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Kebbi State Constitutes Panel of Enquiry Over Students’ Protest

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The Kebbi State Government, has constituted a panel of enquiry of nine members on the recent protest by the students of College of Health Sciences and Technology Jega. The panel to be headed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Hussaini Abdullahi Zuru, is to identify the courses of the students riot, gang leaders, Lecturers and external forces involved as well the estimated level of damage. The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Isa Abubakar Tungu, who constituted the panel, directed that it should report its findings and recommendations within two weeks as the college remain closed until the outcome…

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Protest: Zamfara Govt Orders Closure Of Schools, Suspends JLC Exams

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The Zamfara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all schools across the state ahead of the protest against economic hardship billed to start on Thursday. In a circular to principals, head teachers, private schools, and the general public, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education in Zamfara, Barira Bagobiri, noted that the measure was taken to avert any security threat that may befall students. She added that the suspension of the ongoing JLC examination and a new date for its continuation will be announced in due course. “This is to inform the general public that the Hon.…

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Protest: Remain On Campus, Education Minister Urges Students

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The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has advised students in Nigerian universities to remain on campus during the planned nationwide protests. A statement by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday, said the advice was to avoid risking their lives. The statement was signed by the acting Executive Secretary of the NUC, Chris Maiyaki, and addressed to Vice-Chancellors of universities. “The Honourable Minister of Education has directed that the attention of Vice-Chancellors of all Nigerian Universities be formally drawn to the plan by unknown groups to embark on nationwide protests. The Federal Government is not unaware of the right…

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Arewa Group: Don’t Destabilize Nigeria’s Economy, Don’t Protest, Support Government

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A Group, the Arewa Youth for Peaceful Coexistence says the present government is working in the interest of Nigeria and should be supported instead of being protested against. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the Chairman of the FCT Chapter of the Group, Mr. Mark Ogar said such protest could cause chaos and destabilize the economy of the nation . “Today’s event is all about sensitization of Nigerians against the planned protest next week. We have come to realize the plans by some political disgruntled elements to destabilize our economy, to cause chaos in FCT, hiding under the guise of a peaceful…

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Political, Religious, Opinion Leaders: Prevail On Your Subjects To Avoid Proposed Nationwide Protests – CSOs

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Political, Religious, Opinion Leaders, Prevail On Your Subjects To Avoid Proposed Nationwide Protests – CSOs A Coalition of Civil Society Groups has appealed to all well meaning Nigerians to discountenance the protest and avoid participating in such unpatriotic protests. The Leader of the Groups, Comrade Solomon Adodo made the call while addressing newsmen in Abuja. “It has come to our attention that certain people with ulterior interests, driven by bitterness and personal agendas, are attempting to exploit our nation’s challenges to incite unrest through protests and strikes. While we respect the fact that the right to peaceful protest is a…

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OPS Takes Power Tariff Hike’s Protest To Tinubu

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As controversies continue to trail the Federal Government’s recent removal of electricity subsidy for over 1.8million customers categorised to be on Band A feeders, members of the Organised Private Sector has insisted that the hike must suspended for review. As such, plans are to meet President Bola Tinubu on the matter. The OPS, including the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture and the Nigeria Employees Consultative Association, disclosed this while reacting to The PUNCH enquiries on Sunday. Members of the OPS had earlier rejected the tariff hike and called for the suspension of the subsidy removal,…

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Economic Hardship: Jos Inmates Protest Reduction In Food Ration

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Inmates in the Correctional Centre in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Friday, protested the plan to reduce their food ration. It was gathered that the protest followed a tip-off on the downward review of their food size. The increasing cost of living in the nation has sparked demonstrations across various regions. Youths and women from parts of the country have taken to the streets to voice their concerns, joined by the Nigerian Labour Congress in protesting the economic challenges. Protesting the development, the inmates reportedly refused to take orders from the custodial officials while shunning their breakfast.   The custodial…

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Ondo Varsity Workers Protest Non-Payment Of N35,000 Award

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Workers of the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, grounded activities at the state institution over the alleged failure of the institution to implement the N35,000 palliative wage award approved to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. The workers under the auspices of the Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, the Non-Academic Staff Union and the National Association of Academic Technologists, said the palliative had not been received by the staff members of the university since its payment began in Ondo State in November 2023. The protesters said their action was staged to…

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Bauchi Varsity Student Stabbed To Death, Schoolmates Plan Protest

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A final year student of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Joseph Agabaidu, has been stabbed to death by some assailants while trying to steal his mobile phone. PUNCH Online learnt that the deceased is a 500-level Geology student of ATBU who hails from Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State but is based in Benue State. He is said to be the eldest among four children of his family who school at ATBU, Bauchi. A source in the school told our correspondent that he was returning to his lodge situated around the Yelwan Tudu Market in the Yelwa area,…