A coalition of pro-Biafra groups has thrown its weight behind the order by the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, for an end to sit-at-home in the Southeast. The coalition, Enugu Leaders of Pro-Biafra Organizations (ELPBO), charged the five Southeast governors to go after the enforcers of the sit-at-home, whom […]
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African leaders yesterday resolved to rid the continent of military rule by its ultimatum to coup plotters in the Niger Republic to retrace their steps or face military action. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gave a seven-day ultimatum to them to reinstate deposed President Mohammed Bazoum or face stiff sanctions. Also, the […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast today Monday, July 31, 2023, according to a terse statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President (Special Duties, Communications & Strategy), Mr. Dele Alake. In the statement which he issued on Monday morning, he said the broadcast would be aired at 7pm. […]
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Osun State chapter of Civil Societies Coalition (OSCSC) on Monday staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo the state capital The protest which was led by the state chairman of the coalition, Comrade Waheed Lawal said the peaceful protest was targeted against economic hardship, hikes in electricity tariff, fuel price, commercialization of Education, non provision of […]
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Presidential Election Petition Court • Atiku kicks as Economic Intelligence Unit predicts victory for Tinubu The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), sitting in Abuja, is set to deliver its judgment on the three petitions seeking to nullify the election of President Bola Tinubu. As a precursor to the fixing of the judgment date, the Justice […]
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appoints special investigator In what appears to spell more trouble for the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jim Osayande Obazee as a special investigator to probe the apex bank. In a letter titled, ‘Appointment as a special investigator to probe CBN, others’, dated 28th […]
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• NECA urges govt to ease economic trauma Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it is fully prepared for Wednesday’s nationwide strike, even as all state councils and civil societies have been mobilised. A top official of the congress spoke on condition of anonymity, ahead of a meeting with civil societies, yesterday, that finishing touches […]
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• Kanu not released, only granted access to personal doctors — DSS Source • PDP, CSOs ask Senate to reject recycled, compensated nominees • APGA urges nominees to implement Tinubu’s manifesto • Umahi, Kyari, six other nominees to get automatic confirmation The decision by the Senate to hastily begin screening of the proposed members of […]
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Governor Seyi Makinde Oyo State Government has rallied the state’s chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to discuss the issue of salary deductions exhaustively, before embarking on any form of protest. In a statement issued today by the Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government said it owes workers only three […]
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These are not the best of times for owners and operators of businesses in the recreational and entertainment sub-sector as the high cost of living triggered by the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit or petrol has made most of their patrons cut back on spending such activities as alcohol consumption, eating out and […]
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