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Mar

04

2024

Oyo Health Professionals Commence Seven-Day Strike Over Unmet Demands

NewsHealth, Oyo state

The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals in Oyo State Hospitals Management Board has initiated a seven-day warning strike to push for their demands. Unit chairman Olanrewaju Ajani announced the strike, which began on Monday, following the expiration of an ultimatum issued to the state government on February 23. Ajani stated that the union's demands, which have been pending for an extended period, have not received adequate attention from the state government. The strike, effective from February 26 to March 4, aims to compel the government to address these longstanding grievances. Members of the union in hospitals and health facilities…

Mar

04

2024

By David Okoye

Transporter Sentenced to Five Years for Unlawful Possession of Hemp

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Yusuf Mustapha, a 42-year-old transporter, has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment by Justice Udofot Akpan of the Ibadan Division of the Federal High Court for unlawful possession of 2.12kg of hemp. Mustapha pleaded guilty to the charge of unlawful dealing in illicit substances, leading to his conviction. Justice Akpan affirmed the conviction, stating that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had satisfactorily proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. Mustapha was initially arraigned on a count charge related to illegal dealing with narcotic substances. According to NDLEA counsel O.O. Olusola, Mustapha was apprehended on January 24 along the Lagos-Ibadan…

Mar

04

2024

By David Okoye

Nigerian Navy Destroys Illegal Refineries and Seizes Stolen Crude Oil in Bayelsa

Business, Economy, Metro, NewsBusiness, Economy, Metro, Navy

The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base in Brass, Bayelsa, has conducted a successful operation targeting illegal refinery sites and seized stolen crude oil as part of the ongoing Nigerian Navy Operation Delta Sanity. Commanding Officer Capt. Murtala Aminu Rogo announced the destruction of three illegal refinery sites and a wooden boat, along with the confiscation of 160,000 liters of suspected stolen crude oil. The operation, aimed at combating illegal oil theft and bunkering in the Niger-Delta region, resulted in the interception and destruction of illegal activities following patrols conducted by Navy personnel along the Brass River and Akassa general area.…

Mar

04

2024

By David Okoye

Vice President Shettima Praises Tinubu’s Economic Reforms and Job Creation Initiatives

Economy, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsEconomy, Kashim Shettima, Next Level, Opinion, Politics

Vice President Kashim Shettima lauds President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, stating they will strengthen Nigeria's economy despite short-term challenges. Speaking at the inauguration of the Outsource to Nigeria Initiative (OTNI) in Gombe, Shettima highlights Tinubu's strategic understanding of Nigeria's economic landscape and global trends. Shettima emphasizes that the tough decisions taken by the present administration are necessary for Nigeria's long-term economic prosperity, assuring citizens that the reforms will fortify the economy's foundations. He views these challenges as short-term hurdles paving the way for a resilient and prosperous future. Regarding the Outsource to Nigeria Initiative, Shettima sees it as a crucial…

Mar

04

2024

By David Okoye

Nigerian University Unions Threaten Total Shutdown Over Unmet Demands

Economy, Education, Metro, NewsEducation, Metro, Nigeria

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-academic Staff Union of Education and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening to shut down universities across the country within seven days if their demands are not met. SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, conveyed this message during an interview on Channels TV's Sunday Politics, highlighting the critical role non-teaching staff play in university operations. Both unions have given the government a seven-day deadline, beginning from Monday, to address their grievances, failing which they will initiate mass action. Ibrahim emphasized that without the non-teaching staff,…