Labour Replies DSS, Says No Going Back On Protest Over Hardship
The leadership of the organised labour on Wednesday took a swipe at the Department of State Services (DSS) over its warning that the movement should shelve its proposed protest billed to hold February 27 and 28. The secret police had earlier counseled the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its counterpart from Trade Union Congress (TUC) to rescind their decision, saying...
Niger NLC Shuts Down offices, Schools As Indefinite Strike Action Commenses
Following the indefinite strike action embarked upon by the Niger state civil servants on Wednesday, February 21, students were sent back home, court proceedings were suspended, and offices remained closed with locked doors and gates. Going round some of the government offices and public schools, The Nation observed that they were all under lock and key while workers who were still hanging...
Abia Warns Residents Over Heatwave
Abia State Government through the Department of Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment and Urban Renewal has expressed concern over the recent climate change resulting in heat waves during the day and at night. The adverse effect of the current situation, according to the government, include dehydration which can lead to fainting, contracting chicken pox, heat rashes and mental...
Hardship: Shun Planned Protest, DSS Warns Labour
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday urged the organised labour to rescind its decision to embark on a nationwide protest on February 27 and 28 over the current hardship facing Nigerians. The secret police said it understood that the protest was the legitimate right of the movement to press home its demand, but said it should be suspended...
Oyo Suspends Traditional Ruler
The Oyo State Government has suspended the Baale of Ilua in Saki West Local Government Area, Chief Kilani Ajayi. Chief Ajani’s suspension was premised on his activities, which have allegedly caused unrest and political strife within Ilua and Gbepakan communities. According to a letter addressed to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola from the Attorney-General/Commissioner for Justice,...
Benue Security Council Issues Herdsmen 2 Weeks Ultimatum Over Attack
The Benue State Security Council has issued a 14-day ultimatum to all those engaged in open grazing in the state to desist. The Council also ordered all armed herdsmen in the state to leave in their own interest. This was contained in the resolution of the Council at the end of its meeting held in Makurdi and presided over by Governor...
Niger Workers Embark On Indefinite Strike
Workers in Niger State have downed tools this morning following a directive by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress. The indefinite strike came about after the state government failed to meet their demands. The state chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Idrees Lafene, and his Trade Union Congress counterpart, Ibrahim Gana, had on Monday directed civil servants in the...
Mutfwang Orders Arrest Of Killers Of Plateau APC Publicity Secretary
Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has directed security agencies to spare no effort in tracking down and bringing to justice the killers of the state Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Sylvanus Namang. The governor, in a condolence message on Tuesday, expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the brutal killing which happened in Pankshin on Saturday...
Nigerian Varsity Zoo Keeper Killed By Lion While Feeding Animals
A nine-year-old lion has reportedly murdered Olabode Olawuyi, a staff member of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife Zoological Park. A statement by the public relations officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, confirming the incident said Olawuyi, until his death was a Veterinary Technologist, who had been in charge of the Zoological garden for over a decade. He said: “Mr Olawuyi has...
Women, Youths Stage Protest In Edo APC Secretariat, Demand Sack Of State Exco
Some angry youths and women on Monday took over the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat along Airport Road in Benin City, Edo State as they demanded the sack of the state executive members led by acting Chairman, Jarret Tenebe. Led by the Youth leader of the party, Tony Adun popularly known as Kabaka, the angry protesters forced their way into...
