The Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, condemned the invasion of the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Abuja on Wednesday. He disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The raid, which occurred on Wednesday night, was described as a “sinister and calculated attack” designed to intimidate the labour union. He stated, “Amnesty International strongly condemns the brazen invasion of the headquarters of Nigeria Labour Congress by a contingent of armed security personnel. The chilling raid last night appears to be part of a sinister and calculated attack designed to intimidate the labour union.” During the raid, security…
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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered that the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed in the state capital be further relaxed, allowing movement from 12 noon to 6 pm daily until further notice. The governor issued the order on Thursday in a statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, noting that the decision was taken after assessing the security situation in the state. “In light of the improved security situation in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, the Plateau State Government has further relaxed the curfew, effective today, Thursday, 8th August 2024. Residents are now permitted to move freely for their…
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has called on Nigerians to support Nigerian athletes participating in the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics. According to a post on his X account on Thursday, he said, “Our athletes are giving their best and making us proud. D’Tigress made the nation proud, and there’s no shame in losing to the world’s number 1 ranked team. They struck a high note and made a statement even at the quarterfinal match with 74 – 88. “The first African team ever to get to the quarter-finals, they have moved four ranks up on the power ranking…
The group, which currently boasts 467 members, includes prominent individuals such as Olajide Odidiomo, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest. A WhatsApp group has been established to promote Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s potential presidential bid in 2027. The group, which currently boasts 467 members, includes prominent individuals such as Olajide Odidiomo, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest. Notably, several of Governor Makinde’s aides are also part of the group, including his personal assistant on political matters, Akeem Azeez, SaharaReporters learnt. Additionally, officials from local government councils are also participating in…
The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress has issued a strong condemnation of the Federal Government’s handling of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests, calling for an immediate reversal of the policies that have plunged the nation into economic hardship. The NEC convened an emergency meeting on Wednesday to assess the impact of these policies on Nigerian workers and the broader population. In a communiqué signed by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, the NEC expressed deep concern over the government’s response to the mass protests, which began on August 1, 2024. The protests, triggered by widespread…
The Nigeria Immigration Service has suspended an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II, Okpravero Ufuoma, for allegedly soliciting financial gratification from a traveller. NIS Comptroller General, Mrs Kemi Nandap, made this known in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Kenneth Udo, on Thursday in Abuja. According to Nandap, the officer’s conduct, captured in a video circulating on social media, does not reflect the values and ethics of professionalism upheld by the NIS. She condemned the alleged misconduct, saying that it undermined the ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing service standards. She, however, assured all that the officer had…
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti has issued an urgent directive advising all female staff and students on the Ikole campus to remain indoors from 7th to 9th August 2024 due to the Oro festival scheduled to be held in the Ikole-Ekiti community. According to a statement from the registrar’s office dated August 6, the measure is intended to ensure the safety of the university’s female members during this traditional event. In a memo signed by Senior Assistant Registrar Ibukunoluwa O. Alamu, the university stressed the need for this precaution due to the “Oro” festival. The notice was titled, “Notice to All Female…
The National Youth Service Corps has announced the schedule for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course. The announcement was contained in a circular dated August 7, 2023, and titled “2024 Batch “B” Orientation Course”. It was signed by the Director PRS Ahmed Ikaka for the Director General of the corp. The circular noted that the orientation exercise will take place across all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory. The orientation course is set to commence on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, with registration slated to run from the 28th to the 30th of August. The…
The Abuja Residents Youth Association has declared a week of peace, beginning on 11 August, to promote harmonious relationships among youths in the Federal Capital Territory. Its president, Mr Akoshile Mukhtar, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, distancing the association from the ongoing nationwide protest against hunger, hardship, and poor governance. Mukhtar stated that the initiative is part of the association’s ongoing efforts to promote peace and unity in the FCT. He explained that the association would organise various activities during the week, including a peace walk, peace talks, prayer sessions, and other events aimed at…
Some street beggars in Kano have appealed to the organisers of the ongoing nationwide protests to sheath their swords in the interest of humanity. Baba Haliru, a 70- year-old beggar from Rigiyar Zaki, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that survival has become extremely challenging due to the protests. Haliru explained that many beggars relied on daily earnings to feed their families, but the protests have prevented them from doing so. He lamented, “We have not eaten anything in our household of 14 for two days in the last four days except water. ”For God’s sake, please reach out…