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The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to address its demands, including the payment of five and a half months’ withheld salaries, or face industrial action. This decision was reached during NAAT’s 56th National Executive Council meeting held in Taraba State. Some of the unresolved issues include: – _Payment of arrears of minimum wage_ to omitted NAAT members from April 2019 to January 2020 – _Payment of arrears of 25% and 35% salary increase_ from January to December 2023 – _Inadequate infrastructure_, including dilapidated laboratories, workshops, and obsolete equipment NAAT President, Ibeji…

Voting has commenced in Tunisia’s presidential election, with incumbent Kais Saied expected to win uncontested. Saied’s critics, including prominent opposition figures Rached Ghannouchi and Abir Moussi, remain behind bars. Tunisia, once proud of its democratic progress after the Arab Spring, now faces economic crisis and widespread resignation. Many citizens, like 22-year-old Mohamed, feel voting is “useless” and won’t participate. – Polling opened at 8:00 am and closes at 6:00 pm. – Preliminary results expected by Wednesday. – Campaign rallies and debates were absent. Saied’s power grab has led to a surge in arrests, with over 170 detained for political reasons…

In a bold move, former National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Managing Director, George Moghalu, has declared his intention to run for Anambra State governorship in the 2025 elections. Moghalu, who spoke to journalists at his Nnewi home on Saturday, cited Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s alleged failure to deliver as the primary reason for his decision. Moghalu emphasized the need for change, stating, “We need to redeem Anambra fast because Soludo has failed the people. There is a dearth of infrastructure in the state, security has collapsed.” He also expressed confidence in his ability to make a difference, saying, “What he could…

A suspected dynamite explosion shattered the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in the early hours of Saturday, causing significant damage to the building. The blast brought down the gate, destroyed doors and windows, and left other properties in ruins. This marks the second attack on the Chief Tony Okocha-led APC secretariat this year. The incident occurred just hours before the scheduled local government elections in Rivers State. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission had confirmed the distribution of sensitive materials to various local government areas on Friday. A viral video showed workers assessing the damage,…

Martins Ortse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has sparked controversy with his assertion that religion has severely impaired Nigerians and Africans. His comments came after Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) apologized for previously stating that Christians who don’t pay tithe won’t make heaven. Pastor Adeboye had claimed that paying tithe was a prerequisite for entering heaven but later retracted, describing it as a “mistake.” He emphasized that the Bible emphasizes peaceful and holy living as the true requirements for making heaven. Reacting on Instagram, VeryDarkMan questioned the authenticity of other religious teachings, asking: “Which other…

House of Representatives Speaker, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, recently shared his inspiring life story with select public secondary school students, emphasizing his self-made success and warning against the dangers of godfatherism in Nigerian politics. Growing up, Abbas learned the value of hard work and self-reliance. “By the time I reached 19, I was already a homeowner,” he said. “I built my own house based on my sweat, without any contribution from my family.” Abbas’s journey to independence began after finishing secondary school. He recallingly told his father he was leaving for National Youth Service, prompting his father to ask, “Abbas, when…

The Sydani Group, a management consulting firm, has emphasized the need for collaboration between the government and stakeholders to promote widespread acceptance of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Nigeria. This call to action is driven by the alarming statistics on cervical cancer, which claims over 8,000 lives annually in the country. Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among Nigerian women aged 15-44. In 2020, Nigeria recorded 12,000 new cases and 8,000 deaths from cervical cancer. However, vaccination against HPV and screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions are cost-effective ways…

The #FearlessInOctober protests witnessed a low turnout across the country on Tuesday, with heavy security presence observed in various states. The protests, organized by the Take It Back Movement, aimed to address economic hardship, insecurity, and other pressing national issues. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of a 30-day National Youth Conference has been met with criticism from opposition parties and some youth groups. The conference aims to address challenges facing Nigerian youth, who constitute over 60% of the population. Juwon Sanyaolu, National Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement, described the conference as a “jamboree” designed to reward the President’s…

The House of Representatives recently grilled officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) regarding allegations that these agencies accepted bribes from Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky was convicted on April 5, 2024, and sentenced to six months in prison for abusing the naira. After serving his term, he was released on August 5, 2024, amidst claims of receiving preferential treatment due to his celebrity status. A social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, released an audio recording allegedly made by Bobrisky, claiming that an unnamed godfather collaborated with the NCoS Controller General to…

The devastating floods in Nepal have claimed at least 192 lives, with 31 people still missing, according to Home Ministry spokesman Rishi Ram Tiwari. The disaster has left entire neighborhoods in Kathmandu inundated, with the capital temporarily cut off from the rest of Nepal after landslides blocked highways. “Our focus is on search and rescue, including people who have been stranded on highways,” Tiwari said. Rescuers are working tirelessly to clear mud from the worst-hit riverside neighborhoods, many of which are unauthorized slum settlements. At least 35 people were buried alive when a landslide careened into vehicles on a highway…