NLC Urges FG to Address SSANU, NASU Salary Grievances
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called upon the Federal Government to address the grievances of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), particularly concerning their withheld salaries and alleged mistreatment. Today marks the commencement of a nationwide strike by the aforementioned unions, following their earlier warning to […]
Israeli Forces Raid Shifa Hospital Amid Allegations of Hamas Presence
Israeli forces conducted another raid on Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip early Monday, alleging that Hamas militants had regrouped within the compound and fired on them from there. Palestinian officials assert that tens of thousands of people have sought refuge at the hospital. In a separate development, Josep Borrell, the European Union’s top diplomat, […]
Putin’s Re-Election: A Victory with Minimal Opposition
The results released by the election commission on Monday revealed that President Vladimir Putin has clinched a fifth term with a significant majority of votes, in an election characterized by minimal suspense following a severe crackdown on opposition figures and freedom of speech, reminiscent of Soviet-era tactics. With only nominal challengers and a harsh crackdown […]
Falana Urges End to Military Reprisals in Delta Community
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged the Federal Government to stop the reprisal attacks by Nigerian Army soldiers in the Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State. Falana’s statement, released on Sunday, addresses the recent violence following reported ambushes on soldiers deployed to quell communal clashes. He specifically calls for […]
Soludo: I’ve Led Anambra State Debt-Free for Two Years
Governor Chukwuma Soludo, in a statement during his second year anniversary in office, emphasized that he hasn’t borrowed any loans to run Anambra State. Soludo disclosed that he hasn’t accepted any salary from the state since assuming the role of governor two years ago. Furthermore, he highlighted that his wife, serving as the first lady, […]
State of Emergency Declared After Fourth Reykjanes Peninsula Eruption
Another volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southern Iceland has prompted the declaration of a state of emergency, marking the fourth eruption in the region since December. Considered the most potent eruption thus far, lava has breached the eastern defenses surrounding the evacuated town of Grindavik, as reported by local media outlets. Additionally, individuals […]
Shapps Scraps Ukraine Trip Amid Russian Threats and Missile Strike
Grant Shapps had to cancel his planned trip to southern Ukraine last week due to “security reasons,” as announced by the UK defence ministry. The defence secretary was set to visit Odesa but had to abandon the plan after UK intelligence indicated that Russia had become aware of his travel arrangements. The cancellation came on […]
San Quentin Overhaul: Moving Death Row Inmates for Rehabilitation
California has initiated the relocation of all inmates on death row from San Quentin prison to other facilities as part of its efforts to transform the state’s most infamous institution into a rehabilitation center. While some individuals in this cohort will now experience newfound liberties, there are concerns arising regarding their exclusion from the reform […]
Canada’s PM, Justin Trudeau, Addresses Political Future
Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has addressed growing speculation about his political future, stating that while he often contemplates leaving his “crazy job,” he intends to stay on and lead through another election. In an interview with Radio-Canada, Trudeau acknowledged the personal sacrifices that come with his position and expressed his commitment to continuing his […]
CDS Musa Orders Probe into Killing of 16 Military Personnel in Delta State
The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has initiated a probe into the tragic killing of four senior officers and 12 soldiers in Delta State. The slain military personnel responded to a distress call following a communal crisis between the Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State, where they were subsequently attacked and killed on […]
