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3Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Labour Suspends Strike

Barely 24 hours after embarking on nationwide protests against the removal of fuel subsidy, the Organised Labour has suspended its proposed strike action. The President of Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo made this known during an interview with Arise News on Thursday morning. He said the Labour leaders who had earlier met with President Bola Tinubu extracted some commitments to some of the issues raised during the meeting for immediate implementation. He explained the suspension of the strike was based on this.

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2Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu Nominates Oyetola, Bagudu, Lalong, Matawalle, 15 Others As Ministers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a list of 19 more ministerial nominees, which includes some former governors and senators, to the senate for screening and confirmation. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, unveiled the list of additional nominees on Wednesday evening during plenary after the screening of the first list of 28 ministerial nominees sent by the president some days ago. The immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives submitted the second list with the second batch of ministerial nominees to the Senate President. Those listed as ministerial nominees include AHMED TIJJANI BOSUN TIJJANI DR MARYAM SHETTI ISHAK SALAKO TUNJI ALAUSA TANKO SUNUNU ADEGBOYEGA OYETOLA ATIKU BAGUDU BELLO MATAWALLE IBRAHIM GEIDAM SIMON BAKO LALON...

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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Brazil Crash out of the women’s world cup

Former champions , Brazil have crashed out of the 2023 women football world cup for the first time in their history. The samba girls crashed out after a goalless draw with opponents, Jamaica on Wednesday. Brazil needed a win to pick up the second spot after France qualified as the table toppers but unfortunately, couldn't defeat the raggae girls of Jamaica. The reggae girls have broken their record of qualifying for the round of 16 for the first time in their history. The draw means they will now take the second spot leaving the Brazilians third on the group. For Brazil, this is the first time they have failed to score in a group game and is the first time they crash out in a group stage of a world cup tournament. Panama crashed out also as the last one the group after fail...

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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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The Government must tell Us When Our Refinery will Work – Labour

The organized labour has asked the government to tell the people when the refinery will begin to work in full capacity. This was stated by the immediate past president of the Nigerian Labour Congress president, Comrade Ayuba Waba during the organized labour protest in Abuja on Wednesday. He said " the elites must tell us when our Refinery will begin to work" Ayuba added that the only way to get the country out of the issue of subsidy is when our refineries begin to function. "What will address the issue is actually the issue of production. But the elites , not more than 10% of them don't want production." "Therefore, he must continue to insist that our refinery must work." He added.

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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NCC, BPSR sign MoU to boost digitisation reform in government

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together towards accelerating the digitization reform process in the government. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, and the Director-General of the BPSR, Dr. Dasuki Arabi, signed the MoU at a ceremony held at the NCC's headquarters in Abuja. Danbatta stated that this collaboration aligns with the NCC's Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) and aims to improve efficiency and productivity by establishing enabling policies and implementing institutions necessary for digital transformation. According to a press release signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, the Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Danbatta,...

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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Aigbefoh receives Award for Outstanding Contributions to Education and Community Development

Chief Dr. Amb. Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq, Chairman and Publisher of "Legislative Assembly News" Media, has been Honoured with the esteemed Humanitarian award for his Contributions to Education and Community Development, by Government Secondary School Nyanya Abuja, FCT. This prestigious award of recognition was bestowed upon Chief Dr. Aigbefoh for his remarkable contributions to education and community development. The event, which also included a graduation ceremony, awards/prize-giving day, and the unveiling of a geographical garden, was attended by esteemed guests including Dr. Olure Irewole Judith, Director/Principal of Government Secondary School Nyanya Abuja, and other dignitaries. Acknowledging Outstanding Contributions,Chief Dr. Aigbefoh's tireless efforts and unwaverin...

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2Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Senate Asks Ministerial Nominee Stella Okotete To ‘Take A Bow’

The Senate has asked ministerial nominee Stella Okotete to “take a bow” instead of being queried about her competence and suitability. The senator representing Delta Central, Ede Dafinone, moved a motion at the ongoing ministerial screening exercise, urging his colleagues to allow Ms Okotete to bow and leave, citing her significant roles at NEXIM. The senator stated, “This shows she has distinguished herself at the bank. With that, I urge that distinguished members do ask the nominee from Delta to please take a bow.” Mr Dafinone, while moving the motion, said he had the opportunity to work with Ms Okotete during his one year as a non-executive director with NEXIM, adding that the nominee was the engine room of the bank. “I ask distinguished members if the nominee from Delta st...

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2Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Subsidy Removal: NLC Protesters Pull Down National Assembly Gate

Protesters have brought down the gates at the entrance of the national assembly, as rallies against the removal of subsidy on petrol gain momentum nationwide. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) had announced the commencement of the protests today, amid hardship caused by President Bola Tinubu’s decision to end the subsidy regime. When the protesters arrived at the national assembly complex on Wednesday, the gates were locked by security officials. The protesters forced their way into the complex by pulling down the gate while chanting solidarity songs. Presently, the protesters are gathered on the premises of the national assembly, as stern looking security personnel look on. During his inaugural address on May 29, President Tinubu announced that the petrol subsidy regime wa...

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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Labour : Protest Rocks All Part of the Nation

Protests against the "anti-people" policies of the President Bola Tinubu administration have commenced in various states across Nigeria, including Lagos, Abia, Plateau, Kaduna, Kano, Rivers, Zamfara, Cross River, Ebonyi, Enugu, Kwara, Ogun, Imo, Ondo, and Edo. In the city capital, Abuja, members of the Organised Labour gathered at the Unity Fountain to demonstrate their disapproval. The protest is being led by officials of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) from the Federal Capital Territory. They are joined by hundreds of union members, who have come prepared with their respective union paraphernalia. NLC members protesting against the "anti-poor" policies of the President Bola Tinubu administration in Kano State. Affiliated unions of the NLC ...

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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Experts to review privatisation of power sector

By Constance Athekame Experts in the electricity sector say they are set to review privatisation of the power sector by deliberating on the challenges and prospects in the last 10 years. The experts will deliberate on the issue between Oct. 30 and Nov. 1, at the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Market Participants and Stakeholders’ Roundtable (NMPSR) in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the power sector was privatised in 2013, with the distribution and generation sub-sectors split and sold to private owners. Prof. Stephen Ogaji, the Chairman of the Organising Committee, at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the event would be of immense importance and significance in power sector. According to him, the event title, “NESI privatisat...

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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Contractors not to blame for road without drainage system -COREN

By Perpetua Onuegbu Mr Ali Rabiu, the immediate past President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN),  has said that contractors should not be blamed for roads built without drain or drainage systems. Rabiu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja said that the inclusion of drainage systems in road construction was a function of government’s specification to contractors. NAN reports that investigations across the country have shown that many roads constructed lacked drain or drainage systems resulting in the untimely deterioration of the roads. The former COREN boss, however, maintained that no contractor would deliver what the client had not specified or paid for. “If you commission a contractor to bu...

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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Marcelo Accidentally Breaks Player Leg

On Tuesday during a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires, Luciano Sanchez, a defender for Argentinos Juniors, was left heavily wounded after he sustained a full dislocation of his left knee. The 29-year-old footballer suffered the serious injury after an accidental challenge by Marcelo, a veteran left-back who currently plays for Brazil's Fluminense. Initially, Sanchez's teammates believed he had broken his leg, but a medical report from the club confirmed it was a full dislocation. The incident occurred as Marcelo, known for his exceptional footwork and skill, maneuvered past his opponents, unintentionally causing a shocking injury to Sanchez. In a series of events that left spectators in disbelief, Marcelo's supporting leg landed heavily on Sanchez's leg while in mid-stri...

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2Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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TUC mobilises members for Aug. 2 protest

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has directed all its affiliates and state councils to mobilise their members for a nationwide protest by midnight of Aug. 1, 2023. TUC’s President, Mr Festus Osifo, and General Secretary, Mr Nuhu Toro, gave the directive on Tuesday night. The union said that the protest was against, what it described as, the unfavourable policies of the Federal Government. “The congress is not averse to the removal of subsidy; we support the fact that it has to be removed but there must be measures in place to ameliorate its effect on Nigerians. “Such measures include fixing of the refineries and possibly building more; functional transportation system; living wage, good medical facilities and employment. “The policy was not thought through which i...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Renewable energy has potential to boost national development- experts

By Constance Athekame Abuja, Aug 1, 2023(NAN)Energy experts, says renewable energy has so much potential to grow the power sector of the country thereby promoting national development The experts spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the inauguration of the newly elected members of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance ( REEEA-A) and a one day media training. Prof Magnus Onuoha, President REEEA-A) said that renewable energy and energy efficiency had so much potential for women empowerment, youth development and national growth. “But we barely has a cadre of local indigenous developers as most of products and finance were not accessible to Nigerian developers. “Here in Nigeria, the fuel subsidy removal, the Electricity Act recently signed into law, rising c...

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1Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Chopper Crashes In Lagos

An unidentified chopper has crashed into a building in the Ikeja area of Lagos. It was gathered that the incident occurred at 3:30 pm adjacent to AP Filling Station, and United Bank For Africa, Oba Akran. The chopper burst into flames near Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), its destination. The Spokesman for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Tunji Oketunbi, confirmed the development to our correspondent on Tuesday afternoon. Also, an official of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) told our correspondent that the chopper burst into flames when the incident happened. LASEMA also said four persons including the pilot were onboard the ill-fated copter and they were all rescued alive and taken to a near-by hospital. The National Eme...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NLC Protest:Conduct your Protects in. A Peaceful Manner – IG of Police

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has expressed deep concern over the nationwide protests announced by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on August 2. The police boss urged the trade unions to conduct the planned demonstrations in a peaceful manner to prevent being hijacked by miscreants. In a statement released by the police force's spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, acknowledged the constitutional right to peaceful protests but urged the labour unions to ensure that the demonstrations remain peaceful and are not exploited by troublemakers. The police chief has instructed the Commissioners of Police in various commands and supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to engage with the NLC and TUC lead...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Woman docked for allegedly assaulting man in police station

A 50-year-old woman, Patience Bello, was docked in an Upper Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja for allegedly assaulting a man in a police station. The Prosecution Counsel, SP Babajide Olanipekun told the court that the defendant poured a liquid substance on one Mr Johnson Oluwore while in Kubwa Police Station on July 17. Olanipekun added that the defendant’s act put Oluwore in a state of fear of death or bodily injury. The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of section 265 and 398 of the Penal Code. Section 265 states that whoever assaults or uses criminal force to a person otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine or with both.The defendant, however, pleaded no...

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1Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Breaking: Tribunal Reserves Judgment In Atiku’s Petition Against Tinubu

The presidential election petition court has reserved judgment in the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku is challenging the outcome of the February 25 election and praying the court to nullify President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Among several issues raised in the joint petition, Atiku and the PDP are alleging that Tinubu was not qualified to contest the poll. They claim that the president was indicted for drug trafficking in the United States, that his academic certificates submitted to INEC were forged, and that Tinubu is a citizen of Guinea. The petitioners also accused INEC of manipulating the poll to favour Tinubu. The petitioners closed their case on June 23 after calling 27 witnesses. The tribunal had adjourned the...

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1Aug By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Soldiers, Policemen Wounded As Troops Destroyed More IPOB, ESN Camps In Anambra, Imo

Combined troops of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, the police and other security agencies raided hideouts and training camps belonging to the IPOB-ESN in Orsumoghu forest, spanning Anambra and Imo. This is contained in a statement by army spokesman Onyema Nwachukwu on Tuesday. The raid continued ongoing operations to deter enforcement of the illegal sit-at-home order declared by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), in the South-East. The army said the raid operation was carried out on Monday when troops were alerted of the violent activities of the irredentist group enforcing the illegal two weeks sit-at-home order in Onitsha, Nnewi and Iheme Obosi in Anambra, as well as at New Market in Enugu. During the opera...

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1Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Atiku in court as parties adopt final addresses

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Alhaji Abubakar Atiku was at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), as parties were set to adopt their final written addresses. The adoption of final addresses is the precursor to fixing a date for judgement in the petition of Atiku and the PDP challenging the outcome of the Feb. 25 presidential election. The Justice Haruna Tsammani-led five-member panel of the court had on the last adjourned date directed parties to prepare their final briefs of argument and appear before it for adoption. The PEPC in a notice to the parties, invited them to adopt their written address with respect to the petition filed against President Bola Tinubu and Vice -President Kashim Shettima praying the court to nullify their el...

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