The Federal Government will today meet aggrieved leadership of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Union. The meeting was announced on Monday in a statement issued by the Deputy Director, Press in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Samuel Olowookere.

The leader of Arewa Youth Forum, Alhaji Yerima Shettima has called on President Muhbammadu Buhari not to consider restructuring the country, stressing that what the country needs now is not restructuring as being canvassed by some stakeholders. Shettima stated this in a chat with newsmen in Kaduna.

The wife of late Igbo warlord, Bianca Ojukwu has warned the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu and his supporters to steer clear of Anambra state governorship election or have themselves to blame. The former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain gave the warning yesterday during the inauguration of Akpokuodike Fan Club, in Awka, the Anambra state capital.

Following the flood disaster that has affected several parts of Benue state at the weekend, Governor Samuel Ortom has appealed for financial assistance from the Federal Government toward tackling the effects of the natural disasters in the state. Ortom made the appeal at a ceremony to mark the 45th birthday of his wife, Mrs. Eunice Ortom, held at the Redeemed Christian Church, Mega Parish, Makurdi.

The Federal Government and the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) may have commenced processes toward facilitating an upward review of the current minimum wage for workers in the country. The Secretary General of the Congress, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson stated this on Saturday in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. He disclosed that the Federal Government has already requested for a list of representatives expected to join government representatives in the negotiation process.

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has distanced himself from the clamour for the restructuring of Nigeria by some section of Nigerians. Obasanjo, who faulted the call said what Nigeria needs now is not restructuring of the country but that of individual mentality. 
He made his stance known on the sidelines of the African Leadership Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa.