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NANS calls for immediate removal of NNPCL GMD and Power Minister due to fuel scarcity and poor power supply

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

NANS calls for immediate removal of NNPCL GMD and Power Minister due to fuel scarcity and poor power supply

In the midst of Nigerians facing inconsistent power supply and fuel shortages, the Bauchi Axis chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has joined the chorus demanding the ousting of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. During a protest at the Bauchi Press Centre on Tuesday, the Association voiced its concerns. Speaking to the press, the North East Coordinator of the protest, Mohammed Sani Hassan, expressed disappointment in the failure of these key government officials to adequately fulfill their duties, resulting in heightened hardships for the populace, particularly impacting students. He emphasized, “The transportation to our respective campuses has...

Investigation Launched by Chief Of Air Staff into Death of Temporary Staff in Kano

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Investigation Launched by Chief Of Air Staff into Death of Temporary Staff in Kano

Following the death of Yusuf Shuaibu, a temporary staff at 465 NAF Hospital in Kano, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has initiated an investigation. An officer was allegedly responsible for beating Shuaibu severely. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, the Air Force Director of Public Relations and Information, disclosed this in a statement he issued in Kano on Tuesday. Shuaibu reportedly faced physical abuse from an officer after delaying the completion of a task assigned to him. The sudden demise of Shuaibu upon reaching home triggered protests, with his family demanding justice. Addressing the incident, the NAF Spokesperson confirmed the altercation between the deceased and an airman over insubordination and failure to comply with directives. After a re...

Tension rises in Delta community as police allegedly fire at protesting woman, injure others

7May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Tension rises in Delta community as police allegedly fire at protesting woman, injure others

Reports of a protester being shot by the police have sparked tension in Oteri-Ughelli, located in the Ughelli north local government area of Delta State. The incident occurred during a demonstration against alleged extortion and constant harassment of community members by the police. According to sources, a woman sustained a gunshot wound to her leg, while several others were injured during the protest at the area command office. At the emergency ward of the General Hospital in Ughelli, the President General of the community, Hon. Efe Peter, expressed outrage over the police's actions, condemning the use of force against the peaceful protesters. He highlighted that the community had been increasingly burdened by police extortion targeting motorists and cyclists within the area. "Our co...

Tension arises in Delta community following the killing of a sacred snake by a cleric

6May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Tension arises in Delta community following the killing of a sacred snake by a cleric

Allegedly, a cleric in Okeagbe community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, has slain a sacred boa. The cleric, affiliated with God’s Grace Ministry based in Warri, swiftly eluded capture by fleeing the community. The motive behind the cleric’s action of killing the boa remains unclear at the moment. This event prompted strong protests by the natives of Okeagbe community in reaction to the cleric’s deed. The locals gathered in solidarity, singing chants as they paraded around the community. They proceeded to both the police station and an army base within the community to express their discontent over what they perceived as a "sacrilegious" act. The enraged demonstrators halted the church from conducting its services on Monday, demanding that the church and the cleric...

Criticism surrounds the IEC in South Africa for meeting with the US Ambassador

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Criticism surrounds the IEC in South Africa for meeting with the US Ambassador

A recent meeting between the South African Electoral Commission (IEC) and the US Embassy has stirred controversy, raising concerns about potential outside interference in the country's electoral procedures. There were reports that certain IEC commissioners held discussions with Brigety in Pretoria, causing fears of external influence on South Africa's democratic processes. In response to this, Democracy in Action, a civil society group, has threatened legal action against the commission if it does not disclose the minutes from the meeting with United States Ambassador Reuben Brigety within a week. Critics suggest that such interactions reflect the United States' assertive foreign policy, which they argue undermines national sovereignty on a global scale. These events have raised doubt...

Umuahia tricycle operators express discontent over weekly ticketing and petrol price surge

6May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Umuahia tricycle operators express discontent over weekly ticketing and petrol price surge

Protesting against what they claim is the recent enforcement of a N2,000 weekly ticketing scheme by the State Ministry of Transport, tricycle operators, commonly referred to as Keke NAPEP, took to the streets in Abia State on Monday. Adding to their grievances, these commercial Keke riders voiced their dissatisfaction with the recent hike in petrol prices, citing that a liter now selling at N750 is making their daily efforts futile. Displaying placards and green tree leaves, the riders occupied key points in Umuahia, obstructing roads from Umuwaya Road, Corporative, Warri Street, Item Street, and Ohafia Street at the central Isi gate location between 9:30 am and 11 am. They also decided not to cater to passengers heading towards the Ubakala axis during the protest. In their plea for i...

The lawsuit against NMCN and its Registrar by nurses explained by UGONSA

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

The lawsuit against NMCN and its Registrar by nurses explained by UGONSA

UGONSA, also known as GNAN, reaffirms its dedication to ensuring stability in the health sector, as the National Administrative Council, NAC, of University Graduates of Nursing Science Association. Recently, Nigerian nurses took the NMCN's Registrar/Secretary General, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar, to court over a controversial circular on certificate verification guidelines. Nigerian nurses challenge NMCN's circular in court In response to a letter from the National President of NANNM, Michael Nnachi Ekuma, UGONSA clarified that it did not support any action that could disrupt the progress or harmony within the nursing profession in Nigeria. The association highlighted the widespread opposition from Nigerian nurses and midwives towards the circular, deeming it as 'restrictive and arbit...

Alleged Police Intimidation and Persecution Spark Protest in Enugu Community

6May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Alleged Police Intimidation and Persecution Spark Protest in Enugu Community

On Monday, residents of Obeagu in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State took to the streets to protest what they describe as ongoing harassment, persecution, and arbitrary arrests of community members by officers from Awgu Divisional Command. The protesters are appealing for intervention from Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and the Inspector General of Police. During the demonstration, villagers held up placards with messages such as “End Police Brutality”, “DPO Awgu Cease the Harassment”, and “CP/IGP: Hold Awgu DPO Accountable”. Addressing reporters, Ogbuefi Callistus Ojogbu, the President General of the community, alleged that the police, who are tasked with safeguarding citizens and their property, have taken sides in a land dispute and resorted to terrorizing law-abiding re...

Edo State Police Command Re-arrests Escaped Prisoner from Jail Break During #EndSARS Protest

5May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Edo State Police Command Re-arrests Escaped Prisoner from Jail Break During #EndSARS Protest

A 58-year-old prisoner named Jacob Alonge, who fled from the Benin Correctional Centre during the 2020 #EndSARS protest in Edo State, has been re-arrested by the Edo State Police Command. Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, made this known to the press in Benin City, as reported by NewsNow. According to CP Adegboye, Alonge had been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment by the Edo High Court for the crime of raping his own daughter, Gift Alonge. CP Adegboye stated, “While the case was being tried in court, he declared that the case would never conclude. Sadly, his daughter and other witnesses mysteriously passed away before the case ended, but he was eventually convicted. “Despite managing to escape during the 2020 #EndSARS protest, he evaded capture. However, his actions have ...

The Zamfara APC’s Stand on the Protest against Minister of State for Defense, Matawalle

5May

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

The Zamfara APC’s Stand on the Protest against Minister of State for Defense, Matawalle

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in Zamfara State has expressed its disapproval of the protests targeting Minister of State for Defense, Bello Mohammed Matawalle. A group of demonstrators marched to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, urging an investigation into corruption allegations against the minister. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Zamfara State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau, the party labeled the protesters as a hired crowd. The statement refuted the accusations against Matawalle, asserting that if there was any truth to the claims, the EFCC would have already disclosed the details. The rented crowd, unaware of national laws and judicial processes as they pertain to anti-...