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The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has urged members to shut down all shipping company activities and commence an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday over a continuing disagreement with shipping businesses about low pay and employee welfare. At a press conference on Thursday, MWUN President-General Prince Adewale Adeyanju noted that organized labour had been battling shipping firms on the minimal standard for shipping businesses on worker welfare since 2018, to no effect. Court orders Union Bank to pay staff N20.2m According to him, despite several ultimatums and interventions by the immediate past Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo, the shipping…

Troops from Operation Forest Sanity killed three terrorists and recovered rifles and ammunition in Kaduna State on Thursday. According to Major General Musa Danmadami, director of Defence Media Operations, the terrorists were gunned down during an ambush operation at the bandits’ hideout along Road Tsohon Kabai-Kubusu Forest in Chikun local government area of the state. He stated that during the gunfight, the military killed three terrorists and recovered two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 16 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, hard drugs, various charms, and one motorcycle. The military high command praised the men of Operation Forest Sanity and urged everyone…

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has prohibited the sit-at-home order, while calling on President Bola Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Mbah stated this while briefing journalists on the outcome of his first security council meeting with the chiefs of various security services at Enugu State’s Government House. The governor remarked that the South-East’s sit-in to demand Kanu’s release has hampered economic activity. “As a result, beginning Monday, June 6, 2023, there will be no sit-at-home in all nooks and crannies of Enugu State,” he stated on Thursday. Governor Mbah noted that…

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Thursday that Lassa fever has killed at least 162 people since the beginning of the year 2023. The death toll from the deadly disease is claimed to have been reported in 28 states. They are, among others, Ondo, Edo, Bauchi, Taraba, Benue, Plateau, Ebonyi, Nassarawa, Kogi, Taraba, Gombe, Enugu, Kano, Jigawa, Oyo, and FCT. Prior to this, the NCDC stated in its 16th-week Lassa fever situation report that 897 confirmed cases were documented from 26 states and 103 local government units between January 1 and April 23, 2023. The Centre…

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has suffered severe backlash from Nigerians over his comment on Nigeria’s former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Sowore, who is known for his outright radical criticism of those in authority, in a tweet posted on his Twitter page today, June 2, 2023, claimed and berated the former Vice President for contributing “nothing” to the development and success of Nigeria. In the tweet, he described Osinbajo and former President Muhammadu Buhari as monumental failures who destroyed Nigeria. The tweet reads, Failure par excellence! The end of an error! Prof. Osinbajo…

Leeds United confirmed the mutual dismissal of manager Sam Allardyce on Friday, following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. Allardyce, 68, was parachuted in to save the club in May with only four games remaining, but Leeds ended second from bottom, five points away of safety and six points ahead of Southampton. After taking over for Javi Gracia, he lost three matches and drew one. Leeds claimed an announcement on the former England manager’s replacement will be made in the coming weeks. “It has been an honour to manage Leeds United, a great club with an incredible fan base…

Angry protesters in Edo State have blocked the Benin-Lagos highway over the hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. The protesters, who comprised mainly members of the Edo State Civil Society Organisation (EDOCSO), called for an immediate reversal of the pump price of fuel. The protest, which caused traffic jams along the highway, forcing commuters to trek to their destinations, saw the protesters wielding placards with inscriptions such as “Nigerians can’t buy petrol at N520” “Petrol at N520 but N210” and “Petrol must be N210 till July end”. Speaking to journalists, Omobude Agho, former…

The United States has announced an increment in the price of certain visa application fees for non-immigrant visa applications (NIV) and border crossing cards (BCC) applicable to Mexicans. The announcement, which was made public in a news bulletin released by the Department of State today, June 1, 2023, stated that the increase is applicable to “Mexican citizens age 15 and above”. The increment will see the “fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s and BCCs)” and other non-petition-based NIVs, such as student and exchange visitor visas, increase from $160 to $185. “The fee for certain petition-based nonimmigrant visas…

Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), placated Nigerians’ concerns on Thursday, June 1, 2023, about the growing prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across the country. The NNPC boss stated that competition among major actors in the oil sector would drive down the price of fuel, as opposed to the rising prices that have created worry in the country. In an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Thursday, Kyari stated that removing subsidy would allow new entries into the market, which he added would help competition and eliminate…

Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo’s tenure as the wife of the vice president comes to a close after eight years, leaving a legacy of unwavering dedication to empowering women and girls, particularly those with disabilities, and also fighting gender-based violence, ensuring that it is eradicated in all forms. The FAME Foundation gratefully acknowledges your profound love and support, particularly for your role in the HERSTEM project. Why Osinbajo’s Twitter verification badge was removed When the FAME Foundation approached you to launch the HERSTEM initiative for girls with disabilities, your response was unwavering. Despite the lingering challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, you fearlessly…