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By Press Release The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, says it has not pulled out of the planned national protest over hunger and high cost of living in the country. The NLC while debunking report of withdrawal from the protest said it cannot withdraw from a protest that it did not organise. It has advised the federal government and the sub-national governments to listen to the cries of the hungry Nigerian people and do the needful. A statement on Wednesday, signed by the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, further reiterated the earlier call by the labour movement that government should dialogue…

By Agency Report A House Republican lawmaker, Andy Ogles, R-Tenn. has filed articles of impeachment against US Vice President, Kamala Harris over her handling of the border and for allegedly ‘misleading’ the people and Congress about the well-being of President Joe Biden. The two articles of impeachment come two days after Biden dropped his re-election bid and endorsed Harris to take his place at the top of the Democratic Party’s ticket. The first article of impeachment, “willful refusal to uphold the immigration laws,” stems from her alleged “inaction” with border security and immigration law as the “border czar.” Also read: Vice President Kamala Harris, first woman, to…

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday apologised to the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for comparing her conduct in the Senate to that of a nightclub. Recall that Akpabio  had last Thursday cautioned Natasha with a comment perceived as derogatory, leading to widespread social media backlash. The incident underscores the need for respectful discourse in Nigeria’s Senate. The incident occurred when Akpabio called for votes on a bill’s second reading, to which the ‘Nay’ response was loudest. As Akpabio considered his next step, Senator Natasha stood to explain why she and others opposed the bill. Also read: Akpabio…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has freed 10 pregnant women from a baby factory ran by a 56-year-old suspect, Eunice Eze. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara stated this while briefing journalists at the State Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia in Uyo on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Ayilara said that the suspect, who runs a baby factory at the World Bank Estate in Owerri, was arrested on July 15, 2024, through actionable intelligence. The Commissioner of Police said the suspect specialises in stealing babies and pregnant women from Akwa Ibom State through her agent. “On 15/7/2024 at…

Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has uncovered an armoury in a private mortuary at Ekeya, Okobo Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, who stated this while briefing journalists at the command headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia in Uyo, on Monday, said the operatives stormed the mortuary on intelligence following the arrest of a kidnapping syndicate. Ayilara said the syndicate led by a wanted kidnapper, one Ubong Effiong Archibong, also known as ‘Condiment’, was allegedly responsible for the kidnapping and killing of several persons in the state. He said, “Operatives of the Command…

By Agency Report Two American music stars have thrown their weight behind Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party nominee for the 2024 Presidential race. American pop star Ariana Grande and American rapper Cardi B have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s candidate for the presidential election. This comes after President Joe Biden stepped down as the Democratic Party’s candidate on Sunday and endorsed his vice Harris as the party’s flag bearer. Ariande Grande has 378.6 million followers on the Instagram. Also read: Vice President Kamala Harris, first woman, to act as US president  Sharing a picture of…

By Straightnews Nigerians are apprehensive about Aliko Dangote, the founder and president/chief executive of the Dangote Group,  crashing the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) based on his pedigree in business, Straightnews has filtered the pulse. The concerns arise from Dangote Group monopoly of cement, sugar, flour, salt, seasoning, pasta, and beverages coupled with high costs of the products in Nigerian market, causing soaring prices of the products. Of recent, Dangote, the wealthiest individual in Africa, has been attacking International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria of planning to ensure the failure of the refining facility. Also read: Nigerians in…

By Agency Report Former president Bill Clinton and ex-secretary of state Hillary Clinton applauded Joe Biden’s decision to abandon his White House re-election bid Sunday, and threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris to take up the baton. Lauding Biden’s “extraordinary career of service,” the Clintons said in a joint statement that they were “honored” to join him in endorsing Harris as the Democratic nominee “and will do whatever we can to support her.” “Nothing has made us more worried for our country than the threat posed by a second Trump term. He has promised to be a dictator…

Anger is trailing a member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, Yusuf Gagdi for gifting his daughter, Aisha, a new Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, after her graduation from secondary school. Reports had earlier emerged online stating that the lawmaker gifted his daughter who graduated from the Lead British International School, Abuja, the luxurious car. It was also reported that Aisha’s gift followed her excellent performance in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations. Sharing photos from the graduation ceremony on Instagram on Saturday, Gagdi wrote, “Today, I attended my amazing daughter’s graduation ceremony. Watching you, my dear daughter, walk…

A groom and 11 suspects linked to the murder of a police inspector have been remanded in the Correctional Facility by Port Harcourt High Court in Rivers State. The suspects are standing trial on 13 charges, including conspiracy to murder and murder. Inspector Christiana Erekere was killed on April 25, 2024, while she was on stop-and-check duty at a police checkpoint in Taaba community, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State by individuals travelling to Akwa Ibom State for a wedding ceremony. Reports indicate that trouble began when a police team questioned the validity of the documents of one of…