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Abia NLC puts members on red alert

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Abia State Chapter, has put workers in the state on standby for immediate industrial action, should the Police arrest National President Comrade Joe Ajaero. This is contained in a circular jointly issued by the State NLC Chairman, Comrade Okoro Ogbonnaya, and Secretary,...

Northern Senators’ Forum condemns murder of Sokoto monarch

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

The Northern Senators’ Forum, on Thursday condemned the murder of the Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa District in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, by bandits. Recall that the Sarkin, who was abducted alongside his son by bandits few weeks ago, was killed after the payment of N60 million ransom. However,...

Kano Govt moves to resolve conflicts in Yoruba community, sets up reconciliation committee

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

The Kano State Government has inaugurated a Reconciliatory Committee mandated to resolve conflicts among members of the Yoruba community in the state. According to reports, the conflict is mainly due to a leadership dispute between the Aare and the Oba groups among the community. Inaugurating the committee, the Secretary to...

Charge protesters in your custody to court or face the law – Falana warns Police

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

Rights activist, Femi Falana, has asked the Nigeria Police to charge the protesters remanded in prison custody to court before August 25 or face legal action. The lawyer also accused the authorities of preventing legal representation for the protesters, leading to their being remanded in prison. Falana gave the ultimatum...

‘You killed 27 innocent Biafrans in Enugu’ – Simon Ekpa faults police

NewsDeskNgAug 22, 2024August 22, 20240

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has debunked the claim by the Nigeria Police Force that 27 alleged criminals, including Ekpa’s supporters were killed in Enugu State. According to reports, that no fewer than 27 kidnappers, including Ekpa’s members were said to have been gunned down in shoot-outs with...

BREAKING: FG Unveils National Youth Dialogue to Unleash Young Nigerian’s Potential!

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

In a landmark move, the Federal Government has launched the National Youth Dialogue, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerians and fostering patriotism among the youth. Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, made the announcement in Abuja on Wednesday. This pioneering program promises to: Olawande urged...

Plateau gov, Mutfwang reshuffles cabinet

NewsDeskNgAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has given the nod for a minor resufflement of his cabinet to improve quality service delivery and productivity. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the governor, Mr Gyang Bere, on Tuesday in Jos. Bere quoted the...

Senate fails to name committee room after late Olubadan 5 months after resolution

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

The Nigerian Senate has failed to name one of its Committee Rooms after the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, in compliance with a resolution it adopted on 20th March, 2024. Ibadan South senator, Sharafadeen Alli had sponsored a motion urging the Senate to immortalize the late first class...

Obama endorses Kamala Harris as US President

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

The 44th United States President, Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Obama gave the endorsement while addressing the party faithful on Tuesday. He is expected to pay tribute to outgoing President Joe Biden, who served as vice president for eight years. He used his well-known rhetorical powers...

Shehu Sani on terrorism allegation against NLC President, Ajaero

NewsDeskNgAug 20, 2024August 20, 20240

Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has described as strange and unfortunate the allegations of terrorism financing against the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, by the Nigeria Police. Sani made this known in a post on his X handle on Tuesday. “Terrorism allegation against the NLC...