The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its affiliates to join a strike against six state governments’ refusal to implement the 2024 National Minimum Wage. LEADERSHIP reports that Enugu, Abia, Oyo, Kaduna, Zamfara and Ebonyi states are still having issues with their Labour unions despite the announcement of over N70,000 as minimum wage. Labour is specifically angry with Ebonyi following a contentious statement by the State Governor Francis Nwifuru, who reportedly threatened to dismiss striking workers unless they resumed work immediately. In a statement yesterday, NLC president Comrade Joe…
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Igbo group to Tinubu Release Nnamdi Kanu to address South-East crisis
The Ndigbo Unity Forum, NUF, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to address unrest in the South-East region. The group said Kanu’s detention has contributed to ongoing disruptions, including the Monday sit-at-home protests, which have adversely affected the region’s economy and education. A statement by the group’s President, Augustine Chukwudum and Secretary-General Tony Igbokwe, highlighted the significant financial losses and academic setbacks caused by the protests. It also criticized past administrations for ignoring appeals from prominent Igbo…
Read MoreFailed lawyers, litigants responsible for attacks against judges — Justice Tsoho
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Tsoho, has said that failed lawyers and litigants are responsible for the recent virulent attacks against judges of the court across the country over their judgements. He lamented that the court has been worse for the attacks on social media arising from its wide territorial and vast subject matter jurisdiction. Speaking at the 2024 Conference of Federal High Court Judges and commencement of the new legal year on Monday in Abuja, Justice Tsoho warned those vilifying judges to…
Read MoreTax reform bills will end elites’ financial recklessness – Bishop Kukah
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and founder of the Kukah Centre, Most Reverend Mathew Kukah, says the controversial tax reform bills of Bola Tinubu’s administration will end the elites’ financial recklessness. Bishop Kukah made this statement on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday. He urged the Federal Government to ensure that the ongoing reforms lead to the country’s development. DAILY POST recalls that the bills have attracted criticism in several parts of the country since they were sent to the National Assembly Some critics said the bills are targeted against…
Read MoreObi Of Onitsha To Politicians: You’ll Milk Nigeria To Death,If You Continue This Way
The Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty Nnaemeka Achebe has warned the political class over the increasing level of corruption in the country. The monarch urged those in leadership to put public interest above personal and individualistic desires, insisting that this is the only way Nigeria will grow. He shared his concerns over the economic situation in the country in Abuja at the public presentation of a book,’Bold Leap’ authored by Senator Chris Anyanwu. His Royal Majesty warned that with the increasing level of corruption in the country which is…
Read MoreIllegal Sale Of NUJ Press Centre: 4 Persons Sent To Prison By Magistrate Tochi Agumanu Without Arraignment, Trial In Imo.
…Says:They’re unknown persons. … Journalists Shocked. …As Ex-Gov’s Proxy,Ang.Priest- Nlemchukwu boasts of powerful contacts, capacity to manipulate issues. Journalists in Imo state have been able to unravel to their shock that the four persons recently arrested at the Secretariat(Press Centre) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists,NUJ, Imo State Council along Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, by the police were sent to the Owerri Correctional Center(Prison) at the instance of Magistrate Tochi Agumanu without arraignment and trial. This was disclosed to members of the Union when they went to the Officer in…
Read MoreGovernor Otti’s Commitment to Education: Why the Critics are Wrong
By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D. The recent declaration of free and compulsory education by Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s administration has attracted reactions from Abia opposition. However, it’s essential to highlight Governor Otti’s inspiring commitment to education in Abia State. He firmly believes education is the surest path to overcoming poverty and ignorance. To achieve this, Governor Otti made education free and compulsory from primary to junior secondary school, ensuring every child in Abia State has access to quality education. This policy provides children with a foundation for future success, reduces poverty,…
Read MoreOld Boys Trinity High School Oguta Begin Fencing of Alma mater
By Williams Odunze In a bid to ensure adequate safety of staff, students and educational equipments of their Alma mater, the Old Boys of Trinity High School Oguta LGA in Imo state have begun perimetre fencing within the school premises as part of their duty in preserving the glory of the School. Speaking with our reporter during the ground breaking ceremony which will herald the commencement of the fencing, the Vice President of the Old Boys Association,Sir Tony Nwosu informed that there is the need for the fencing, to safeguard…
Read MorePDP Chairman Damagum Bows to Pressure, Writes INEC to Organize Bye-Elections to Replace 27 Defected Rivers Lawmakers
Umar Damagun, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize bye-elections for 27 state constituencies in Rivers State. This request follows the recent defection of lawmakers from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu Government’s Extradition Efforts for Simon Ekpa Face Major Hurdle In a letter dated November 13, 2024, Damagun urged INEC to declare these seats vacant and proceed with fresh elections. He cited Section 109 (1)(g) of the Nigerian Constitution, which states that…
Read MoreImo NURTW Boss Buries Father: Imo CP, Charlvon, Update, Others, Storm Iho-Dimeze For Udeh Father’s Burial.
…As ex-CAN Chair urges Christians to seek God’s intervention By Onyinyechi Nwankwo What was not short of fiesta was witnessed at the burial ceremony of Late Special Senior Apostle, Emmanuel Uzoma Udeh, father of the Imo State Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers,NURTW, Hon. Samuel Udeh (Ezeumuokorobia), as notable men and women from all walks of life were in attendance. The burial ceremony which took place on Thursday, November 28, held at Iho Central School, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, saw the presence of the…
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