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Groups Take Campaign Against Sexual Harassment to UNN

ICO2023June 29, 2024December 29, 202405 mins

As part of the efforts to curb the incidents of sexual harassment in Nigerian higher institutions, an organization called the Campus Campaign Against Sexual Harassment (C-CASH), has partnered with the Gender and Development Policy Centre (GEN-CENT) at the University of Nigeria to host a symposium meant to sensitize staff and students about the various dimensions of sexual harassments using a blend of drama, visual exhibitions and verbal discussions.

Nigerian News

NLC Rejects Governors’ Proposal for State-Determined Minimum Wages

NAJ2023June 28, 202405 mins

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed the proposal by state governors to set their own minimum wages for workers, labeling the idea as autocratic and contrary to the principle of a national minimum wage. In a statement by NLC’s Head of Information and Public Affairs, Mr. Benson Upah, the union warned that such…

Nigerian News

How digital economy can guarantee sustainable development in Africa _Don

ICO2023June 27, 202405 mins

A professor of Computer Science at the TETFund Centre of Excellence, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Godwin Inyang, on Wednesday, said that adequate investment in digital technologies would guarantee sustainable development in African nations.

Politics

Governors of the South-West Adopt Yoruba Anthem, Generates Reactions

NAJ2023June 27, 202406 mins

Under the direction of the South-West Governors’ Forum, the six governors of the South-West states of Nigeria met in Lagos on Monday, June 10, 2024, to discuss the region’s development. Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Ademola Adeleke of Osun, and Biodun Oyebanji of…

Nigerian News

Yahaya Bello Requests Trial in Kogi, Misses Court Appearance

NAJ2023June 27, 202405 mins

Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has sent a letter to Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, requesting that his trial be held in Kogi State. Bello, facing 19 counts of charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), did not appear for his scheduled court…

Nigerian News

Nigerian House of Reps Orders Arrest Following Alleged Helicopter Sale Irregularities

NAJ2023June 26, 202403 mins

On Tuesday, the Nigerian House of Representatives mandated the immediate sale of two helicopters for $1.2 million and the subsequent arrest of the Director of Quality Control at the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), along with an alleged unlicensed auctioneer at the National Assembly. The arrest orders were based on accusations of providing false…

ASUU Demands Removal from IPPIS and Fulfillment of Government Agreements

NAJ2023June 26, 2024December 29, 202404 mins

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Federal University Lokoja staged a demonstration on Tuesday, demanding the Federal Government honour agreements dating back to 2009 and remove ASUU members from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). Dr. Joshua Silas, Chairman of ASUU at Federal University Lokoja, expressed these demands…

Sports

Italy shatter Croatia Euro qualification with last minute equalizer

ICO2023June 25, 202403 mins

In stoppage time, Italy shattered Croatia’s dreams with a late equalizer, securing the defending champions’ progression to the last 16 of Euro 2024. Luka Modric believed he had clinched victory for Croatia, aiming to secure them a spot as runners-up in Group B, when he powered a shot into the net early in the second…

Sports

Vinicius announces Real Madrid departure

ICO2023June 25, 202401 mins

Vinicius Tobias has announced his departure from Santiago Bernabeu. The 20-year-old right-back revealed in an Instagram post that he will be leaving Real Madrid this summer as his contract expires at the end of June. During his tenure with the club, Tobias made just one senior appearance. In his farewell message, he expressed gratitude for…

Lawmakers Urge President Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu to Foster Peace

NAJ2023June 24, 2024December 29, 202403 mins

Fifty members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have urged President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The lawmakers, representing various regions and political parties, called for this action in a letter dated June 19, 2024, citing Section 174 of the Constitution and Section 107(1) of…