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NO CRISIS IN NASU SAYS NATIONAL PRESIDENT COMRADE MAKOLO HASSAN
The story in town is that the rumor about NASU is a configuration of factions, but there is no element of truth in it, because, the real body has come out to debunk the false and unconfirmed rumors.
This stable, Newsthumb, gathered from authoritative sources that there is no crisis whatsoever in the union.
We can confirm to you authoritatively that there is no crisis whatsoever in NASU, on the below facts and figures, and we quote inter alia: In a related development of the ensuing matter, the attention of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) was drawn to a malicious online publication by “Thenewstrack” titled, “Breaking: Crisis hits NASU members split to form NANTSNU.” The Union (NASU) wishes to inform the teeming NASU members as well as the general public that there is NO CRISIS IN NASU and to state further as follows:
The said online publication is a representation of the figment of imagination of Mr. Niyi Akinnibi of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State who ascribed to himself the position of NANTSNU President in the publication.
The brains behind the National Association of Non-Teaching Staff of Nigerian Universities (NANTSNU) are former officers of NASU who were duly expelled from NASU on the recommendation of the organs of NASU for various infringements in line with Rule 22 (6) of the NASU Constitution. The said self-seeking persons wanted a platform to create an empire for themselves where they can perpetrate their illegalities.
The expelled members include:
Mr. Adeniyi Akinnibi, former State Chairman, NASU, Osun State Council was expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Union on 1st May, 2017
Mr. Adebayo Aladerotohun, former Branch Chairman, NASU, Federal University of Technology, Akure was expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 6th November, 2019 following the recommendation of the Universities and Inter-University Centres Trade Group Council.
Mr. Oluwole I. Odewumi, Branch Chairman, NASU, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife was expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 1st May, 2017 following the recommendation of the Universities and Inter-University Centres Trade Group Council.
Mr. Dike Chukwuemeka, former Branch Secretary, NASY, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka was Akure was expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 6th November, 2019 following the recommendation of the Universities and Inter-University Centres Trade Group Council.
Mr. Joseph Adegbola, former Branch Chairman, NASU, Ekiti State University and former Member, National Executive Council (NEC) was expelled by the NEC on 6th November, 2019 following the recommendation of the Universities and Inter-University Centres Trade Group Council.
Mr. Tope Akanmu, former Branch Chairman, NASU, Ekiti State University was expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 6th November, 2019 following the recommendation of the Universities and Inter-University Centres Trade Group Council.
Mr. Akosile Osanyinbi, Branch Secretary, NASU, Federal University of Technology, Akure was expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 6th November, 2019 following the recommendation of the Universities and Inter-University Centres Trade Group Council.
Mr. Ajagbe Olajide, Branch Chairman, NASU, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife was expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 1st May, 2017 following the recommendation of the Universities and Inter-University Centres Trade Group Council.
Mrs. Wenya R. Mumiyo, Branch Treasurer, NASU, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife was expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 1st May, 2017 following the recommendation of the Universities and Inter-University Centres Trade Group Council.
Mr. I.O.A. Fadairo, former Branch Chairman, NASU, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta was expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 19th February, 2011.
Mr. A. A. Ekundayo, former Branch Chairman, NASU, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta was expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 19th February, 2011.
Mr. J. J. Bello, former Branch Chairman, NASU, University of Ilorin was expelled by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 1st May, 2017 following the recommendation of the Universities and Inter-University Centres Trade Group Council.
The above listed expelled members who have not appealed against their expulsion, unethically embarked on their futile effort to form NANTSNU.
They were in NASU till their expulsion, some of which are as recent as 6th November, 2019. All along, while they enjoyed their full benefits in NASU, they did not consider NASU as amorphous, bad, etc. It is important to state the position some of them occupied in NASU before their expulsion as follows:
Mr. Adeniyi Akinnibi served 2 terms of 4 years each as Branch Chairman Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He also served 2 terms as State Chairman, NASU, Osun State Council and National Executive Council (NEC) Member of the Union for more than 8 years before becoming State Treasurer Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State on the platform of NASU in year 2015.
Mr. Adebayo Aladerotohun served as Branch Chairman, NASU, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State from 2015 to 2019.
Mr. Joseph Adegbola served 2 terms as Branch Chairman, NASU, Federal State University and 2 terms as National Executive Council (NEC) Member of the Union.
The same arrowheads of NANTSNU previously attempted formation of a Union with the name Nigeria University Admin and Technical Staff Union (NUATSU). The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) sitting in Lagos in her judgement declared by the Hon. Justice (Dr.) I. J. Essien in suit No: NICN/LA/407/2017 declared the purported formation of NUATSU as null, void and of no effect. Meanwhile, they have gone to appeal the judgement which is pending in court.
While still in the court of Appeal, they went ahead to change the name from NUATSU to NANTSNU in an attempt to embark on another self-serving and futile journey which is an action that is dead on arrival.
At the just concluded 7th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of NASU held from Tuesday, 3rd to Thursday, 5th December, 2019 at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja where close to 800 delegates across the country from all the branches of NASU attended, the new National leadership of NASU were dully elected to run the affairs of the Union till the next Quadrennial National Delegates Conference also passed vote of implicit confidence on the National Secretariat of NASU under the leadership of Prince Peters A. Adeyemi (JP), General Secretary.
The Conference expressed her implicit confidence in NASU as presently constituted. Between the last Quadrennial National Delegates Conference and now, there has not been any national gathering of the Union where the decision of the last Delegates Conference was reviewed to the contrary.
It is therefore important to caution all NASU members to be wary of falling victim to the antics of these elements of their journey of self-destruction.
If we are going by what a factional group of the union posted on line recently, there is no iota of truth in the story being peddled about NASU, and we are using this medium to tell the public that NASU is intact and indivisible.
The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode, next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland, Ogun State, has directed popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to complete the family’s royal lineage data form to establish his legitimate membership in the ruling house.
The Chairman of the ruling house and former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Abdulateef Owoyemi, told our correspondence on Saturday that only bonafide members of the family would be allowed to participate in the selection process.
Ayinde, in a letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Agunsebi Quarters, Ijebu-Ode, announced his interest in the stool.
The Fuji icon described himself as a “bonafide son” of the ruling house, adding that his candidacy aligns with Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.
The letter went viral on social media on Friday, sparking reactions from members of the public.
However, Owoyemi explained that the Olori Omooba of Ijebu land had been directed to complete the Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form.
He stressed that the form, which requires contenders to trace their genealogy back seven generations, ensures that only genuine princes from the family can participate, thereby blocking “strangers” from claiming the throne.
He said, “The first step for anyone interested in contesting for the Awujale throne is to declare their lineage by filling the standard Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form. Once confirmed as a legitimate member of the ruling house, they can then apply for the expression of interest form.
“We have told him, just like everyone else interested in the Awujale throne, that the first step is to declare his lineage. He will do this by completing the royal lineage data form, showing his full name, which parent and grandparent he descends from, and continuing up to seven generations.
“The completed form will be signed and submitted to the head of the ruling house unit of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, who will affirm that he is a genuine member. Only then will the process move forward.”
Although the application window for the throne officially closed on December 5, Owoyemi said KWAM 1 had been given an extension of five days, which would lapse on December 10.
“We won’t shut anybody out of picking the next Awujale, but we must ensure that you are a legitimate member of Fusengbuwa. Every right comes with responsibilities. For a royal family, everyone must prove their legitimacy by completing the royal lineage data form.
“When we receive the form, we will review it meticulously. If clarification is needed, we will contact the applicant. We welcome men of influence who will use their influence to enhance the throne, not to claim it, ensuring that what truly belongs to our family is preserved,” he said.
Owoyemi explained that the ruling house hoped to have a new Awujale by the second or third week of January 2026.
“The local government has given us 14 days to select candidates, which expires on December 18. After that, the kingmakers have seven days to deliberate and choose one candidate, whose name will be forwarded to the governor.
“Legally, the government then has 21 days to conduct background checks and security clearance, allowing for objections or protests. After this period, the State Executive Council will ratify the nominee, and the governor will announce the next Awujale, after which coronation rites will commence.
“So, combining the candidate selection, kingmakers’ deliberation, and legal objection period, we are looking at around 42 days. Therefore, we expect the next Awujale to emerge between the second and third week of January,” Owoyemi said.
The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode, next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland, Ogun State, has directed popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to complete the family’s royal lineage data form to establish his legitimate membership in the ruling house.
The Chairman of the ruling house and former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Abdulateef Owoyemi, told our correspondence on Saturday that only bonafide members of the family would be allowed to participate in the selection process.
Ayinde, in a letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Agunsebi Quarters, Ijebu-Ode, announced his interest in the stool.
The Fuji icon described himself as a “bonafide son” of the ruling house, adding that his candidacy aligns with Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.
The letter went viral on social media on Friday, sparking reactions from members of the public.
However, Owoyemi explained that the Olori Omooba of Ijebu land had been directed to complete the Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form.
He stressed that the form, which requires contenders to trace their genealogy back seven generations, ensures that only genuine princes from the family can participate, thereby blocking “strangers” from claiming the throne.
He said, “The first step for anyone interested in contesting for the Awujale throne is to declare their lineage by filling the standard Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form. Once confirmed as a legitimate member of the ruling house, they can then apply for the expression of interest form.
“We have told him, just like everyone else interested in the Awujale throne, that the first step is to declare his lineage. He will do this by completing the royal lineage data form, showing his full name, which parent and grandparent he descends from, and continuing up to seven generations.
“The completed form will be signed and submitted to the head of the ruling house unit of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, who will affirm that he is a genuine member. Only then will the process move forward.”
Although the application window for the throne officially closed on December 5, Owoyemi said KWAM 1 had been given an extension of five days, which would lapse on December 10.
“We won’t shut anybody out of picking the next Awujale, but we must ensure that you are a legitimate member of Fusengbuwa. Every right comes with responsibilities. For a royal family, everyone must prove their legitimacy by completing the royal lineage data form.
“When we receive the form, we will review it meticulously. If clarification is needed, we will contact the applicant. We welcome men of influence who will use their influence to enhance the throne, not to claim it, ensuring that what truly belongs to our family is preserved,” he said.
Owoyemi explained that the ruling house hoped to have a new Awujale by the second or third week of January 2026.
“The local government has given us 14 days to select candidates, which expires on December 18. After that, the kingmakers have seven days to deliberate and choose one candidate, whose name will be forwarded to the governor.
“Legally, the government then has 21 days to conduct background checks and security clearance, allowing for objections or protests. After this period, the State Executive Council will ratify the nominee, and the governor will announce the next Awujale, after which coronation rites will commence.
“So, combining the candidate selection, kingmakers’ deliberation, and legal objection period, we are looking at around 42 days. Therefore, we expect the next Awujale to emerge between the second and third week of January,” Owoyemi said.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the October 4, 2024 judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (popularly called VIO) from further stopping, impounding, or confiscating vehicles on the road and imposing fines on motorists.
In a judgment on Thursday, a three-member panel of the appellate court resolved the three issues identified for determination against the appellant, the Directorate of Road Traffic Services.
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Justice Oyejoju Oyebiola Oyewumi, who delivered the lead judgment, held that the appeal was without merit. She awarded a cost of N1million against the appellant and in favour of the respondent, a rights activist and public interest attorney, Abubakar Marshal.
President Bola Tinubu has nominated a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence.
The nomination was conveyed in a letter sent to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, announcing Musa as the replacement for Mohammed Badaru, who resigned from the position on Monday due to health reasons.
In his letter to the Senate, the President expressed confidence in Musa’s capacity to lead the defence ministry and strengthen Nigeria’s security framework.
The nomination was confirmed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The statement added, “General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025. He won the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012.
“Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa received his primary and secondary education there before attending the College of Advanced Studies in Zaria. He graduated in 1986 and enrolled at the Nigerian Defence Academy the same year, earning a Bachelor of Science degree upon graduation in 1991.
“General Musa was commissioned into the Nigerian Army as a Second Lieutenant in 1991 and has since had a distinguished career.
“His appointments include General Staff Officer 1, Training/Operations at HQ 81 Division; Commanding Officer, 73 Battalion; Assistant Director, Operational Requirements, Department of Army Policy and Plans; and Infantry Representative/Member, Training Team, HQ Nigerian Army Armour Corps.
“In 2019, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff, Training/Operations, Headquarters Infantry Centre and Corps; Commander, Sector 3, Operation Lafiya Dole; and Commander, Sector 3 Multinational Joint Task Force in the Lake Chad Region.
“In 2021, General Musa was appointed Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai. He later became Commander of the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps before being appointed Chief of Defence Staff by President Tinubu in 2023.”
Newsthumb had earlier reported that Badaru, who was appointed Minister of Defence on August 21, 2023, cited ill health in his resignation letter.
A statement by Onanuga added that Tinubu had accepted the resignation and thanked him for his service to the nation.
The statement further noted, “President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week.
“His resignation comes amid President Tinubu’s declaration of a national security emergency, with plans to elaborate on its scope in due course.”
Badaru recently came under criticism following a BBC Hausa interview in which he said some terrorists could not be targeted because their forest hideouts were too dense for bombs to reach.
Stephen Angbulu
With three years of experience, Stephen, The PUNCH correspondent, has been covering Nigeria’s presidency, politics, security, immigration and trafficking in persons
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