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NANS urges NSCDC to intensify efforts at ending illegal bunkering in Ogun

NewsDeskNgNov 18, 2022November 18, 20220

THE National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has urged the officers and men of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, to step up their operations in order to bring to an end activities of illegal oil bunkers in Ogun State. The students under the auspices of NANS Joint Campus...

Tony Akuneme assumes office as Nigeria Immigration Service spokesperson

NewsDeskNgNov 18, 2022November 18, 20220

By Palma Musa Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Isah Jere Idris has approved the appointment of DCI Tony Akuneme, a Deputy Comptroller of Immigration as the new Service Public Relations Officer, SPRO. Akuneme replaces DCI Amos Okpu who has since proceeded on retirement after 35 years meritorious service...

There can never be Social Justice without Social Protection – Wabba

NewsDeskNgNov 18, 2022November 18, 20220

— says new jobs should especially go to women By Michael Paul President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba has said 75% of workers all over the world are outside the Social Protection net, saying there is no justification for this as just 0.25% of the global...

CTA demands end to injustices against host committees by mining companies in Abuja

NewsDeskNgNov 18, 2022November 18, 20220

-says communities are shortchanged by mining companies in CBA By Michael Paul Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has called for strong regulation of mining activities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in order to address the injustices against Original Inhabitants of Abuja by mining companies. The CTA said such injustices...

Soludo: Anambra group denounces Peter Obi, demands refund of stolen treasury

NewsDeskNgNov 18, 2022November 18, 20220

By Paul Magnus The Anambra Concerned Citizens (ACC) has distanced itself from the presidential aspiration of former Governor, Peter Obi. The group said, fresh revelations made by incumbent Governor, Charles Soludo, confirmed that the Labour Party candidate defrauded the state to assuage his ego and greed. In a statement co-signed...

Evaluating NEDC’s efforts in flood response

NewsDeskNgNov 18, 2022November 18, 20220

By Nkechi Odoma The impact of flooding in communities in Yobe and Adamawa states in North East Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. People were displaced, and farmland was submerged in what could be regarded as one of the worst floodings in North East Nigeria. This is a trying time for communities...

NYSC: May Nigeria never see another Brig Gen Fadah

NewsDeskNgNov 18, 2022November 18, 20220

By Kolawole Anthony On Thursday, November 17th, the reported dismissal of Brigadier-General Muhammad Kukah Fadah as the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps floated the air. After six months of mediocrity, stagnancy, and incompetence, this could ultimately be the watershed moment for the Scheme. Established in 1973 by the...

NYSC: Centre commends President Buhari over removal of incompetent DG

NewsDeskNgNov 18, 2022November 18, 20220

By Shehu Dauda The Centre for Social Justice, Equity And Transparency (CESJET) has welcomed the removal of Brig Gen MK Fadah as the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), describing him as unfit for the position. The Centre, at a press conference today, in Abuja, commended President Muhammadu...