The Chairman, Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’kamatus Sunnah, Katsina State, Sheikh Yakubu Musa, has urged youths to shun the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship for peaceful coexistence in the country. Mr Musa made the appeal while addressing Muslim faithful shortly after Friday prayer at Al-Sanawiyya Mosque, Katsina. He said that protest was against the Islamic religion, hence the need for all the Muslim faithful to abstain from participating in it. The cleric, however, said that though there was hardship in the country, protest was not the proper way to get out of it. He said, “Instead of getting out…
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The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Brig.-Gen. Yushau Ahmed, has appealed to council chairmen under the aegis of Association of Local Government of Nigeria to prioritise the security and welfare of corps members posted to their areas. The DG made the call on Friday in Lafia, Nasarawa State while addressing ALGON’s 48th National Executive Council meeting. The DG said that the visit to the association was part of his effort to strengthen collaboration with critical stakeholders for the success of NYSC activities. He said, “It is our firm belief that the success of the activities of NYSC depends largely on the…
The students of Ose Local Government Area are urgently calling for intervention from Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa after the recent kidnapping of a corp member on 18th July 2024 in Ifon, Ondo State. The abductors have demanded a ransom of three million naira, with a deadline of 20th July 2024, threatening the victim’s life if their demands are not met. This alarming development has caused widespread fear and disruption within the community. The local economy is suffering, with many businesses halted and schools either closed or operating with minimal staff. Residents are gripped by anxiety, significantly impacting their daily activities.…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in a plenary, scolded Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central for addressing the Senate when she was not called to speak, saying the Senate is not a “nightclub.” In a viral video online of a rowdy session over a bill, Ms Akpoti-Uduaghan interjected but was hushed by Mr Akpabio. Amidst the commotion, Ms Akpoti-Uduaghan stated, “Mr President, we don’t want the bill to be killed. We just want a slight modification, sir.” “Distinguished Senator Natasha, in the chamber, you have to be recognised before you speak,” said Mr Akpabio. “Oh, pardon me,” said Ms Akpoti-Natasha apologised.…
The Ondo State Government has freed 57 inmates who were awaiting trial from correctional facilities throughout the state. The State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Kayode Ajulo, SAN, as well as the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Ayedun Odusola, among other stakeholders in the administration of justice, visited the correctional centers across the state where a total of 57 inmates were released. During the visits, 15 inmates were released in Akure, 18 in the Ondo male facility, six at the Ondo female facility, and 18 at Okitipupa, unconditionally. According to the Chief Judge of Ondo State, it was…
Ondo State House of Assembly said all hands must be on deck at ensuring affordable land and housing as well as proper physical planning and development of the State. The House noted that these will create a functionally balanced society, and socio-economic development . The Chairman House Committee on Lands , Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Abiola Oladapo stated these when he led other Members of the Committee on a visit to the State Ministry of Lands and Housing and the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development in Akure. The Committee called for robust relationship and cooperation as…
About 100 hectares of land have been allocated as an estate for civil servants in Ondo State as a way of becoming land and house owners. Those who have purchased the land will also be assisted in tapping opportunities available in developing process to make it easy for them. The General Manager, State Development and Property Corporation, Micheal Amure stated this while playing host to the Ondo State House of Assembly Committee on Lands and Housing during a visit to the Corporation in Akure. While reeling out their activities, challenges and achievements to the committee members, Mr. amure informed that…
The Cross River House of Assembly, has called for thorough investigations into the disappearance of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Dorcas Paul Ojong, an indigene of the state, servicing in Anambra State. The assembly passed a resolution on Thursday, July 18, 2024, urging the Attorney-General of the federation and the Director-General, National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) to immediately investigate the corps member’s disappearance The assembly’s resolution followed a motion by Mr Okon Owuna, the Member Representing Akamkpa 1 constituency in the house. Owuna told the house that Ojong, an indigene of Akamkpa Local Government Area, who was…
Men of the Ogun State Police command have arrested a 23-year-old man identified as Abdulrazak Muftau for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl (name withheld) in the Igbesa area of Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area. The suspect was said to have committed the crime in June this year but was arrested later after a report was lodged at the Igbesa Police Division,. When interrogated, the suspect told the police that he met the victim sometime ago on Facebook and that they had been ‘’dating” for a while. He said he later invited her over and had carnal knowledge of her. Confirming…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has commended President Bola Tinubu for achieving the breakthrough on the long-awaited minimum wage for Nigerian workers. MAN director-general Segun Ajayi-Kadir made the commendation while reacting to the N70,000 minimum wage agreement by Mr Tinubu and leaders of labour unions on Thursday in Abuja. The minimum wage was increased from N30,000 to N70,000, and Mr Tinubu said it would be reviewed after three years. He also promised to find ways to assist the private sector and the sub-nationals to pay the minimum wage. Mr Ajayi-Kadir stated that manufacturers looked forward to the promised assistance, urging…