NUT PROTEST : WIKE WARNS AGAINST POLITICISING INSECURITY. (PHOTO).

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 NUT Protest : Wike Warns Against Politicising Insecurity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against politicising insecurity amid protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, over the killing and abduction of school staff and children in Oyo State. Teachers stormed the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to condemn the killing of Michael Oyedokun and to demand the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area. The FCT minister addressed the protesters on Tuesday, saying the federal government is on its toes working to secure the rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers. Wike urged protesters to avoid turning the tragedy into a political issue and to give security efforts time to produce results. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, explained that the nationwide solidarity protest was to condemn the killing of the teacher and abduction of the school chil...
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NIGERIANS IN UK PRISON SERVICE FACE HOUSING STRUGGLES, SLEEP IN CARS. (PHOTO).

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 Nigerians in UK Prison Service Face Housing Struggles, Sleep in Cars


Nigerians are taking up roles as prison officers in the UK under a new skilled worker visa program introduced in October 2023 to address staffing shortages. However, many face significant housing challenges, with some resorting to sleeping in cars or camping near prisons due to a lack of accommodation provisions.


Reports reveal that approximately 250 foreign nationals, primarily from Africa, have been recruited, driven by online promotions within the Nigerian expat community. While the recruits undergo assessments and training, critics argue that the process, relying on Zoom interviews and six weeks of training, is insufficient for effective prisoner management.


The influx has also highlighted integration issues in rural areas and raised concerns about underqualified personnel being hired.

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