Nigeria News

Court of Appeal orders ASUU to call off strike

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted the application for leave to appeal filed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

The leave so granted allows ASUU to formally challenge the interlocutory order issued by the National Industrial Court, directing its members to resume work pending the determination of the substantive suit filed by the Federal Government against the strike embarked upon by ASUU.

In a ruling on Friday, a three-member panel of the court, led by Justice Hamma Barka ordered the striking lecturers to “immediately” call off its eight-months strike.

The court struck out ASUU’s request for stay of execution of the Industrial Court’s order, which it’s lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) withdrew on Thursday.

The appellate court said should ASUU fail to re-open the universities, the order to appeal against the interlocutory injunction of the National Industrial Court “will be automatically vacated.”

It gave the lecturers’ union seven days within which to file its notice of appeal against the order of the the National Industrial Court.

Treasure Orokpo

A multi-talented individual with a passion for diverse fields, Treasure Orokpo is a trained journalist, skilled cook, and AI enthusiast. When she's not uncovering the latest stories, you can find her whipping up culinary creations in the kitchen and entertainment.

Recent Posts

Benue killings: Ortom cancels 64th birthday celebrations

Former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has called off all planned celebrations for…

1 day ago

Gov Alia appoints 2Face Idibia as Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has appointed renowned music icon, Innocent "2Face" Idibia, as the…

2 days ago

Benue killings: Self defense is necessary, but let’s not be sentimental about it – Gov Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia has stressed the importance of taking a clear-eyed, strategic approach to security…

2 days ago

Benue ranked among top HIV-affected states with over 202,000 cases – NACA

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has released its 2024 HIV spectrum…

2 days ago

Benue under siege: Gov Alia, NSA Ribadu clash over State’s security situation

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu have offered contrasting…

2 days ago

11 killed as armed herdsmen attack Benue Senator Emmanuel Udende’s Hometown

At least 11 people have been confirmed dead following a fresh attack by suspected armed…

2 days ago