The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has called for better pay, insurance cover and pension for journalists across the country. Mr Ajaero made the call when he visited the President of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Chris Isiguzo in Abuja. He explained that while journalists played significant roles in the fight for independence and current democracy Nigerians were enjoying, it was unfortunate that the same people were begging for their salary payment. The labour leader said that journalism was getting worse by the day, though technology has enhanced the practice. Mr Ajaero said, “The welfare of journalists is being…
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The management of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has commenced plans to sanction students who protested against fee hike. In a query served on one of the students by the university’s Dean of Student Affairs, I.A Abiona, dated May 24 and circulated on X on Tuesday, the school said students protesting over fee hike in the presence of the vice-chancellor was a gross misconduct. “The Student Affairs Division has received a report from the office of the Vice Chancellor proffered against you, that on Monday, 13 May 2024, yourself and three (3) others students including an unknown person (Adeyeye…
The General Manager of Operations and Technical at Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Sir Godfrey Tare Pondi, has been described as a compassionate leader with a rare gift of insight incredible leadership capacity. The laudation was expressed, Wednesday, in a statement signed and made public by Ondo State Coordinator of the Tantita Security Services Limited, Senior High Chief Felix Idowu Asonja, on the occasion of Pondi’s birthday anniversary. The statement partly reads: “Effective leadership is measured using different dipsticks. People acquire leadership finesse through various means. For Sir Godfrey Tare Pondi, it is incredible and innate. He is a…
Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, on Monday inaugurated the renovated state-owned College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences and the upgraded general hospital in Bakura and Maradun Local Government Areas. The inauguration was part of the first anniversary of Mr Lawal’s administration in the state. The governor also inspected the general hospital in Talata Mafara where he lamented its state of dilapidation. He stated, “I am highly disappointed with the current condition of this facility. I can’t imagine seeing a general hospital in this condition. This is unfortunate. I am disturbed to have this kind of health facility in a place like Talata…
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the All Progressives Congress (APC) permission to transfer the case filed by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim regarding the Ondo State Governorship Primary Election from Abuja to the Akure Division for hearing. Originally scheduled for mention before Justice Inyang Ekwo in Abuja on May 29, the case will now be moved to the Federal High Court in Akure. This decision aligns with the current practice direction issued by the Honourable Chief Judge, which mandates that all pre-election matters be heard and determined in the judicial division where the election occurred.…
The Nigerian Bar Association Gombe Branch, has condemned the amputation of a 12-year-old boy, Adamu, allegedly for stealing a phone in Akko Local Government Area. According to The PUNCH, the Vice Chairperson of the NBA Gombe Branch and Chairperson of the Human Rights Committee Mwalin Abdu lamented the spate of child abuse in the state, citing the 2018 case of Zubair Abubakar, a 13-year-old whose arms were amputated by his teacher. Abdu emphasized that these cases are just the tip of the iceberg, with many more reported and unreported cases of child abuse, including sexual abuse, child labor, and child…
The Kogi State Governorship Elections Petition Tribunal in Abuja upheld the election of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress as governor on Monday. The three-member panel, led by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, dismissed the petition filed by Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party. The tribunal ruled that Ajaka failed to provide substantial evidence to support his claims, as required by law. According to the tribunal, Ajaka did not meet the burden of proof under Section 135 of the Electoral Act, which necessitates demonstrating that alleged irregularities were significant enough to impact the entire election. In a unanimous decision, the…
The police say farmers were injured in a clash between farmers and cattle herders in the Hayin Kogi forest in Birnin Kudu LGa of Jigawa. This was disclosed in a statement by a police spokesman in Jigawa, DSP Lawan Shiisu, on Monday. “Report at the command’s disposal revealed that at 1700HRS, farmers at the Hayin Kogi forest were attacked by herders residents of Waza Fulani settlements of Birnin Kudu LGA while clearing bushes in preparation for wet season farming. “As a result, some of the farmers escaped and abandoned their tricycles, phones and farm implements,” he said. The police spokesman…
Amnesty International says the abduction of at least 160 people in Kuchi, a village in Munya LGA of Niger, indicates the failure of President Bola Tinubu’s government to protect lives. “Amnesty International is deeply concerned by the abduction of over 160 people by gunmen in Kuchi village, Munya local government area of Niger State,” the rights organisation said in a statement on Sunday. “The invasion of the village by the gunmen is yet another indication of the Nigerian authorities’ utter failure to protect lives.” It added, “Frequent mass abductions and killings are clear evidence of failure of authorities to protect…
John Metchie, the deputy commander-general of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS), has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to prioritise the welfare of youths as they celebrate Children’s Day. Mr Metchie made the call in his message to Nigerian children as they join their counterparts across the globe to mark the 2024 Children’s Day Celebration on Monday. The hunters’ deputy boss also urged parents to spend more time with their children and wards to ensure a better society and secure a good future for them. Mr Metchie said the celebration is a clarion call for leaders at all levels to prioritise the…