Challenges In Implementing ECOWAS Court judgements:Insights From The Judicial Council.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) Last week, the Chief Justices of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened in Abuja to address the persistent issue of non-compliance with ECOWAS Court judgements. Chaired by President Judge Dupe Atoki, the meeting evaluated the progress and challenges surrounding the court’s decisions. […]
NLC Suspends Nationwide Protest, Sets Government Deadline.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has temporarily halted its nationwide protest, citing positive progress on its demands after the first day of action. Acknowledging significant achievements, the NLC plans to reassess the situation and resume the protest if necessary, urging members to sustain support and […]
CDS Appeals To Nigerians For Positive Outlook Towards Country And Leadership.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa addressed Nigeria’s challenges, urging citizens to refrain from criticizing the nation and its leaders. Speaking at an event, he emphasized the need for positivity and collaboration to strengthen the country. General Musa stressed loyalty to constitutional authorities […]
NAPTIP And Ondo State Government Collaborate To Combat Human Trafficking.
By Orekoya Peter Oreoluwa (IT Student, Ekiti State University) In a bid to tackle human trafficking in Nigeria, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has joined forces with the Ondo State Government and Expertise France. The Ondo State Government has generously provided office space in Akure to bolster NAPTIP’s activities, […]
Ogun Judicial Workers Initiate 5-Day Warning Strike.
By Orekoya Peter Oreoluwa(IT Student Ekiti State University) Judicial workers in Ogun State commenced a five-day warning strike on Monday to protest the non-payment of their 40% peculiar allowance. Represented by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), the workers closed the state high court and magistrate court in Isabo, Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun […]
Protest Erupts In Osun State Over Soaring Living Costs.
By Orekoya Peter Oreoluwa( IT Student, Ekiti State University) A coalition of activists in Osun State organized a peaceful protest on Monday to decry the escalating cost of living. Comprised of groups such as the Joint Action Force, the Coalition for Revolution, the Osun Civil Society Coalition, the Federation of Informal Workers, and youth representatives, […]
Defence Headquarters Refutes Coup Allegations.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) rebuffs claims circulated by an online news outlet suggesting that the Presidential Guards Brigade heightened alertness due to suspected coup activities near the seat of power. Air Commodore Topbrass Okpere, DHQ spokesman, labeled the assertions as false, perilous, and irresponsible, emphasizing the […]
Challenges Facing Nigerian Manufacturing:Unsold Inventory, Job Losses, And Factory Closures.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi(SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has highlighted the mounting pressure on manufacturing companies due to the burgeoning inventory of unsold goods, exacerbated by currency fluctuations and high production costs. This trend poses a threat to the sector’s survival, leading to job losses and factory closures. MAN’s […]
Villagers Contemplate Mass Burial For Slain Bandits After Clash Between Rival Gangs.
By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme( IT Student, Ambrose Ali University) In the outskirts of Hayin Alhaji and Munhaye forest, two warring factions of bandits clashed violently, resulting in multiple fatalities. Villagers stumbled upon numerous corpses and are deliberating on a collective burial for the deceased bandits. The skirmish reportedly stemmed from a territorial and resource dispute, […]
Heightened Security As DSS Takes Control Of Kanu’s Trial Resumption.
By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme (IT Student, Ambrose Ali University) The Department of State Services (DSS) has bolstered security at the Federal High Court in Abuja ahead of the resumption of Nnamdi Kanu’s trial. Following the Court of Appeal’s dismissal of terrorism charges against Kanu and its declaration of his abduction from Kenya as illegal, the […]