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The Postmaster General of the Federation, Dr. Ismail Adebayo Adewusi, on has reminded staff of the organisation of the need to create a global postal organisation of their dream if they are committed to the ideals. In a special May Day message addressed to NIPOST workers across the country, Adewusi said the choices workers of any organisation make have direct impacts on the performance and positioning of the oraganisation. In the message personally signed by him, Adewusi stated, “As a postal service delivery organization, we are very well-positioned to become the best in Africa and one of best in the…
Neil Parish has told the BBC he is resigning as an MP after admitting he watched pornography twice in Parliament. Mr Parish, who has represented Tiverton and Honiton in Devon since 2010, said it had been a “moment of madness”. He said the first time was accidental after looking at a tractor website, but the second time – in the House of Commons – was deliberate. He was suspended by the Conservative Party on Friday over the allegations. Two female colleagues claimed they had seen him looking at adult content on his phone while sitting near them. In an exclusive…
Katie Taylor edged Amanda Serrano on points with a split-decision victory in an instant classic at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Irishwoman retained her undisputed lightweight title in a fight brimming with action, heart and excellence. Two of the three judges saw it for Taylor in a fight that lived up to every prediction and every hope. Taylor got the verdict on two cards, by 97-93 and 96-93 margins, with one judge scoring it 96-94 to Serrano. Taylor-Serrano one of best fights at MSG – Hearn Fight Talk: How the boxing world reacted ‘Look what we’ve just done’…
The family of Paul Rusesabagina, the subject of Oscar-nominated film Hotel Rwanda, have filed a $400m (£307m) lawsuit in the United States over his alleged abduction and torture. He was sentenced to 25 years for terrorism by a Rwandan court last year in what supporters called a sham trial. His family say the Rwandan government lured him from Texas, where he was living in exile, back to Rwanda. He is credited with saving some 1,200 people during the 1994 genocide. Rwanda’s 100 days of slaughter The Hollywood hero convicted of terrorism In a statement, Rusesabagina’s family accused the Rwandan government…
A group of about 20 civilians has left the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, the final part of the southern city still in the hands of Ukrainian troops. They are the first group to leave since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the vast industrial area sealed off last week. Talks are ongoing about freeing the reported 1,000 civilians still trapped inside. Russia is meanwhile said to be stepping up its offensive in the east. More than a week ago, after saying Mariupol had been captured, President Putin told his troops: “Block off this industrial area so that a fly cannot not…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Nigerian workers, including public and private workers in the state to remain productive as the world celebrates International Workers’ Day. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, urged workers to be committed at carrying out their duties. He commended all the workers for their patience, strength, passion and commitment to the development of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole. According to him, workers are the lifeblood of the economy, hence, should not relent in their positive contributions to the economy. ”Happy Workers’ Day…
Mr Omoyele Sowore, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Action Congress (AAC), said his party is planning to ensure that dominant parties are dumped into the dustbin of history. He said on Saturday while appealing to Nigerians to vote for his party in the 2023 general elections. Sowore, the publisher of the SaharaReporters, made the plea in Akure while speaking with newsmen, amid a resounding welcome by party faithful. According to him, Nigerians, most especially the youths, need to challenge those seeking political office ahead of 2023 general elections. “This is the right time to challenge those…
The Police in Borno has imposed a six-hour restriction on vehicular movement in Maiduguri metropolis, as part of measures to ensure security during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The restriction would be observed from 6:00 am to 11:00 am on Eid day in Maiduguri and its environs. This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the Command, ASP Sani Kamilu, on Saturday in Maiduguri. He said the measure was not only for security reason rather to facilitate free movement to and from prayer grounds. The statement urged Muslim faithful to be at the various prayer grounds as early as possible…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for peace, stability, security and good governance as workers mark this year’s International Workers Day on May 1. The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, told newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, that peace, stability, security and good governance were the constitutional responsibility of the government. “The constitutional responsibility of every government is about ensuring the peace and security of every citizen. This is what is supposed to occupy our political elite today and it is not about the next circle of elections. “It should be on how we can ensure that there is peace,…
Chairman Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Saturday paid a one day visit to Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra in Awka and welcomed him officially to the forum. Fayemi, who is also the Ekiti State Governor, described Soludo as a “valuable asset” to the forum while commending him for the positive steps he had taken so far on assumption of office. He said he had been following with activities in Anambra under Soludo with keen interest adding that the state had been relatively lucky with having progressive governors. The NGF chairman said that Soludo was another addition to…