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The Presidency has spit fire on the decision of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to embark on a nationwide strike beginning from midnight of November 13, 2023. The special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga saw the decision as an “ego tripping move” and an act of unwarranted blackmail against the government. In a statement on Monday night, Onanuga asserted that calling workers to a national strike over an individual issue violates a subsisting court order and amounts to an abuse of privilege by the labour leadership. Read also NLC, TUC…

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Edet Otu has temporarily ‘buried’ the lingering squabble that rocked the ancient throne of the Efik Kingdom over the Obong of Calabar stool for years. Within a week, Otu swiftly doused tension by dismissing the continuous claims of former Minister of Finance, Chief Anthony Asuquo Ani to being Obong-elect. Consequently, he directed that henceforth anybody who attempts to breach public peace by parading himself as Obong-elect when the throne is not vacant shall face the wrath of the law. Related posts Obong of Calabar Returns to revered Efik Throne  Breaking: Supreme Court ‘Sacks’ Obong of…

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria on Monday ordered their affiliates to withdraw their services nationwide from midnight on November 14, 2023. In a message in their X (formerly Twitter) signed on Monday, November 13, the General Secretary of NLC, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja and General Secretary of TUC, Comrade Nuhu Toro directed all workers to withdraw their services and stay at home. ”While we shall update you as developments unfold,  do remain assured of our commitment to Nigerian workers and people,” the statement stated. Related posts NLC, TUC Ready for nationwide strike effective from Nov…

More than 300 Nigerian editors will gather to x-ray the nation’s current economic challenges during the 19th All Nigeria Editors’ Conference at Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital. Among the guests at the confab are the Publisher of Vanguard, Uncle Sam Amuka; former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Segun Osoba; and the Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY and Arise News Channel, Prince Nduka Obaigbena. A press statement signed by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) President, Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren  of the professional body of editors in Nigeria, said the conference would be declared open by President Bola…

The  Bayelsa governor,  Douye Diri, of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has trounced Chief Timipre Sylva of All Progressives Congress who was trailing after winning six of the eight local government areas of the state. Diri, the  PDP candidate in the state, won six of the eight local government areas in the state while Sylva of APC clinched two local government areas in a massive results announced by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday. Diri scored 18,435 votes in Ogbia, 18,465 votes in Kolokuma/Opokuma, 37,777 in Yenagoa, 23,172 in Ekeremor, 24,685 in Southern Ijaw, 4,556 in Nembe and 12,602 in…

Chelsea’s rip-roaring 4-4 draw with Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday sent a resounding signal that Mauricio Pochettino’s new-look side are finally finding their feet after a faltering start to the season. The Blues came from behind three times at Stamford Bridge and their never-say-die spirit was rewarded when Ruben Dias slid into substitute Armando Broja and former City striker Cole Palmer thumped home the penalty in the 94th minute. That last-gasp leveller was nothing less than the hosts deserved from a game which saw City take the lead via an Erling Haaland penalty before Chelsea went 2-1 up…

After a keenly-contested 2023 Kogi State Governorship election on November 11, Usman Ododo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, has clinched the much-coveted seat.   Overly,  Murtala Adodo the overall winner floored Senator Dino Melaye of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Murtala Ajaka of Social Democratic Party (SDP). The State Returning Officer, Prof Johnson Urama, who is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, announced Ododo as the winner at 10:23pm on Sunday. “Ahmed Usman Ododo of APC, having satisfied the requirement of the law is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected,” Urama declared in a…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been charged “to promptly establish a joint, credible, transparent, effective, and broad-based investigation into allegations of electoral bribery and violence in the off-cycle governorship elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa states.” In a statement on Sunday, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, urged INEC Chair, Mahmood Yakubu, to immediately “identify, arrest, name and shame suspected perpetrators and their sponsors of these grave human rights crimes, and ensure their effective prosecution, regardless of their political status or affiliations.” SERAP also urged him to “disclose the spending details on the governorship…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the November 11, 2023 governorship election in the state. The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof Abayomi Fashina, who was the state Returning Officer declared Uzodinma re-elected on Sunday morning at about 10 am after over eight hours of collation of local government results. “That you Hope Uzodinma of APC having satisfied the law is hereby returned elected,” Fashina declared. Also read Supreme Court Sacks Ihedioha, Declares Uzodinma As Imo Governor  Governor Uzodinma sheds tears over Izombe Carnage…

As University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State convoked thousands, Governor Umo Eno has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the educational development of the state. The Governor stated this at the combined convocation ceremonies of the University of Uyo, at the TETFund Auditorium, Main Campus of the university on Saturday. Eno said education is one of the pillars of the ARISE Agenda, and government is investing in education beginning from the foundational stage to the tertiary. Read also Convocation ceremony: UNIUYO announces fees grace period for graduands Boat Mishap: Bodies Of UniUyo, ABU Medical Students Recovered  UNIUYO, Host Community in…