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Matthew Omonigho is a journalist based in Warri, Nigeria.
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Strike: We won’t resume without payment of our salary arrears – SSANU
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) are on an indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears, demanding payment before resuming work. Despite calls for dialogue, union leaders remain firm on their stance, citing past unfulfilled promises by the government. The strike has disrupted activities in public universities across Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu had previously directed partial payment of withheld salaries, but the unions accuse the Federal Government of neglecting their demands. The Senate has called for dialogue to resolve the issue peacefully.
Police arrest ex-Delta councillor, Ndubuisi Okechukwu for kidnapping
The Delta State Police Command arrested former councillor Ndubuisi Okechukwu for alleged involvement in a kidnapping plot. Acting on intelligence, the police apprehended Okechukwu, who admitted to planning the kidnapping to extort ransom from the local government. The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue.
Catholic Church opposes Nigerian Govt’s alleged move to legalise abortion
The Catholic Church in Nigeria has strongly condemned the Federal Government's alleged plan to legalize abortion, citing it as contradictory to Nigeria's Constitution, which guarantees the right to life. The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, through a statement by Secretary General Very Rev. Fr. Zacharia Nyantiso Samjumi, urged the government to focus on educating citizens about reproductive health and human dignity instead. The Church emphasized the importance of protecting human life and urged Nigerians to reject the legalization of abortion, advocating for the inclusion of human dignity in educational curricula.
Stop pipeline vandalisation, its killing you
Capt Warredi Enisuoh, a stakeholder from the Niger Delta, urges his community to cease oil pipeline vandalism, highlighting its detrimental effects on both the environment and the health of local residents. Speaking at the Pan-Ijaw Economic Summit 2024 in Bayelsa State, he emphasizes the potential economic benefits of preserving the region's rich mangrove forests, which can absorb significant amounts of CO2. Enisuoh suggests that communities could generate income by partnering with global companies interested in carbon capture and sustainable industrial development, thereby improving regional health and economic conditions.
Police arrest POS operator for receiving N4 million from kidnappers
The Delta State Police Command arrested a POS operator for receiving N4 million from kidnappers, with the operator earning only N40,000 as profit. Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe warned POS operators against engaging in such transactions, emphasizing that transactions over N500,000 could lead to legal trouble. He advised operators to be cautious in their business dealings to avoid imprisonment.
Bonga Oil Spill: Group accuses Shell, partners of $1bn insurance claim diversion
Harrison Jalla, Executive Director of Oil Spill Victims Vanguard, has accused Shell Trading and Shipping Company Limited and its partners of diverting a $1 billion insurance claim intended for victims of the 2011 Bonga Oil Spill in the Niger Delta. The lawsuit, filed in April 2022, seeks to recover the funds, alleging that the compensation was diverted without informing Nigerian authorities or the affected communities. The case aims to hold international oil companies accountable for environmental damage and negligence, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and compensation for the impacted communities.
Gunmen kill Agbarho DPO, others in Delta
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers ambushed and killed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Division, Jega, and other officers in Delta State during a rescue operation. The DPO of Orerokpe Division, CSP Paul, was critically injured. The attack, confirmed by Delta State Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe, is seen as a significant blow to the Nigeria Police Force. Human rights activist Comrade Israel Joe expressed grief over the incident, urging the police to bring the culprits to justice. The deceased DPO had only resumed duty two days prior to the attack.
Gunmen shoot, injure 22-year-old boy in Delta community
In Mosogar community, Delta State, a 22-year-old man named Goodluck Joe was shot and injured by suspected armed robbers. The incident occurred on Otubu Church Road, where the attackers also stole his mobile phone. Goodluck was taken to Delta State University Teaching Hospital, where he is being treated for internal bleeding. His relative, Voltage Gbagbanor, has appealed for public support and financial assistance for medical expenses. The Delta State Police have yet to confirm the incident.
Police arrest 32-year-old suspected armed robber, recover guns in Delta
A 32-year-old suspect, Tunde Akingbenomo, was arrested by CP-SAT operatives in Delta State for alleged involvement in cultism and armed robbery. The arrest took place in Oghara-Efe Community, and the police recovered a locally made gun and two fabricated automatic Beretta pistols from an uncompleted building. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest and stated that investigations are ongoing.
Police arrest suspected kidnapper in Delta, recover ransom, gun
In Delta State, Nigeria, police arrested Timothy Ochuko, a suspect involved in a kidnapping and robbery case. The arrest, led by ASP Julius Robinson, resulted in the recovery of N500,000 from Ochuko's account, part of a ransom collected from a victim in Ughelli. A Berretta pistol was also recovered from a gang member's house. The Delta State Police Command, through SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the ongoing investigation.
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