Over 20 Children Feared Killed in Ibadan Christmas Gift Stampede

“Some of them were Brought in Dead (BID) to UCH from Agidigbo FM,” sad details of a pre-Christmas tragedy No fewer than 20 children have reportedly been trampled to death in a stampede in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, during a Christmas celebration organised for children. It was learnt that the event was organised by a radio station owned by popular broadcaster, which promised gifts for those in attendance. Many of the children, it was learnt, have been rushed to the University of Ibadan College Hospital, where some had been…

Read More

NAN Workers Issue 7-Day Ultimatum To MD, Lament Poor Welfare

The Joint Union in the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has given the Managing Director 7 days ultimatum to address the lack of welfare, operational needs and the sorry state of affairs in the agency. The Joint Union comprise of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Radio, Television, Theatre Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Service Employees(AUPCTRE) and Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC) This is contain in a letter to the Managing Director titled “7…

Read More