The National Association of Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, has instructed its members to participate in the national strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC,. The NLC and TUC called for the strike, demanding a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers, which began on Monday, June 3. Salisu Abubakar, the Public Relations Officer for NANNM at the Federal Medical Centre in Gusau, Zamfara State, confirmed the directive from the union’s national leadership. He stated that members have been instructed to join the strike in adherence to the national order.
Author: admin_secure
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked Heritage Bank Plc’s banking license, with immediate effect. This action was taken because the bank failed to improve its financial performance, endangering financial stability. Sidi Ali, the Acting Director of the Corporate Communication Department at the Central Bank, announced this in a statement on Monday. According to The PUNCH, the bank’s management has been unable to stem the decline despite various supervisory steps taken by the regulator. With no reasonable prospects of recovery, the CBN has taken this action to protect the financial system and maintain public confidence. “The Nigerian financial system remains…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has joined the ongoing strike by the organised labour comprising Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress. This is coming after the Federal Government failed to meet the unions’ minimum wage demand. In a statement addressed to the branch chairpersons and zonal coordinators of ASUU on Monday, the association’s President, Emmanuel Osodeke, directed lecturers in universities across the country to join the strike as an affiliate of the congress. The statement read, “The NLC has declared an indefinite strike action beginning from Monday, 3rd June, 2024, as a result of the failure of Government…
The organized labor strike at Akure Airport has effectively halted flight operations, leaving passengers stranded on Monday. A circulating video depicts frustrated passengers denied entry, with some sitting on the ground, highlighting the impact of the strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) over unresolved issues regarding a new minimum wage. The cancellation of all flights has led to widespread traveler frustration and logistical challenges nationwide. The footage captures the scene of passengers barred from accessing the airport, waiting for updates, while aviation security personnel and police are seen stationed at key points.
The Kano state police command has identified 13 “arrowheads” allegedly behind the re-emergence of thuggery activities perpetuated by “some restive street boys” in the state. In a statement shared on its official X handle on Sunday, the command warned the identified suspects involved in the “increasing spate of this growing threat,” to report to the station or be arrested and dealt with. It read, “In response to the re-emergence of thuggery activities by some restive street boys (Yan Daba) in some parts of Kano Metropolis, the Kano Police Command deployed additional personnel and identified 13 arrowheads behind the increasing spate…
A middle-aged man, Seidu Jamiu, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified persons in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo state. The man was reportedly hacked to death late on Saturday by unknown persons who allegedly broke into his house in presence of his wife. SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, police public relations officers (PPRO), Ondo state command, while confirming the murder of Mr Jamiu to journalists on Sunday, said police were yet to identify the killers. Ms Odunlami-Omisanya explained that the deceased’s wife reported the incident at the police station on Sunday morning that some people killed her husband in the…
Operatives of the Nasarawa state police command have arrested four suspects for allegedly burgling an electronic shop and stealing items. The command’s public relations officer, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a press release issued on Sunday. He said, “On 1/6/2023, at about 0800hrs, a complaint was lodged at A Division Lafia, that an electronic store, situated at Rimi Uku, Lafia, was burgled and items were carted away. The state’s police spokesperson said the command, after receiving the complaint, launched an investigation which led to the arrest of four suspects in connection to the crime. Mr Nansel said the suspects include,…
Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, condoles with Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye (Small Alhaji) over the passing of his mother, Mrs Ebunola Elizabeth Atenidegbe Adefisoye Mama Atenidegbe Adefisoye, who died at the age of 72 after a brief illness, was a tutor and founder of Betends Unity High School, Idanre. The Governor commiserates with family members, children and grand children of the matriarch, whose departure elicited testimonies of her dedication to God and acts of kindness. Governor Aiyedatiwa describes the late Madam Adefisoye as an example of simplicity and a meaningful life, adding that her devotion to values is a…
The Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Gombe State Muhammad Bello, on Sunday told The PUNCH that Yahaya Buba, the uncle that necessitated the amputation of a 21-year-old nephew will be charged with attempted murder. Bello in an interview with our correspondent decried the tying of the hands of Adamu Mohammed, for allegedly stealing a phone. Our correspondent had reported that Mohammed’s arms were tied which culminated in its amputation. The tying had caused his arms to become numb following a lack of blood flow. The commandant said, “We are charging him for attempted murder. What he did…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has arraigned an 83-year-old woman, Clara Chinwe Deborah Ogo, founder of the Arrow of God Orphanage in Anambra State, for alleged buying and selling of human beings for any purpose. In a statement signed by NAPTIP’s Communication Officer, Adekoye Vincent, on Sunday, Mrs Ogo was arraigned before a Federal High Court, Awka Judicial Division, presided over by Justice Hauwa Yilwa. According to the statement, Clara Ogo, a retired Army Lt. Col, was arraigned on a one-count charge “That you Ogo Chinwe Clara Deborah (F) 83 Years old, of 66 Awka…