Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.
The Nigeria Labour Congress and education unions have given the Federal Government a four-week deadline to end the ongoing crisis in the sector or face nationwide action.
NLC President Joe Ajaero has been released after his arrest earlier in the day, sparking widespread concern and condemnation from civil society and labor unions
Labor leaders Joe Ajaero and Femi Falana successfully averted a potential clash between police and workers in Abuja during a protest over wage disputes and working conditions.
Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.
Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.