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5Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Breaking News: Court Restrains NLC, TUC From Embarking On Strike From Wednesday

Justice O.Y. Anuwe of the Federal High Court, Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) from embarking on strike from Wednesday. It would recalled that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Unions Congress (TUC) have stated that the two unions would embark on industrial action as from Wednesday this week following the removal of petrol subsidy by President Bola Tinubu. Details later…

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5Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Insecurity: ‎Benue Governor orders removal of roadblocks on highways

By Bridget Ikyado The Governor of Benue, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has ordered the immediate removal of illegal roadblocks in various locations in the state. Alia, who gave the order during a thanksgiving service in his honour by the Post Transition Committee at St. Winifred’s Parish Ihugh, explained that such road blocks constituted security threats and promote illegal activities in the state. “The fact that a number of youths are seeing roadblocks as a lucrative business. It is part of insecurity that is created. “Once we get rid of that, we will know who the miscreants that are causing disharmony. We would not want them to be under the guise of illegal businesses”. The governor urged organizations concerned with such activities in the state to immediately ensure strict com...

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5Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Oil Prices Rise As Saudi Announces Production Cut

Oil prices were on the rise on Monday following Saudi Arabia’s announcement that it would cut its oil output by one million barrels a day in July. The price of a barrel (159 litres) of North Sea Brent for delivery in August stood at $77.03 on Monday morning, 90 cents more than on Friday. The price of a barrel of U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for July delivery rose by 92 cents to $72.66. Prices had risen even more significantly at times overnight. Following a meeting of the oil cartel OPEC+ on Sunday, Saudi Arabia announced the cut after hours of negotiations. The measure, which Riyadh said could be extended beyond July, comes as oil prices are declining due to a weakened global economy. Apart from a brief increase in April, the oil price has been falling for about a...

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5Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gov. Alia tasks Benue indigenes in diaspora to invest in state

By Bridget Ikyado Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has appealed to indigenes of the state in diaspora to invest in the state in order to achieve the desired growth and development. Speaking at an inaugural party organised by Chief Steven Lawani, a Former Deputy Governor of the State in Makurdi, Alia invited all those interested in investing in the state to approach the government for partnership. “To the rest of our business partners and lovers of the state, we want to assure you that we will keep to all guidelines so you can bring your business investments to the state. ” We want to assure you that security is paramount in our programme to ensure the safety of all investors. “We are willing to collaborate and do our best for the growth and economy of the State,” he said. Als...

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5Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SGF appointment: Fmr Campaign D-G Alia/Ode felicitates with Sen Akume

By Bridget Ikyado Rev Frederick Lanshima Ikyaan, PhD, Former Director General Alia/Ode 2023 campaign has felicitated with Sen George Akume CON, on his appointment as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. In a letter he signed, Rev Ikyaanextendes his warmest congratulations on your recent appointment as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. " This prestigious position is a testament to your dedication, leadership, and invaluable contributions to the progress and development of our great nation Nigeria. "Throughout your illustrious political career, you have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the advancement of Benue State, and your tireless efforts have left an indelible mark on the political landscape of our beloved state. " Your instrumental and...

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5Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Sir Emeka Offor condoles with Majiyagbe family

By Victor Okoye Sir Dr. Emeka Offor has commiserated with the Majiyagbe family over the death of MrJonathan Babatunde Majiyagbe SAN, OFR. This is contained in a statement issued by Sir Emeka Offor, on behalf of his family to the wife of the deceased, Mrs Abike Majiyagbe and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. NAN reports that Mr Majiyagbe, a renowned Nigerian lawyer and respected Senior Advocate, passed away at the age of 89 years. The news of his demise was confirmed on Saturday morning at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja. Sir Offor extended his sincere condolences to the family, friends and associates of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). He noted that the late Majiyagbe who was the first Lawyer practising in Northern Nigeria to at...

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4Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Makinde Announces Replacement For Sacked PMS Chairman, Reopens Parks

Oyo State government has named Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa as chairman of the Management Committee for the Park Management System (PMS), while Alhaji Kasali Ajisafe Lawal will serve as the Secretary. The government also ordered the reopening of the parks which had been under lock and key following the dissolution of the PMS Disciplinary Committee led by Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi. The new management team announced by the government on Sunday comprises of members from all the major factions in the transport union. The state government, had, in a bid to optimize available opportunities in the PMS, organized a town hall meeting where stakeholders came up with suggestions on how to improve the system. One of the suggestions was that the leadership of the PMS should have members from all the ...

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4Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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SDP Accuses Yahaya Bello’s Govt. Of Attacking Its Guber Candidate’s Convoy

The leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi on Sunday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in Kogi to maintain law and order. Moses Peter, Kogi SDP chairman, appealed in a statement in Lokoja, deriding what he described as a “deliberate attempt” to overheat the state’s polity. We call on Mr. President to promptly prevail on the state government to allow the freewill of the people of Kogi to manifest by exercising their rights to freedom of association,” Mr Peter said. He said some unidentified persons in security uniform had attacked the convoy of Muritala Yakubu-Ajaka, Kogi SDP candidate in the forthcoming governorship election, while on his way to Lokoja. Mr Peter accused the state government as the mastermind of the attack against the SDP candidate...

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4Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Sweden Declares Sex As a sport

…set to organize first sex tournament The first-ever sex tournament is set to take place early next week in Sweden, which has recognised sex as a sport. Named the European Sex Championship, the competition is scheduled to take place on June 8 under the supervision of the Swedish Sex Federation. Participants in the championship will compete for six hours each day over the course of many weeks with individual ‘matches’ reportedly lasting 45 to 60 minutes. The competition will last several weeks and the competitors from different European countries will face off in 16 different disciplines to showcase their talents and abilities. The championship features a wide range of disciplines, including seduction, body massages, exploring erotic zones, prelude, oral sex, penetration, endur...

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4Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SGF:Foundation President thanks President Tinubu, describes Sen Akume ,CON,as “Generous and Detribalised Nigerian”

By Bridget Ikyado The President of a Non Governmental Organization known as Ior Gboko Foundation Dr. Jimmy Ajim has thanked and praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding Senator George Akume,CON, a generous and detribalised Nigerian worthy and capable of been the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). According to Hon Ajim,Sen Akume was equal to such a humongous responsibility adding that the appointee was equal to the task based on his antecedents in various responsibilities. The Foundation President felicitated with the two term Governor of Benue State, former Minority Leader of the Senate and immediate past Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume on his appointment as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. ...

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4Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu Mourns Passengers Killed In India Train Crash

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a message of commiseration to the government and people of the Republic of India over a multiple train crash in the country which killed over 280 passengers. The fatal crash involving two passenger trains and a goods train in the Indian city of Balasore, in the eastern state of Odisha, occurred on Friday. Aside those killed, over 900 others were injured in what was one of the worst rail crashes in recent history. President Tinubu, in a statement Saturday morning, described the train accident as heartrending, while consoling the Indian government and families of the victims. “My heart goes to the families of those affected in the unfortunate and heartrending train crash in the Indian state of Odisha. “We stand with India in brotherhood at...

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4Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Subsidy Removal: Ajulo Faults NLC’s Proposed Strike

Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer, has advised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to jettison its proposed strike and embrace dialogue with the federal government through wage review and palliatives for the citizenry. Mr Ajulo said this in Abuja on Saturday against the backdrop of fuel subsidy removal by the federal government and the NLC planned strike for next Wednesday. He also said some leaders of the NLC should declare their interest, adding that using partisanship to fight labour interests would not augur well for the union as it would discredit the purpose of the union. The legal practitioner said, “NLC should be strategic in the way they handle the subsidy removal as President Tinubu today has a democratic mandate to remove the subsidy.” He said the option of always...

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3Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Group rejects appointment of Wadada to coordinate SDP caucus in 10th NASS

The attention of the Indigenous Social Democratic Party Intergriry Group ( ISDPIG) Nasarawa State, have been drawn to the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, Senator-elect Nasarawa West by National Working Committee ( NWC) of the party as Coordinator of Senators elect of Social Democratic party ( SDP) in the 10th National Assembly. The group led byMallam Abu Isah, its Chairman notes that the appointment of Wadada is capable of causing crisis in the party at the National level and Nasarawa State, as Wadada is not the most ranking senator under SDP. Its a fact that Sen. Godiya Akwashiki, the incumbent senator for Nasarawa North is the most ranking in the party and should be appointed to coordinate the party's cancus. We would like advise the National leadership of SDP to reve...

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3Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Re- 10th NASS: SDP Appoints Wadada to Coordinate its Caucus

The attention of the Indigenous Social Democratic Party Intergriry Group ( ISDPIG) Nasarawa State, have been drawn to the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, Senator-elect Nasarawa West by National Working Committee ( NWC) of the party as Coordinator of Senators elect of Social Democratic party ( SDP) in the 10th National Assembly. The group led byMallam Abu Isah, its Chairman notes that the appointment of Wadada is capable of causing crisis in the party at the National level and Nasarawa State, as Wadada is not the most ranking senator under SDP. Its a fact that Sen. Godiya Akwashiki, the incumbent senator for Nasarawa North is the most ranking in the party and should be appointed to coordinate the party's cancus. We would like advise the National leadership of SDP to reve...

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3Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Group Backs Tinubu On Subsidy Removal, Calls For Restructuring

The Campaign for Democracy (CD), a pro-democracy, civil society and human rights organisation, has backed President Bola Tinubu on the removal of fuel subsidy. The group made this known in a communique issued by its north-central executive committee at the end of its meeting on Friday in Minna, a copy of which was made available to the newsmen in Abuja on Saturday. The communique was jointly signed by the chairman, North Central zone, Dr Abdullahi Mohammed, and secretary general, Mr Abdulwahid Adeniran. They urged the president to restructure the nation’s security architecture to effectively tackle the challenge of insecurity as well as Nigeria as a country. They said the expectation of Nigerians were high in tandem with the renewed hope principle and focused policy of the adm...

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3Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Expert tasks FG on funding population and housing census

A Professor of Geography, Prof. Rhoda Mundi,  has called on the Federal Government to adequately fund the conduct of the forthcoming national population and housing census to guarantee good governance. Mundi, who specialises in population and development,  made the call on Friday at the 41st Inaugural Lecture of the University of Abuja. She said there was the need for all stakeholders to be involved in the implementation of Nigeria’s National Policy on Population for Sustainable Development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the Inaugural Lecture was: “The Paradox of Population Growth in National Development.” She said that a successful implementation of the policy would ensure the production of a healthy and quality population needed as...

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2Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Australia Increases Minimum Wage By 5.75% Amid Inflation Challenge

Australia’s industrial relations tribunal has granted a 5.75 per cent increase in the national minimum wage. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) on Friday announced that the adjustments would take effect on July 1. The increase fell between the seven per cent rise advocated by the Australian Council of Trade Unions and the about four per cent sought by employer groups. Announcing the decision, the FWC said the current combination of economic circumstances, namely low unemployment, falling real wages and high inflation, “is very unusual and presents a particular challenge in this year’s Review.” The commission said in the announcement statement a further challenge would be the expected sharp slowdown in economic growth over the next year. “In our consideration, we have placed sig...

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2Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu Holds Meeting With APC Governors

President Bola Tinubu has held meeting with members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President is being joined by Vice President Kashim Shettima, with Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the first time since his inauguration Tuesday this week. Governors present at the meeting are: Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Hope Uzodinma (Imo); Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa); Umar Namadi (Jigawa); Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe); Yahaya Bello (Kogi); Babagana Zulum (Borno) and Mai Mala Buni (Yobe). Others are: Uba Sani (Kaduna); Dikko Radda (Katsina); Father Hyacinth Alia (Benue); AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); Umar Bago (Niger); Aliyu Ahmed (Sokoto); Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi) and Bassey Otu (Cros...

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2Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Businessman docked for allegedly stealing N92,300 from sex worker

The Police, on Friday, arraigned a 53-year-old businessman, King Dauda, before a Kado Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing the sum of N92,300 from a sex worker. The police charged Dauda, of EFAB Global Estate, Life Camp, Abuja, with theft. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution Counsel, Stanley Nwafoaku, told the court that on May 26, at about 9:05 a.m., Ms Bolaji Olufumi, of Prosper Road Area 3, Abuja, reported the matter at Life Camp Police Station. Nwafoaku said that on May 20, the defendant invited the complainant to his residence, located at EFAB Estate, and after having carnal knowledge of her, took her purse containing N92,300. He said that all efforts by Olufumi to recover the purse and her money from the defendant pro...

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2Jun By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Tinubu Appoints Gbaja Chief Of staff, Akume SGF

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has appointed speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as his chief of staff. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former deputy governor of Jigawa state, has been named deputy chief of staff. During a meeting with the progressives governors forum (PGF) in Abuja today, the president also named former governor of Benue state and immediate past minister of special duties, George Akume as secretary to the government of the federation (SGF). It is the president’s first set of appointments since he was sworn in on May 29. Akume is the immediate past minister of special duties and inter-governmental affairs. He served as minority leader of the senate from June 2011 to June 2015. He served as governor of Benue from 1999 till 2007 — the same ...

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