Nigeria Labour Congress Threatens a Nationwide Protest

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Labour Congress Threatens a Nationwide Protest

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 2, 2022

The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba says the union will embark on one-day nationwide protest to compel the Federal Government to find immediate resolutions to contending issues with education sector unions. Wabba, expressed sadness over the closure of the country’s tertiary institutions due to unresolved labour disputes between the Federal Government and unions in education. The NLC President was speaking during the opening of the Congress’ Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Thursday...

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Hijab Controversy: Anambra Lawyer Attends Court in Clerical Robe

NewsHijab Controversy: Anambra Lawyer Attends Court in Clerical Robe

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 1, 2022

By Handel Patrick (Staff Reporter) Proceedings at a magistrate court sitting in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area near Onitsha, Anambra State, were forced to an immediate halt on Thursday as an Onitsha-based lawyer, Ogbachalu Abuchi Goshen, appeared in a matter dressed in full clerical robes as an ordained Reverend. The court presided by Her Worship CB Mbaegbu was progressing smoothly until a matter was called up and Barr Abuchi announced his appearance as a defence...

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Nasarawa State To Recruit Additional 550 Teachers

EducationLabourNewsNasarawa State To Recruit Additional 550 Teachers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 30, 2022

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, has warned the teachers’ service commission against nepotism, as he approved the recruitment of additional 550 teachers in the state. Recall that the erstwhile chairman of the commission was suspended because of underhand dealings in the process of recruiting the last 400 teachers. The Governor gave the warning while declaring open a three-day workshop for principals of secondary schools from across the state in Lafia yesterday said only candidates with...

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Ansaru Terrorists Takes Over Control Of Eastern Part Of Birnin Gwari- Abubakar

Crime & SecurityNewsAnsaru Terrorists Takes Over Control Of Eastern Part Of Birnin Gwari- Abubakar

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 30, 2022

KADUNA — The House of Representatives candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections for Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna state, Shehu Abubakar has confirmed that Ansaru terrorists have taken over control of many towns in the eastern part of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the State. Speaking on a Channels TV programme on Wednesday morning, Abubakar explained that on Monday, the terrorist group banned political activities in many communities in the Eastern...

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Sultan Sokoto Declares July 9 As Eid- al-Adha

NewsReligionSultan Sokoto Declares July 9 As Eid- al-Adha

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 30, 2022

His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday, declared July 9 as Eid al-Adha. Sultan also declared Thursday, June 30, as the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1443 A.H. In a statement issued by the National Moon sighting Committee, the Sultan urged Muslims to intensify prayers during the period. The statement read in part “Eid al-Adha will be on Saturday, 10th Zul-Hijjah 1443H (9th July...

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314 Boko Haram/ ISWAP Surrendered To Troops In Bama

Boko HaramCrime & SecurityNews314 Boko Haram/ ISWAP Surrendered To Troops In Bama

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 30, 2022

The Nigerian Army Headquarters on Wednesday night said no fewer than 314 fighters of the Boko Haram and the Islamic State’s West Africa Province, ISWAP, have surrendered to Nigerian troops in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The troops also rescued about 12 farmers who were abducted by the terrorists. The Army said in a post on its social media pages that the development followed the ongoing offensive against the terrorists in the North...

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Street Sweepers In Gombe Protest Over Non-payment

LabourNewsStreet Sweepers In Gombe Protest Over Non-payment

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 28, 2022

The casual workers engaged by the Gombe State Environmental Protection Agency (GOSEPA) as street sweepers on Monday in Gombe metropolis staged a peaceful protest over unpaid three months’ stipends. The workers, who protested at the main entrance of the Government House, pleaded with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya to direct the sanitation agency to pay them their accumulated salaries for three months. The casual workers were before working under a private firm, INEX Cleaners, but later...

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Hunger Kills 23 IDPs At Jibia Camp

FoodNewsHunger Kills 23 IDPs At Jibia Camp

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 28, 2022

Hunger, high blood pressure and depression at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted into the death of 23 IDPs. At least 22,365 IDPs from Shimfida, Garin Maiwuya, Garin Zango, Garin Kwari (Farfaru), and Tsambaye villages live in Jibia town. Sa’ad Salisu, chairman of the IDP camp disclosed this while speaking to journalists yesterday at the IDPs refugee camp at Government Girls’ Secondary School, Jibia Salisu,...

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77 Persons Tested Positive In Taraba State

HealthNews77 Persons Tested Positive In Taraba State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 28, 2022

The Taraba AIDS Control Agency (TACA) has embarked on mass testing for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, in the state. The Director-General of the agency, Dr. Garba Danjuma while speaking at a weekly review meeting held in Jalingo, the state capital,  said 2,156 persons tested across the 16 LGAs of the state last week with 77 persons positive. He revealed that the state has 36,396 persons who are currently victims of HIV and are also...

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Zamfara State Government Authorize People Obtain Guns For Self-Defence

Crime & SecurityNewsZamfara State Government Authorize People Obtain Guns For Self-Defence

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 28, 2022

The Zamfara state government has shut down some weekly markets in the State and directed people of the state to obtain Guns for Self-defence against bandits. Ibrahim Dosara, Commissioner for Information in a statement on Sunday, described the escalating Banditry activities in the state as a source of worry and concern. According to the statement, the government has no option but to take bold steps. The statement read in part: “Government has henceforth, directed individuals...

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