Strike: NASU Gives WAEC 7-Day Ultimatum

Strike: NASU gives WAEC 7-day ultimatum. The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) management to address a four-point demand related to workers’ welfare and alleged victimization of labor leaders.

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Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Monday, NASU General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, warned that all WAEC offices across the country would be shut down from Monday, March 24, if the demands are not met.

School Headmaster Arrested For Alleged S3xual Assault Of Pupil In Ogun

School headmaster arrested for alleged s3xual assault of pupil in Ogun. The Ogun State Government has confirmed the arrest of Ashafa Afelaja, a private school headmaster in Eyin Ogbe, Igode, near Ogijo, for allegedly assaulting a female pupil.

Afelaja was apprehended following a report from a concerned citizen who alerted the state authorities about the incident.

Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, announced the arrest in a statement on Monday, assuring the public that the victim is receiving medical care and psychological support.

“Our rescue team intervened in Adamo, Ikorodu, after reports of a school headmaster assaulting a young female pupil. The suspect is currently in police custody, and we are closely monitoring the well-being of the rescued child and her mother,” Adeleye stated.

She emphasized the government’s commitment to justice for survivors of abuse, pledging to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure swift legal action against offenders.

“We urge the public to remain vigilant and report cases of child abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of maltreatment.

The administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun maintains a zero-tolerance policy for gender-based violence and child abuse,” she added. Boy Rescued from Abusive Father in Ado-Odo/Ota

In a related development, the ministry also rescued a four-year-old boy in Igboko, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, after he was reportedly assaulted by his father.

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The child is now under the protective custody of the Ministry, receiving medical care and emotional support.

“The alleged perpetrator is in police custody, and legal proceedings are underway to ensure justice is served. The child is stable and responding well to treatment,” Adeleye confirmed.

She called on the public to support efforts in eliminating gender-based violence and child abuse in the state.

NUJ Ex-President Warns NYSC Against Victimizing Corps Member Over Criticism Of Tinubu’s Government

NUJ ex-president warns NYSC against victimizing corps member over criticism of Tinubu’s government. Former Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and African Union of Journalists (AUJ) President, Comrade Lanre Ogundipe, has cautioned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) against taking punitive measures against Rita Ushie Uguamaye, a corps member serving in Lagos State.

In a statement released on Monday, Ogundipe emphasized that freedom of speech is a fundamental right enshrined in Section 39(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees individuals the right to express their opinions without interference.

He further noted that this right is also upheld by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international legal instruments.

Ogundipe reacted to a viral video in which Uguamaye criticized President Bola Tinubu’s government over the country’s economic challenges.

He condemned any attempts to silence or intimidate her, stressing that young Nigerians should support and protect her from harassment.

“Every youth must stand in defense of her fundamental rights. Her courage and determination to speak truth to power should be applauded rather than punished,” Ogundipe stated.

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He also criticized the NYSC’s reported summons of Uguamaye to its Eti-Osa Local Government Secretariat, describing it as an attempt to pressure her into deleting the video and impose disciplinary actions.

Urging the NYSC to halt any retaliatory actions, Ogundipe maintained that dissenting voices should not be suppressed, and young activists should be encouraged to express their views freely.