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Don’t Trigger Full-Blown Strike, NLC Warns FG As NASU, SSANU Begin 7-day Warning

The Nigeria Labour Congress on Monday called on the Federal Government to comply with the demands of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). NASU and SSANU, affiliate unions of the NLC, embarked on a seven-day warning strike over the government's failure to release four-month salaries of members withheld during an eight-month strike in 2022. In a communique made available to THE WHISTLER, the NLC President, Comrade…

Abia Governor Makes Fresh Appointments

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has made 26 new appointments to various positions within the state government. The announcement was made in a press release on Monday by Mr. Kazie Uko, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. The appointees and their positions are detailed below: APPOINTMENTS Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the appointments of the following persons into the various respective offices: Dr. Kalu U. Kalu - Executive Secretary, Primary Healthcare Dr.…

RESTRUCTURING: Anayaoku, Adebanjo, Sanwo-Olu, Others Demand New Constitution

A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; Afenifere chieftain, Pa. Ayo Adebanjo, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, members of the National Assembly, former governors and eminent national leaders have demanded for a new constitution for Nigeria that would reflect true federalism and address the problem of the country. The leaders stated that the country should either adopt the recommendations of the 2014 National Confab or go for a relatively inexpensive Constituent Assembly on a…

Gov Otti Appoints Dr. Okoro Christopher Kalu As Abia Polytechnic Rector

The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of Dr Okoro Christopher Kalu as the Rector of the Abia State Polytechnic, Aba. This was contained in a release dated March 18, 2024, and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kazie Uko. Dr Okoro, who hails from Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area, brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished academic background to the role. An accomplished academic, he holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, specializing in…

OKUAMA CRISIS: ‘Army Lied About Ambush’ — Eyewitnesses Recount How Soldiers Ignited Violence In Delta Community

…Ridiculous Attempt To Justify Their Action — Army Eyewitnesses of the deadly peace mission in the Bomadi Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State, have recounted the incident that led not only to the killing of 16 military personnel but to the unreported fatalities in their community. The community members who anonymously spoke to a broadcast media organisation, Delta Rainbow Television (DRTV), refuted claims that they had attacked the personnel unduly, as purported by the military in a statement on Saturday. …

EFCC Arraigns Alleged Sextortionist In Lagos Over Child Pornography

The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Olukeye Olalekan, an alleged sextortionist, for transmitting child pornography and sextortion. The suspect was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on 18-count charges. According to EFCC, on 13th February 2023, Olalekan used his instagram virtual network to create a group called; "Expose Janjua Robin Nudes" to distribute child pornography. This eventually led to his…

FCT: Wike Seeks Senate Approval To Get Security Votes Like Governors

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has asked the Senate to grant him approval for the insertion of security vote in the N1.1 tn budget of the federal capital. Wike, who made the appeal while defending the FCT’s 2024 budget before the House Committee on FCT, said the security vote will allow him tackle the security situation in Abuja better without the bureaucratic bottlenecks. According to Wike, if the FCT Administration is allowed to have security votes like State governments, he will be able to fund…

UN Official Hails Abia’s Progress Under Governor Otti, Pledges UNDP Support

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed support for the development strides made by Abia State under Governor Alex Otti. UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Assistant Administrator, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa-Onochie, expressed joy at the state's development during a meeting with the Abia First Lady and her team at the UN Commission on the Status of Women. She spoke about the UNDP’s plans to assist Abia in achieving sustainable growth, particularly by introducing technological advancements in Aba's…

Kalu Tasks Stakeholders On Drafting Better Constitution

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Monday, tasked stakeholders to work together to draft a better constitution by identifying areas where the 1999 Constitution can be strengthened to serve the needs of the nation. Speaking at a retreat for National Assembly Senior Legislative aides, Kalu described the constitution as the bedrock of the nation’s democracy, and ensuring its effectiveness is paramount. The deputy speaker said his office aspires to be a hub for resolving the issues…

Nigeria Moving In ‘Vicious Circle’, Experts Lament

…Call For Collaborative Action Experts in Nigeria have lamented that the country is going through a vicious circle and that only collaborative action can move the nation forward. The experts spoke during the formal unveiling of a maiden public lecture with the theme, 'Reclaiming Nigeria’s Future: Strategic Frameworks for achieving transformation change” and the public presentation of Prof. Benedicta Egbo’s Book entitled, “Education and Sustainable Development in 21st Century Nigeria”. Addressing the press on…