Insurgency destroyed over 5,000 Borno schools — Zulum
MAIDUGURI — Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has said the insurgency in the state destroyed more than 5,000 school structures and forced about 2.2 million children out of school at the peak of the crisis. Zulum stated this on Sunday in Maiduguri while inaugurating several completed projects across the state. The governor said the destruction […]
Coup Threat: Why Nigeria can’t afford complacency – Expert
“Closing the Barracks Gate? Notes on Preventing Military Coups in Nigeria,” by Dr Abdul-Wasi Moshood an associate professor of Political Science at LASU
24 die, many hospitalised after consuming herbal drinks in Ondo
Twenty-four persons have reportedly died while others were hospitalised in Araromi Obu and Odigbo towns in Odigbo Council Area of Ondo State, following suspected food poisoning.
Oil workers draw battle line against exploitative employers
• As new President declares war on casualisation, other unfair practices By Victor Ahiuma-Young For years, contract staffing and prolonged casual employment have remained contentious issues in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, leaving many workers performing permanent roles under the uncertainty of temporary employment. But with a new leadership at the helm of the Petroleum […]
Kogi Project: Welders’ union, contractors in fresh showdown
By Victor Ahiuma-Young A fresh industrial showdown is brewing in Kogi State as the National Union of Nigeria Welders, NUNIWE, raises the alarm over an alleged attempt by two companies handling a major project in the state to bypass its recognised leadership and conduct welding activities without the union’s involvement. NUNIWE accused Topek Engineering and […]
NUCFRLANMPE fires warning shot at indecent employment
• Calls for fairer practices, end to workers’ rights abuses By Victor Ahiuma-Young The National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metallic Products Employees, NUCFRLANMPE, has raised the alarm over emerging employment practices that undermine workers’ rights, warning employers against using contract and outsourced employment arrangements to deny workers legitimate benefits and job security. […]
