The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has called for the establishment of veterinary desks in emergency management institutions and other relevant agencies.Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu. Chairman, FCT Chapter NVMA, who made the call during the commemor…
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Centre for Legal Rights Advancement seeks abolition of corporal punishment
The Centre for Legal Rights Advancement (CLRA), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called for the abolition of the practice of all forms of corporal punishment in the country.The founder of CLRA, Prof Ben Angwe, made the call in a statement in …
NGO advocates agency for ethics, values
The National Community Ethics and Value Environmental Compliance Corps, a non- governmental organisation (NGO), has called for the establishment of a national agency to revive respect of ethics and values among Nigerians.Mr Musa Kelvin, the organisatio…
Rep member pledges commitment to workers’ rights, welfare
Rep Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has said that she was committed to legislative actions that would protect workers’ rights and guarantee appropriate reward for their labour.Akande-Sadipe said this on Monday in Abuja in her goodwill message to Nigerian worker…
The brawl by Sudan’s Generals and implications for Nigeria
With air strikes in Khartoum, Darfur, and other cities of Sudan resuming just hours after the ceasefire, one would only wonder what next to expect in the conflict-torn country.The current conflict in Sudan which started on April 15 is the result of the…
Sudan crisis: Al-Yolawi commends FG for evacuating students
An Abuja Based Islamic Cleric, Yahya Al-Yolawi, has commended the Federal Government for the evacuation and rescuing of Nigerian students trapped by the Sudan crisis.Al-Yolawi made the commendation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), …
UNICAL graduates 7,769 students at 35th convocation
The University of Calabar will graduate 7,769 students during its 35th convocation holding on Friday and Saturday.Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the institution, disclosed on Monday in Calabar while enumerating activities lined up for the week …
Alleged unlawful demolition: Traders ask I-G to investigate police officers
Abuja Traders’ Association has asked the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Usman Baba, to order the arrest and prosecution of 30 police officers used by Urban Shelter Limited to supervise alleged illegally demolition of structures at Abuja shopping co…
Angolan government pledges to meet employees expectations
Angolan minister of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security Teresa Rodrigues Dias reiterated Monday the Executive’s commitment to meet workers demands.In a congratulatory message to mark International Workers’ Day, Teresa Dias points to the n…
UNAM beat Pirates to keep hopes of top five alive
An impressive display from the Clever Boys on Sunday against a struggling Orlando Pirates saw them keep their hopes for a top-five finish in the Debmarine Namibia Premier League alive.The Clever Boys, as the University of Namibia (UNAM) football team i…
Three men arrested in alleged gang rape incident at Shighuru village
The Kavango East police arrested three men aged between 15 and 27 after they allegedly gang-raped a 17- year-old girl at Shighuru village on Friday.The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) weekend crime report on Sunday, indicated that the incident happened …
Ndemula concerned about employers still not paying the minimum wage
The Deputy Minister of Labour and Employment Creation Hafeni Ndemula has expressed concern that there are some employers who still do not pay their employees the minimum wages set for their respective sectors.Ndemula, at the commemoration of Internatio…