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Month: August 2024

  • NYSC Gives HND Graduates Condition To Partake in 1-year Mandatory Service

    NYSC Gives HND Graduates Condition To Partake in 1-year Mandatory Service

    The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned that graduates of polytechnics and monotechnics without evidence of mandatory one-year Industrial Training (IT) will not participate in national service.

    The NYSC Coordinator in Lagos State, Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.

    Baderinwa said that NYSC had issued a circular to that effect.

    Baderinwa said, “It has been noticed in recent times that some graduates of polytechnics and mlnotechnics do not observe the mandatory one-year IT before being admitted for HND programme.

    “The one-year IT is a prerequisite for HND.

    “They must undergo the one-year IT with evidence of completion before going for HND, and institutions must confirm this before admitting them for HND.

    “The directive will take effect from next orientation camp, and we will not register any candidate who did not complete or undergo the process.”

    She said that the measure would promote the sanctity of Nigeria’s education system.

    According to the coordinator, prospective corps members who are HND graduates will be required to present evidence of completion of the IT before being registered at any NYSC orientation camp. (NAN)

  • Protests: President Tinubu To Address Nigerians

    Protests: President Tinubu To Address Nigerians

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Sunday, Tomorrow, address the nation by 7:00 am.

    His Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale announced this on Saturday.

    The statement reads partly: “Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to plug into the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for the broadcast.

    “The broadcast will be repeated on the network services of the NTA and the FRCN at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm on the same day.”

  • EndBadGovernance: TELECOS Gives Reasons Behind Internet Disruption

    EndBadGovernance: TELECOS Gives Reasons Behind Internet Disruption

    Following reactions by internet users over poor network in the country, the Nigerian telecom providers have attributed the country’s recent internet disruptions to cable cuts by hoodlums during the #EndBadGovernance protests.

    This explanation comes after accusations from various organisations that some network providers deliberately interfered with the network to restrict coverage of the demonstrations.

    Speaking on behalf of telecom operators in Nigeria, Gbolahan Awonuga, the executive secretary of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), told Leadership that the network outage was caused by demonstrators damaging some internet cables.

    He stated, “There are a lot of cable cuts across Nigeria. Some of the protesters went into the manhole and cut the cables.

    “The network disruption is not a matter of the government trying to sabotage the protest. It is as a result of the cable cut.”

    Awonuga mentioned that arrangements are being made with the National Security Adviser to the President (NSA) to give operators clearance to repair the damages.

    He also appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience, as efforts are underway to restore the network soon.

  • Naira Appreciates at Official, Parallel Market Against U.S Dollar

    Naira Appreciates at Official, Parallel Market Against U.S Dollar

    The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1, 580 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,595 per dollar on Wednesday.

    Similarly, the Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,570 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM.

    Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,570 per dollar from N1,608.73 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating N38.73 appreciation for the naira.

    The volume of dollars traded in the market grew by 47 percent to $142.32 million from $270.81 million traded on Wednesday.

    Consequently, the margin between the parallel market and NAFEM rate narrowed to N10 per dollar from N13.73 per dollar on Wednesday.

  • Protest: 157 Suspected Looters Arrested in Kano

    Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of 157 suspects in connection with the destruction of property and looting during the nationwide hardship protest in the state.

    The Nigeria Police Force revealed this on its verified Facebook page while giving updates on the protest across the country.

    The update from Kano stated that at 10:00am Thursday, groups of hoodlums, under the guise of participating in the nationwide protest, launched attacks on several establishments in the state.

    “These incidents have disrupted public order and safety, necessitating immediate action by the Kano State Police Command. The following incidents were reported: Attacks on supermarkets: several supermarkets at Nassarawa Quarters were attacked, resulting in significant property damage and theft, Arson at NCC Office; multiple motor vehicles at the NCC office, Audu Bako Secretariat, along Government House Kano, were set ablaze. The fire has since been brought under control through swift intervention.

    “A total of 157 suspects have been arrested in connection with these criminal activities. An exhibit AK-47 rifle was recovered at the High Court. A large quantity of looted property has also been recovered from the suspects.

    “The situation is being closely monitored, and the Kano State Police Command is committed to maintaining peace and security in the state.”

    Daily Trust reported that in response to these disturbances, the Kano State Government had imposed a 24-hour curfew to restore order and ensure the safety of residents.

  • Protest: Police Officer Murdered, Other Officers Injured – IGP

    The inspector-general of police (IGP),Kayode Egbetokun says a police officer was murdered on Thursday during the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests.

    Speaking in Abuja at a briefing, Egbetokun said some police officers were also injured while some stations were razed by hoodlums who disguised as protesters.

    “In light of the current situation, the Nigeria Police Force has placed all units on red alert. Our officers are fully mobilised and prepared to respond swiftly and decisively to public safety and order,” the IGP said.

    “Police stations have been destroyed. There have been attempts to take over government houses,” Egbetokun said, adding that looting of public and private warehouses and facilities was widespread.

    “In places like FCT, Kaduna, Kano and Gombe, among others, we recorded incidents of unprovoked attacks on our security personnel where one policeman has been reported murdered and others seriously injured.

    “In light of the current situation, the Nigeria Police Force has placed all units on red alert. Our officers are fully mobilised and prepared to respond swiftly and decisively to public safety and order,” the IGP said.

    “We acknowledge the right of citizens to protest, but this right is not absolute. Citizens also have duties and responsibilities towards their nation, including being law-abiding and loyal. Understanding your rights is important, but it is equally crucial to fulfill your duties and responsibilities.

    “The red bands we are wearing signify that our command is on high alert. Those claiming they were not served court orders must understand that serving faceless individuals is challenging. Their threats were made on social media, and they were served through the same platform.” He noted.

    Egbetokun expressed his sorrow over the loss of four lives in Borno due to an IED explosion. He also noted the police’s successful prevention of a similar incident in Lagos.