Some Corps members deployed to Ekiti State narrowly escaped death on Friday morning when the wall of the female hostel of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp collapsed on them.
The corp members recuperating in the clinic inside the orientation camp were said to have been rescued by their male counterparts who retrieved them from the rubbles.
One of the sources said: ”Yes the wall of one of the female hostels collapsed this morning (Friday) . It was the bathroom wall which caved in when they were planning to take their bath.
” But thank God, people rushed down there to retrieve them from the rubbles. They have been stabilized at the clinic and they will get further medical treatments.”
An official of the NYSC who spoke on anonymity confirmed the incident, saying only two corps members were affected and recuperating in the camp’s clinic.
He said there have been persistent calls by the leadership of NYSC in Ekiti State for the renovation of the dilapidated hostels but all the calls proved abortive.
He called on parents and guardians not to panic over the incident, adding that it had no serious negative impact on the corps members.
The corps members are in the camp for the three-week compulsory orientation camp for those posted to the State.
Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), reaffirmed the demand for a N250,000 minimum wage, despite ongoing discussions with the Federal Government.
During a meeting held on Thursday, the Federal Government and the Organised Private Sector proposed a minimum wage of N62,000. However, labour leaders, led by Ajaero, maintained their stance on a N250,000 minimum wage.
President Bola Tinubu has indicated the need for further consultations with various stakeholders before presenting the new minimum wage bill to the National Assembly.
Following the meeting at the presidential villa, Ajaero emphasized that the discussions were not negotiations but initial dialogues. He confirmed that the talks would continue next week.
Trade Union Congress (TUC) President, Festus Osifo, also attended the meeting and noted that both sides had the opportunity to present their views, though he refrained from disclosing specific details of the discussions.
The labour leaders plan to return to their constituents for further consultation before resuming talks with the government.
Kenya’s under-fire President William Ruto has dismissed with “immediate effect” all his ministers and the attorney-general, following the recent deadly protests that led to the withdrawal of an unpopular tax bill.
The president said the move came after “reflection, listening to Kenyans, and after holistic appraisal of my cabinet”.
He has said he will now consult widely in order to set up a broad-based government.
The dissolution of his cabinet does not affect the deputy president, who can’t legally be fired, and the prime cabinet secretary who is also the foreign affairs minister.
He has not indicated when he will name a new government.
In the meantime, he said, he will consult “across different sectors and political formations and other Kenyans, both in public and private”.
The dramatic move is highly unusual, coming less than two years after he took office.
The last time an entire cabinet was dissolved was in 2005 when then President Mwai Kibaki did so shortly after losing a referendum over a new constitution.
Mr Ruto has been under pressure from Kenyans who have continued holding anti-government protests and demanding more accountability from government, even though he agreed to withdraw his controversial tax rises.
Some of the protesters have been calling for the president to go.
Last week, Mr Ruto announced a number of austerity measures across various government agencies.
He also ordered a freeze in proposed pay rises for members of his cabinet and parliament following a public outcry.
See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 10th July, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates.
Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for N1540 and sell at N1550 on Wednesday 10th July 2024, according to sources at Bureau De Change(BDC)
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN)
Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate
N1540
Selling Rate
N1550
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN)
CBN Rate Today
Buying Rate
N1548
Selling Rate
N1549
Please note that the rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article because prices vary.
The problem with our current political class is greed and abnormal appetite for consumption and perhaps building an unsustainable consumption pattern.
The northern and south western political and military Elites are using the advantages of civil war that ended in 1970 to exploit and enslave the victims of that war and sadly the entire Nigerian masses ended up being the victims. The political and military elites have continued to use unitary constitution in the name of federal constitution to retain political power at the centre ,thereby frustrating innovation and creativity that would have enhanced a productive environment where every Nigerian would be engaged in viable activities.They abhor true federalism which will guarantee equitable redistribution of our natural resources.
The political ,business, military and religious elites have amassed so much wealth for the generations of their children and grand children, hence the widening income inequalities that have threatened the corporate existence of Nigeria.
Everything is wrong with current Nigeria system.The system is designed and structured to keep the working class in perpetual slavery while the poor are abandoned in state of penury .
Millions of youths in Nigeria are jobless and those in Europe and America work as modern slaves . These political and military elites are heartless and most wicked that they have sold their souls to the devil!
Millions of Nigerians are too docile when it comes to the issue of politics ,Governance and holding people in Government accountable,hence GGM has come to give the working class and the ordinary people sense of direction .
GGM is here to build a modern society that will meet the expectations of 21st century and beyond . GGM working with a revolutionary online media – BVI Channel 1 and with like-minded people across our political space is determined to take Nigeria political class by storm and like rampaging soldiers will bulldoze the entire criminal political structures in Nigeria . We have proven that the power of the people is supreme and we shall continue mobilizing the power in line with Constitution of FGN chapter 14(2a &b)
We have learnt an obvious lesson : that the leader of GGM – Chinedu Asuzu or any chosen candidate can win the Governor of Anambra State or any chosen State : for the power of the people is the greatest. They have been deceiving and dividing the people with money , ethnicity and religion . Now ,we are wise ,we will choose our Leaders goingforward no matter how long it takes!
The awareness has been created and people eyes have been opened to know that political power belongs to the people .
Good Governance Ministry is here to organize the people to pursue ideological politics . The Nigerian politicians could disappoint the people but GGM will always be there for the ordinary people.
EEDC through the lawyers today at Enugu High Court, sought for interlucutory injuction against SEECA, to stop SEECA from educating SouthEast electricity consumers on their rights and obligations.
The Judge refused granting the application and slated the main suit for hearing on the 26th July, 2024.
We must peacefully intensify our efforts and remain resolute on our demand of No prepaid meter, no payment on estimated and bulk billings.
EEDC is owing consumers of electricity on estimated and bulk N11. 8 billion naira.
We righteously demand that EEDC exercise restraints, stop billing all owed consumers of electricity until they have been credited with the over-billed.
We urge
consumers(individuals and communities on bulk), to login to NERC website and find out how much being owed, then demand from EEDC to pay forthwith.
The SouthEast must be lighted.
Remain blessed!
Rev Okechukwu Christopher Obioha JP
National Chairman
SEECA, Nigeria
10th July, 2024
You may know someone who would be interested in this special security recruitment by ENSG
ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
SPECIAL SECURITY RECRUITMENT
A reputable government organization engaged in high-tech security operations is currently in search of capable, qualified, and dedicated individuals of Enugu State to be recruited, trained, and employed in the security operations system
The recruitment is in two categories.
CATEGORY A:
Individuals to be recruited under category A must possess the following
1. Able bodied males,
2. Aged between 30 and 50 years,
3. Ability to read, write, and communicate in English Language.
4. He must be a resident within Enugu State, in a self-detached compound that can afford privacy and security.
5. Must also possess a current National Drivers License and have a private vehicle of his own or very easy access to private vehicles.
6. Work experience in any of the military, paramilitary, or security services will be of great advantage.
Operatives under Category A are required in the course of duty to be able to handle highly trained K9 Security Dogs, which will be supplied to them by the organization. They will be saddled with the responsibility of training and management of K9 department
CATEGORY B:
Applicants under category B should possess the following:
1. Male or female with age range of between 25 and 35 years.
2. Proficiency in ICT, with requisite certificates to that effect.
3. Must be a graduate who has completed the compulsory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or show evidence of Exemption from Service.
Successful candidates will be engaged in ICT enabled security operations in Enugu State.
REMUNERATION:
Remuneration for both categories A and B will be attractive.
All interested applicants should send in a well detailed curriculum vitae within one week of publication to the under listed contact.
Email: recruitmentconsultant492@gmail.com
Whatsapp only: 08065444847
Only short-listed candidates will be duly notified and contacted.
CAUTION:
1. Any person, group, or organization claiming to be collecting CV for the purpose of this employment should be disregarded as all entries must pass through the above email and Whatsapp. No hardcopy submission will be required for now.
2. No form of monetary payment or bank details will be required at any point in this process and anyone that does that should be deemed as fraudulent.
Signed:
Prof. Chidiebere Onyia
Secretary to the State Government
Monday, July 8, 2024
The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commenced the construction of eight Science, Technical, and Vocational (STV) Schools in the state, starting with the Government Technical College, GTC, Enugu
This was made known by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, during the inspection of work at the GTC, Enugu, on Wednesday, adding that there would be three models of the STV Schools focusing on Science and Technology; Building and Architecture; and Industrial Agriculture.
He regretted that the GTC, Enugu, had lost its glory, reiterating the determination of the Mbah Administration to refocus the young ones of the state on science, technical, and vocational education underlined by practical learning to help them fit into the 21st Century industry.
“As you could see, this historic institution established in 1948 has lost its former glory. The buildings all around us are in different stages of dilapidation.
“But we are happy to share with Ndi Enugu the good news that the Enugu State Government has already embarked on a very audacious education reform project to establish eight brand new Science, Technical, and Vocational Schools servicing SS1 to SS3 in the STVSMB category of schools, starting with GTC.
“The governor believes that we are now in a new age of industry and technology. So, we want to bring back the lost glory of GTC, but making sure that it reflects the new opportunities and realities of industrialisation, of economic development, and of youth empowerment
“We will be establishing one new STV School in each of the eight federal constituencies in Enugu State over the next two years. The very first is being sited at this historic location, GTC, Enugu.
“There will be three models of the Science Technical and Vocational schools. The first model is focusing on science and technology. These are schools that are going to train our young people, who have finished from basic schools and the Enugu Smart Green Schools as well as graduates, who have no job. We are going to train them in the areas of emerging technology, preparing them to be ready for industry, the areas of robotics, mechatronics, coding, programming, ICT, and others with the objective of getting these young people ready for industry.
“The other model is the School of Building and Architecture. These are vocational schools where our children will learn all components of building – from bricklaying to electricals, plumbing, roofing, among others. We will manufacture our materials in these schools and we will build.
“The third model is the Science Technical and Vocational School of Industrial Agriculture,” he said.
Prof Mbah also announced the government’s plan to additionally build a smart green school at the GTC, Enugu, premises to ensure easy pathway to science, technical and vocational education in this same environment for the students.
He said the initiative reflected the administration’s 33 per cent allocation to the education sector in the Enugu State 2024 budget, adding that the government equally planned to build smart secondary schools across the state.
“We have model senior secondary schools that are also smart schools that are forthcoming. And there is also historic milestone investment in our tertiary institutions. So, this is once again a very important milestone in the achievement of the educational reform vision of Governor Mbah for Enugu State,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, the Principal of GTC, Enugu, Mr. Christopher Isife, described the STV School project at GTC as a game changer for the long forgotten and dilapidated institution.
“It has never been better in the past years of our existence as a college, but today, the talk and do governor has come to wipe away our tears. So, the GTC community, students, and teachers are very, very happy and we are grateful to him,” he said.
The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has appointed the following persons into the underlisted positions with effect from the date of this publication.
1. Mr. Gerald Ilukwe, Chief Information Officer
2. Chief Greene Amankwe, Special Adviser, Investment Promotion
3. Dr. Ebere Uzoukwa, SSA, Public Affairs
4. Comrade Onyebuchi Chukwu, Special Assistant, Youth Development
5. Mr. Peter Ekekwe, DGM, ASEPA, Ohafia Zone
6. Dr. (Mrs) Betty Emeka-Obasi, Administrator, Eye Health Mgt Bureau
7. Mr. Chinedu Micheal Nwosu, Special Assistant, Students’ Affairs
SIGNED:
Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
ADMISSION of students for 2024/2025 academic session is ongoing in Peter University, Achina/Onneh, Anambra State.
Twenty-four (24) Bachelor of Science (BSc) courses and a LLB Law degree are available for full-time study in the Catholic university with state-of-the-art facilities and 24-hour Internet service.
The courses, all approved by the Nigerian Universities Commission are available in four faculties, namely: Faculty of Science and Computing; Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences; Faculty of Medical Sciences and Faculty of Law.
The school with en-suite hostel accommodations serves such courses as BSc studies in Industrial Chemistry; Biotechnology; Microbiology; Biochemistry; Forensic Science; Computer Science; Information Systems; Software Engineering; Information Technology; Cyber Security; Physics & Electronics and Mathematics & Statistics in Faculty of Science and Computing.
In the Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences new students are invited for BSc studies in Accounting; Business Administration; Criminology and Security Studies; Economics; Mass Communication; International Relations and Diplomacy; Political Science and Peace & Conflict Resolution.
There are two BSc courses in Faculty of Medical Sciences. They are in Nursing Science and in Public Health.
All the courses are for full-time study. Admission requirement is “Minimum JAMB cut off mark and credit pass on at least, five (5) subjects (including English and Mathematics) at SSCE/GCE/NECO in not more than two sittings.”
Peter University recently recorded the feat of being the first Nigerian tertiary school, private or public-owned to complete its own fiber optic cable for Internet access with a 35-metre mast. The fibre optics cables were laid around the entire school with 10 terminations, to serve users from the base station at Ekwulobia.
The new technology will equally serve the institution’s broadcast station when it becomes operational. The university is equally deploying current Learning Management Systems (LMS) to enable students and scholars who wants to access its lectures from any part of the world do so with ease and in very new technology.
