maiwada Jan 27, 2021 0

The National Industrial Court on Wednesday ordered Sterling Bank Plc to pay N1.7 million as judgment debt. Delivering judgment, Justice Benedict Kanyip, also directed that the claimants be paid N576,720 each, being the judgment sum of…

News

UNILAG: Prof Ogundipe Withdraws Case Against Governing Council

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 21, 2020 0

Ousted Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has withdrawn his case against the Governing Council of the University and it's Chairman, Prof. Wale Babalakin, challenging his removal as VC.…

Government

National Industrial Court Directs Resumption of Registrars, Staff on level 14, Above

Umeh Sandra May 6, 2020 0

The President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NIC), Justice Benedict Kanyip, has directed all divisional registrars and members of staff on Grade Level 14 and above to resume work immediately. This was contained in…

Government

Absence of Judge Stalls Report of Settlement in N100m Damages Suit

Glory Abuh-Adejoh Feb 25, 2020 0

The absence of Justice Olufunke Anuwe of the National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Tuesday stalls hearing in a report of settlement in a N100 million in damages suit, filed by a staff member of the CCECC, Mr Godspower Ntaka. The…

Politics

8 Reinstated Rivers Perm Sects Plead for Portfolios

Precious Akutamadu Feb 17, 2020 0

Eight permanent secretaries reinstated by the National Industrial Court (NIC) after their sack by Rivers Government are calling on Gov. Nyesome Wike to assign them portfolios. They also resolved to continue to report at their…

Law

Court Affirms KWASU Staff Dismissal over Cult Membership, Sexual Harassment

Glory Abuh-Adejoh Jan 21, 2020 0

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Tuesday affirmed the dismissal of Mr. Anthony Corsy, as Kwara State University Principal Technologist, over gross misconduct of cult membership and sexual harassment. SEE ALSO: “Restore LG Elected…

Government

Court Dismisses N236m Gratuity, Pension Suit Filed by ex-Taraba Dep. Governor

Thompson Yamput Jan 13, 2020 0

The National Industrial Court sitting in Jos on Monday dismissed a suit filed by Alhaji Garba Umar, former Deputy Governor of Taraba, seeking N236 million as gratuity and pension. Delivering judgment, Justice Kenneth Amadi,…

Law

Court dismisses ex-governor of Borno, Goni’s suit for pension, benefits

News Agency of Nigeria Dec 18, 2019 0

The National Industrial Court, Abuja on Wednesday dismissed ex- Borno governor, Mohammed Goni’s suit for payment of pension and other benefits, for lacking in merit. Goni, the claimant was the first civilian governor of the former Borno…

News

“WAEC was right to dismiss you over exam malpractice” – Court tells sacked staff

Glory Abuh-Adejoh Mar 11, 2019 0

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Monday affirmed the dismissal of Mr Collins Uchechukwu, as West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exam officer. Uchechukwu was dismissed over his involvement in examination malpractice during …

Crime

FG in fresh moves to sack Onnoghen as CJN, NJC chairman

Samuel Oduoye Jan 19, 2019 0

The Federal Government has approached the the Code of Conduct Tribunal to facilitate the removal of Justice Walter Onnoghen, both as the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the chairman of the National Judicial Council. The motion was…

Law

Court okays ex-Unity Bank staff’s dismissal over N306.2m fraud

Glory Abuh-Adejoh Jan 14, 2019 0

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Monday affirmed the dismissal of one Rabi Ibrahim, from Unity Bank Plc, following her involvement in N306.2 million fraud. Ibrahim was dismissed on grounds of negligence, when it was discovered…

Metro

Court orders Fidelity bank to pay dismissed worker

Glory Abuh-Adejoh Nov 26, 2018 0

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Monday ordered Fidelity Bank Plc to pay N340, 361 to its dismissed staff, Mr Alah Jonathan. The amount is the ex-worker’s one month’s salary in lieu of notice of termination of his employment.…