FCT: Oseni Rufai hails Wike for running away from protesting workers
TV presenter and journalist, Oseni Rufai, has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for choosing a calm and non-violent response when protesting workers picketed his office in Abuja. Tension rose on Monday as workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), staged protests […]
Adamawa elevates six court registrars to magistrates
The Benue State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has warned that strict measures allegedly taken against striking nurses at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, could worsen and prolong the ongoing industrial action. The union said intimidation and punitive steps by hospital management may derail ongoing efforts […]
Suspended Zamfara lawmakers accuse govt of withholding salaries
Suspended members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have accused the state government of deliberately withholding their monthly salaries and allowances following their suspension from the legislature. The lawmakers said the action is unfair and meant to punish them without due process. In a joint statement, the affected lawmakers claimed that they have not […]
300 forest guards appeal to Gov Otu over unpaid salaries
About 300 forest guards have petitioned Governor Otu over unpaid salaries, urging the government to settle their arrears immediately. The guards claimed they have not received their wages for several months, leaving them financially strained while performing crucial duties to protect the state’s forests and natural resources. The appeal was made in a letter submitted […]
Ghost workers’ protest in Taraba, demand reinstatement, unpaid salaries
A group of individuals recently removed from the Taraba State payroll, popularly referred to as “ghost workers,” have taken to the streets to demand justice. The protesters insist they were wrongly tagged as non-existent employees and unlawfully removed from the state’s salary system. According to them, they are legitimate workers who served the state and […]
Rescued Nigerian Miners Narrate Ordeal In Central African Republic
Eleven Nigerian miners who were trapped in the Central African Republic (CAR) have expressed deep gratitude to the federal government for stepping in quickly to save them. Speaking on behalf of the group in Abuja, Mr. Freeborn Igorigo thanked President Bola Tinubu for making their rescue a priority and for giving them a warm, respectful […]
Unpaid salary: UniJos ASUU embarks on strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Jos has started an indefinite strike. The decision was made because their June salaries have not been paid. ASUU announced that the strike would begin at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4. The announcement came in a press release signed by Professor Jurbe Molwus, […]
Striking Doctors Challenge Wike, Akpabio To Use FCT Hospitals
Resident doctors in Abuja have asked FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to use public hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The doctors believe this will help government officials understand the struggles of healthcare workers and patients. According to George Ebong, the president of resident doctors in the FCT, fixing the […]
Ondo Resident Doctors Commences Strike
Resident doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) in Ondo State have gone on strike to protest unpaid salaries and challenging working conditions. On Monday, members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) organized a peaceful protest at the hospital, demanding immediate action to address these issues. The doctors are calling for […]
Governor Sule suspends board over teachers employment fraud
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has taken decisive action to address the issue of fraudulent teacher recruitment in the state. The Governor has suspended the chairman and members of the Teachers Service Commission after it was revealed that over 1,000 teachers were hired without proper approval. Previously, Governor Sule had made it clear that […]