The Labour Party (LP) has chastised its members in the House of Representatives, accusing them of failing as ambassadors of the party and undermining its leadership. The criticism is directed at purportedly derogatory statements made about the party’s planned national convention by Hon. Afam Ogene, the leader of the LP caucus in the House. According to a statement released by the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, the party leadership expressed disappointment at its House caucus for frequently resorting to airing internal grievances in the media instead of resolving issues internally. Ifoh mentioned a recent statement by…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have been urged by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Rt. Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, to end their seven-day warning strike that began on Monday. In a statement issued by Olajide Oshundun, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Hon. Onyejeocha expressed disappointment at the unions’ decision, the Minister stated their disregard for the Federal Government’s proactive measures aimed at addressing their concerns. According to her, the Ministry had not been officially notified of the strike as required by the…
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, on Monday distributed Ramadan palliatives to patients receiving treatment in government hospitals across the state. In a press release issued by the Director of Special Duties, Sania Abba Ypla, the state’s commissioner of information, Halilu Dantiye, revealed that 2,213 (10 kg) sacks of maize and 2,213 (10 kg) bags of rice were given to patients who were admitted to general and cottage hospitals, paediatric hospitals and specialty hospitals throughout the state. As the governor’s representative, Dantiye oversaw the delivery of the food supplies to each patient admitted at the Abubakar Imam Urology…
President Bola Tinubu has implemented adjustments to the leadership structure of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education. These changes, announced by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, entail the appointment of Brigadier-General Lawal Isa (retd.) as the new Chairman of the Commission, while Dr. Idris Sani assumes the role of Executive Secretary/CEO. Brigadier-General Lawal Ja’afar Isa (Rtd) has been appointed as the Chairman of the Commission, taking over from his previous position as Executive Secretary. Concurrently, Dr. Idris Sani has been named as the Executive Secretary/CEO, succeeding Sha’aban Sharada, who held the position…
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Julieta Valls Noyes, embarks on a crucial diplomatic mission to Ethiopia and Chad from March 18th to March 23rd. In both countries, Assistant Secretary Noyes will engage in high-level discussions with senior government officials, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. The primary focus of these discussions will revolve around refugee resettlement, the provision of humanitarian assistance, and the protection of aid workers across the continent. Of particular importance will be the implementation of pledges made at the December 2023 Global Refugee Forum. Assistant Secretary Noyes aims to…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld judgment regarding the unlawful arrest and detention of Felix Okonkwo, one of the legal representatives of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Okonkwo, alongside Ikenna Chibuike and Okafor Ugochukwu, had filed a fundamental human rights suit against the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) following their arrest on September 27, 2021. Justice Samaila Bature, in a ruling delivered on March 24, 2022, found the police culpable for the unlawful arrest and detention of the appellants. Consequently, a fine of N2 million was imposed on the…
President Vladimir Putin is poised to tighten his grip on power on Sunday in a Russian election that is certain to deliver him a landslide victory, though thousands of opponents staged a symbolic noon protest at polling stations. Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is set to win a new six-year term that would enable him to overtake Josef Stalin and become Russia’s longest-serving leader for more than 200 years. The election comes just over two years since Putin triggered the deadliest European conflict since World War Two by ordering the invasion of Ukraine. He casts it as a…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has granted approval for the establishment of the country’s inaugural children’s television station. Spearheaded by Idowu Sowunmi, a former editorial member of ThisDay Newspapers, the newly licensed station has the potential to completely transform youth entertainment and education in Nigeria. Based in Lagos State, the innovative station, operated by Three Tees Entertainment Limited, is designed to cater specifically to the entertainment and educational needs of Nigeria’s youth. With df programming, including locally-produced and international content spanning cartoons, educational shows, and live-action series, the station aims to offer high-quality, age-appropriate content that fosters learning, creativity, and…
In the aftermath of the recent violence in the Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government Area in Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori embarked on a visit to assess the extent of the devastation on Monday. However, the presence of journalists to cover the governor’s tour was met with resistance from military Joint Task Force (JTF) personnel. The JTF, stationed in the area, barred journalists from accessing Okuama by blockading major entry points with an armoured personnel carrier tank. This obstruction halted vehicular and human traffic, including media representatives, from entering the troubled community. Governor Oborevwori was received…
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, says the Federal Government has released N12.7 billion to provide meters in Army barracks across the country. The amount is from the N40 billion earmarked for the mass metering project. Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communication, and Media Relations to the Minister, said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. He quoted the minister as saying this during the flag-off of the metering exercise at the headquarters of the 9th Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja Military Cantonment. He said the exercise would be in phases, with the Ikeja cantonment being…
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have embarked on a nationwide strike beginning today (Monday). The strike action is in protest against alleged unfair treatment and disparities in salary payments by the Federal Government. National President of SSANU, Muhammed Ibrahim, stated the grievances of the unions, citing the non-payment of 2022 arrears to their members, including Vice Chancellors, registrars, and bursars. Despite issuing a warning last Monday, the government has failed to address these concerns, prompting the commencement of the strike. However, Minister for Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman,…
President Bola Tinubu has declared that the perpetrators behind the killings of Nigerian Army personnel in Delta State will face justice. The incident, which resulted in the death of at least 16 soldiers, occurred during a peace mission aimed at quelling clashes between communities in the region. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau confirmed that troops from the 181 Amphibious Battalion, deployed in the Bomadi region, were attacked while on a peace-keeping mission in Okuoma community. The Joint Task Force, under the supervision of Major General Jamal Abdussalam, recovered the bodies of fifteen soldiers. In response to the tragic…