ASUU: NLC Threatens 3 Days Warning Strike

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has hatched plans to stage a three-day national protest against the ongoing strike by university workers. The protest could, however, snowball into a nationwide industrial action, if government’s inaction persists. The union revealed the above on Thursday, in a communiqué jointly signed by its President Mr. Ayuba Wabba, and its General Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ugboaja, at the end of the Congress’ Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Abuja. Vigil360 news had earlier reported that NLC called on the Federal Government to immediately set up a high-powered panel comprising members with requisite mandates to resolve within 21 days the issues affecting industrial harmony in the nation’s tertiary institutions including Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). 

Insecurity: Zamfara State Dethrones Two Emirs For Aiding Banditry

Following the unabated insecurity in Zamfara state, the state Government has dethroned two Emirs and their district heads for aiding the activities of bandits who engages in terrorizing their communities. The two emirs are that of Zurumi, Abubakar Atku, and Emir of Dansadau, Hussaini Umar. Similarly, the district head of Tsaba, Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim was also relieved of his turban. The decision taken by the state government was made known through the state commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Magaji Dosara, which he intimated to newsmen shortly after the state council meeting.

Abba Kyari: Drug Baron Who Implicated The Cop Land In NDLEA Net

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has today announced that its men have finally arrested a Drug Baron “Chief Afam Mallinson Emmanuel Ukatu”, Chairman of Mallinson Group, who has been on its wanted list. The Suspect is believed to be the Billionaire responsible for a drugs case that landed super cop, Abba Kyari in prison awaiting trial. According to a statement released by the Drug office through its Media Director, Femi Babafemi, Ukatu is behind the N3billion Tramadol deal involving Abba Kyari.

Buhari Appoints New Fire Service CG

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Abdulganiyu Olola Jaji as the new Controller General (CG), Federal Fire Service (FFS) with effect from Friday, April 22nd, 2022. The appointment was disclosed in a statement by the Secretary to the Civil Defence, Immigration and Correctional Service Board (CDIPB), Mrs. Aisha Rufai on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Mrs. Rufai, Jaji will be taking over from Acting Controller General, Samson Karebo, who took up the mantle of leadership after former Controller General, Ibrahim Liman bowed out of service.

IPOB: Bomb Maker Lands In Police Net, Weapons Recovered

The Imo Police Command says it has arrested a suspected explosive Manufacturer who is making an Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) for the terrorist militia, Eastern Security Network (ESN) who are the violent wing of IPOB in Uba Umuaka, Njaba LGA in Imo state. The police Spokesperson, Mike Abattem made this known while issuing a statement on behalf of the police today. 

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