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By Femi Alabi Your Allegation is Speculative – FG Leaders of the organised labour on Sunday alleged that the government is making plans to frustrate its nationwide protests by attacking its members. The Nigeria Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero made the allegation in a statement signed by him and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. NPO Reports that the NLC has concluded its plans for a two-day nationwide peaceful rallies for February 27 and 28 to register its displeasure with the state of the economy and general hardship. The Federal Government has however denied the allegation saying…
By Halimah Olamide Leaders in the organised private sector on Sunday revealed what President Bola Tinubu told them over the troubled country’s economy. NPO Reports that the President had met businessmen and leaders of corporate interests in the country to intimate them with details of what government has been doing and what other proposals they might have to solve the logjam. Dangote said after the meeting late Sunday, “I think we had a very good meeting and what we discussed is generally about the economy, food security and security of the nation. We discussed everything in detail,” Mr Dangote said,…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian Army has said reports of a military take over is not true. The army was reacting to a report by an online publication (not the NPO Reports) which claimed that the Brigade of Guards, an elite wing of the Military has been placed on a red alert to foil any mutiny within the Nigerian army. Responding to the report online the Nigerian Army, through its verified X handle, simply responded, “FAKE NEWS.” There have been speculations about possible military action in the country as a result of growing concerns over the economy. But there have…
By Halimah Olamide The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, on Sunday has warned intending protesters not to violate the rights of others while carrying out their protest for any reason. The NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had scheduled a nationwide strike for Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 to protest against the current economic hardships being faced by many citizens nation wide. They charged that the hardship was inflicted on Nigerians following hike in prices of goods and services consequent upon the removal of fuel subsidy and the free fall of the naira. The TUC…
By Halimah Olamide The presidency Saturday evening said it is imperative for President Bola Tinubu to travel to Qatar for a business forum in spite of a leaked letter purportedly showing that the Qatari authorities have not expressed readiness. NPO Reported earlier that the Qatar Embassy in Nigeria had written to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs saying that the proposed visit of the President had no agreement. But Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said it is wrong to insinuate that Qatar has rebuffed the Nigerian government on the visit. See Presidency’s Statement…
By Femi Alabi Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic has dragged Mokawo Ahmed Yakubu and Chibuzor Okpara before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu on a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N35,000,000.00 (Thirty-Five Million Naira). According to EFCC on its Official X handle, the duo allegedly lured one Alhaji Tukur Yuguda, to deliver to them the sum of N35million under the pretence that they will supply to him five pieces of Howo Truck, Two Howo single head and…
By Halimah Olamide The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday said it will not make any comment over the letter from the Qatari government rejecting President Bola Tinubu’s request for a visit to the country for a business forum. The ministry said in spite of the leaked letter, the proposed visit will still take place. A statement by Mrs. Francisca K. Omayuli, Spokesperson of the ministry confirmed official visit by the Nigerian President to Qatar which was slated for 2-3 March. NPO Reported earlier that the Qatari government, had in a letter addressed to Nigerian government said Tinubu was…
By Halimah Olamide The Qatari government in its letter sent to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, said that the country would not be able to welcome President Tinubu and hold the proposed forum intended to hold on March 2 and 3. The government of Qatar has rejected a request by President Bola Tinubu to visit the country and hold business meetings with some investments interests in the country. Qatar, in a letter seen by the NPO Reports hinged its rejection of Tinubu’s request on the fact that there currently does not exist a legally binding agreement between Nigeria…
By Femi Alabi Irate Kwara State University (KWASU) students in protest of the raid by Police have attacked one of the divisions under the Kwara command. The Police Command confirmed that one of its personnel was injured and a mosque inside the station was destroyed by the students who pelted stones at the the police station. The Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement, confirmed the attack on the Malete divisional police headquarters by the students. The students’ protest and the eventual attack on the police station was a reaction to a sting operation…
By Femi Alabi In Preparation for the forth coming Edo State Gubernatorial election, the Regional Pastor of Omega Fire Ministry South-South and Region, Dr. Dr Azemhe Azena has emerged the Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP. Azena hails from Okpekpe, Etsako-East in the Edo North senatorial zone. The NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Yakubu Shendam in a statement said Dr. Azemhe Azena polled 211 votes to defeat three other Aspirants, to emerge victorious at a keenly contested primary held at Depraisery Event Centre, Ugor Road, in Benin Ciy on Friday. Chairman of the NNPP Edo State Primary…