Author: Newsday Newspaper
Victoria Mgbanwa The Federal Government has taken decisive action in response to a disturbing bullying incident at Federal Government College (FGC), Enugu, Suspending 13 students involved in the assault of a fellow student. The incident, which occurred on November 7, 2024, was captured on a viral video showing a group of students violently attacking an SS1 day student. In the statement, signed by the ministry’s Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, The Ministry of Education, led by Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, expressed deep concern over the safety and well-being of students in federal schools, with the minister emphasizing the…
The Arewa Renaissance group through its Head of investigation Haliru Nadabo, has described as affront on the judiciary the recent election of one of President Tinubu’s political boys Musiliu Oluomo popularly called MC Oluomo as the President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers . “Despite an Appeal court upholding of an earlier verdict of the Industrial Court of Nigeria which gives Prince Ibikunle affirmation as the recognised and authentic President of the union, which the other faction not satisfied took to court but the court which is the appeal court affirmed the verdict of Industrial court and upheld…
Victoria Mgbanwa In response to a major scandal, the government of Equatorial Guinea has announced plans to install surveillance cameras in all state offices. This initiative, led by Vice President Teddy Nguema, is intended to reinforce accountability among public officials and eliminate misconduct in public service. The decision comes in the wake of a shocking revelation involving Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency. Engonga, a high-ranking official, was arrested following a fraud investigation that uncovered over 400 sex tapes of prominent women in Equatorial Guinea, including wives of influential figures. The tapes were discovered during…
Victoria Mgbanwa In a move to ease the deadlock with university staff, the Federal Government’s payment of 25% of withheld salaries has led the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) to suspend their ongoing strike for a month. The strike, initiated on October 28, 2024, by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of NASU and SSANU, stemmed from grievances over unpaid wages. University activities across the country came to a halt as workers protested government’s failure to settle four months of withheld salaries. However On Friday, some union members…
Bukola Afeni As part of effort in building a sustainable renewable energy in Nigeria, The European Union and the German Government has unveiled the 3” phase of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP). The programme will support Nigerian government in building a sustainable energy sector through the expansion of access to clean, efficient, and reliable energy. Speaking at the launch and 1% Steering Committee meeting of NESP III, Head of Section Green and Digital Economy at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Inga Stefanowicz, announced additional funding for the third phase of the programme. She said: “Achieving…
Bukola Afeni The CEO of Merck Foundation Senator Dr Rasha Kelej has reteirated the commitment of the body to improve quality health care services in Africa, Asia and beyond. She made the disclosure at the 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary in Tanzania. According to her, the conference is a testament of the Foundation’s way of improving access to quality health care services. Senator Rasha commended the Government of Tanzania , the steering committee and all partners for their participation in making the program a success. “We will share our experiences and discuss the impact of our programs…
Universities across Nigeria are on the brink of closure as the non-academic staff unions, the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU, begins indefinite strike today. The unions, frustrated by withheld salaries and unmet agreements, are demanding immediate action from the federal government. Their grievances have been fueled by the government’s silence on their outstanding demands, despite several protests, ultimatums, and a previous partial salary release for academic staff. At the heart of the issue lies a prolonged battle over unpaid salaries. In 2022, when university unions went on…
Victoria Mgbanwa In response to growing concerns about cholera outbreaks across Nigeria, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has strengthened its public health preparedness by launching a Cholera Emergency Operations Centre. The initiative is part of an overarching strategy to combat the spread of the disease within the capital, particularly in light of recent cases reported nationwide. The move was confirmed in a statement by the FCT Public Health Department on Thursday, following the activation of the operations centre over the weekend. Dr. Baba Gana Adam, the Permanent Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, explained that the rapid…
Esther Salifu The Nigerian Society of Anesthetists celebrated World Anesthesia Day and World Restart a Heart Day at the National Hospital Abuja, focusing on workforce well-being. The President, Dr. Busola Alade Briggs, emphasized the significance of the day, is commemorating the first use of anesthesia in surgery, which revolutionized pain management . She stressed the importance of mentorship in fostering career growth and reducing stress among anesthetists. “The theme for this year celebration is workforce well being. Our world body has decided this year we are going to focus on well being of the workforce for Anesthesia. We need to…
In a proactive measure to enhance user safety, TikTok has taken down more than 2.1 million videos in Nigeria for breaching its community guidelines during the second quarter of 2024. This substantial removal underscores the platform’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a secure online space. The recently released Community Guidelines Enforcement Report highlights that these removals represent less than 1% of all videos uploaded in Nigeria during this timeframe. “We strive to provide a safe environment for our users,” the report emphasized. “Notably, 99.1% of these videos were removed before any reports were made by users, with 90.7% taken down within…