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In Oyo, banks, FRIN, and others shut over NLC strike

On Tuesday, September 5, Comrade Kayode Martins, the chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo state Chapter, expressed satisfaction with the level of adherence by workers in the state to the two day warning strike announced by the national headquarters of the union. He warned that if the government does not pay attention to worker agitation within 14 working days after the warning strike, there will be an indefinite strike. He claimed that a...

Tinubu not worried about Wednesday’s election tribunal judgment⁣ – Aide

Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s special media and publicity adviser, stated on Monday that President Bola Tinubu is “not worried” about the outcome of the Presidential Election Tribunal’s decision on Wednesday. When Ngelale appeared on Seun Okinbaloye’s Channels Television program Politics Today, he claimed, “He’s not worried simply because he knows he won the election.” ⁣ ⁣ After weeks of hearings, the tribunal will deliver its major decision without Tinubu, who will depart for New Delhi,...

Group kicks against Gov Alia’s political appointment

The state governor of Benue, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, amended the rotational principle within its immediate vicinity, which has drawn the ire of a group known as the “Tombo Coalition” in Benue. In a statement released on Tuesday and provided to newsmen in Makurdi, the group’s leader, Elder Saawuan Tyokyaa, made this claim. Tyokyaa observed that there had been a trend of shifting political appointees since the election of the current political administration, but that...

Edo Gov, Obaseki, swears in LG chairmen despite protests

In spite of complaints from the All Progressives Congress (APC) demanding for a cancellation of the Saturday election due to allegations of irregularities and significant rigging, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has swore in newly elected chairmen of the 18 local government areas. Obaseki, who spoke at the swearing-in ceremony on Monday in Benin City, said he had faith in the “ability of the elected chairmen to collaborate with the state government to bring good...

FG appeals to NLC to call off warning strike

The Federal Government has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to halt its upcoming two-day warning strike. Monday in Abuja, the appeal was made by Simon Lalong, the minister of labour and employment. Lalong argued that the strike will be damaging and undo the progress the government has already made. Additionally, he requested that the NLC give the new administration some time to get organised and deal with the problems the union had presented. “It...

SSS uncovers plot to stage violent protest against Tinubu govt

According to the State Security Services, or SSS, a scheme to organise violent rallies to attack President Bola Tinubu’s administration and security forces has been discovered. This was revealed by the secret police in a Monday X handle post that was made and signed by SSS spokesman Peter Afunanya. Student leaders, young people, ethnic-based organisations, and disaffected groups are reportedly being organised for the protests, according to the statement. The “ring leaders of the plot,”...

Breaking: Nigerian Appeal Court Confirms Tribunal Will Deliver Judgement On Peter Obi, Atiku’s Petitions Wednesday, Announces Live Broadcast Of Ruling

The court also said that interested television stations will be able to broadcast verdicts live. On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal will rule on petitions contesting Bola Tinubu’s election victory, according to official confirmation from Nigeria’s Court of Appeal. The court also said that interested television stations will be able to broadcast verdicts live. It was earlier on Monday reported that the PEPT in Abuja has scheduled September 6 for the...

Gabon’s new military ruler sworn in as caretaker president

Five days after seizing control of the government in a coup, Gen. Brice Nguema, the new military leader of Gabon, was sworn in as the nation’s caretaker president on Monday. In front of jubilant spectators, the swearing-in event was held in the presidential palace in Libreville, the nation’s capital. Following the military’s ouster of President Ali Bongo from the long-reigning Bongo family on August 30, Nguema promised on Saturday to further democratic reforms. Nguema declared...

Police probe officers who allegedly extorted Rivers resident of N620,000 at gunpoint

The Rivers Police Command says it is looking into allegations that some of its officers kidnapped and extorted an N620,000 resident at gunpoint. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Monday, the command’s Spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the officers would face prosecution if found guilty. The victim, known as Daniel, was allegedly seized by suspected policemen as he returned to his home in Port Harcourt about 9 p.m. According to reports, the police...

Anambra govt urges internet service providers to register with State ICT Agency

The government has invited all local internet companies known as Internet Service Providers, ISPs, and other local network operators, as well as all higher educational institutions in Anambra State, to register with the State ICT Agency. According to a press statement issued on Monday in Awka by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, the agency is looking to deepen its relationship with ISPs and higher institutions, emphasising...