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JUSUN Osun chapter vows to continue strike as demands remain unmet
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Osun State chapter, has announced that its ongoing industrial action will persist, citing unmet demands as the primary reason for their continued strike. Speaking on behalf of the union, Chairman Oluwagbemiga Eludire asserted that the strike would persist until the welfare concerns of its members are adequately addressed. […]
JUST IN: Five LASTMA Officials Sacked Over Corruption
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has terminated the appointment of five of its personnel over allegations bordering on corruption. It said two others who also appeared before a disciplinary panel were repremanded for not being at their duty post. This is coming barely two weeks after 11 others were arraigned before a disciplinary […]
CBN insists there’s sufficient stock of naira notes
Amidst complaints by some Nigerians about the scarcity of naira notes, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says there is an adequate supply of the currency. This follows complaints by some bank customers about the scarcity of naira notes at the counters, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Points of Sale (PoS), and Bureaux de Change (BDCs). […]
JUST IN: Many kidnapped as Bandits Invade Kaduna Community Over Failure To Pay Levies
Again rampaging bandits have invaded another Kaduna Community, Kidandan in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where yet to be ascertained number of persons were feared killed resulting in residents fleeing in large numbers to neighbouring villages for safety. The bandits were said to have stormed the community, shooting sporadically because, according to a […]
US customs seize undeclared $68k cash from Nigeria-bound family
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, on Thursday, seized $68,000 from a Nigeria-bound family who lied about the value of cash in their possession. The confiscation was made at the Washington Dulles International Airport when the officers were conducting inspections on outbound passengers departing on a flight to Cairo, Egypt. Though there […]
Just In: Customs promotes 357 junior officers
The management of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has approved the promotion of 357 men of the service from the ranks of Customs Assistant I (CAI) to Inspector of Customs (IC). Their promotion was ratified during the 7th management meeting of 2023, chaired by the Comptroller-General (C-G) of Customs Bashir Adeniyi. A statement by the […]
JUST IN: Tinubu set to visit Maiduguri next week
Baring last minute changes, President Bola Tinubu will grace the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, next week. According to a statement by spokesperson of the Army, Brig.-Gen. Oyenma Nwachukwu, the conference is scheduled for December 10 to 16, at Command Guest House, Maiduguri. Nwachukwu noted that the […]
FG bans use of rapid test-kits for blood screening
The Federal Government on Friday warned against using rapid test-kits to screen blood meant for transfusion purposes in the country. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, gave the directive at a news conference to commemorate the National Blood Donation day campaign in Abuja. Pate, represented by the Director, Tertiary Hospital Division of […]
ASUU asks FG to separate TETFund allocations from national budget
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked the federal government to set aside allocations for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) as distinct from Nigeria’s overall annual budget. Emmanuel Osodeke, president of the union, said this will ensure the effective implementation of TETFund projects. Osodoke was at the TETFund Alliance for Innovative Research […]
Ondo Commissioner Alleges Forgery Of Akeredolu’s Signature On Official Document
Ondo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Razaq Obe, on Friday, allegedforgery of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s signature on official documents about his ministry. Obe, in a letter sent to the state Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, a copy which was obtained by LEADERSHIP, said the irregularities in the signature of the governor were […]