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By Kamil Opeyemi Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its ongoing strike in Imo for two weeks. NLC President, Mr Joseph Ajaero, announced the suspension of the industrial action in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. The state chapter of NLC had, on March 9, embarked on the strike over alleged harassment and brutalisation of workers by the state government. The labour congress had also accused the state government of refusing to implement the previous agreements reached with the trade unions since 2021, including the 20-month salary arrears owed some workers. Others, according to NLC, are non-payment of pensions…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Sunday, reportedly escaped gunmen attack along the Warri-Sapele highway. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Dennis Otu, said Oborevwori was on his way from Sapele where he had gone to attend political meetings and heading back to Osubi when the incident occurred. He affirmed that no life was lost in the attack adding that one of his security men sustained injuries. “The convoy of the Delta State PDP Governorship Candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori…
Facebook owner Meta announced a fresh wave of job cuts on Tuesday, part of what CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the company’s “year of efficiency” as the US tech sector continues to downsize. In an email to employees, Zuckerberg said Meta would shed 10,000 jobs over the next few months, targeting middle management, and that 5,000 other roles would remain unfilled. The cuts follow a cull of 11,000 positions announced by the company in November that started a wave of similar jobs cuts across big tech companies, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft, but not Apple. “This will be tough and there’s…
By Kamil Opeyemi The President is not a micromanager and will not, therefore, stop the Attorney General and the CBN Governor from performing the details of their duties in accordance with the law. President Muhammadu Buhari’s has dissociated himself from the alleged disobedience of the supreme court over its ruling on the New Naira policy A statement by the Presidency signed by Mallam Garba Shehu and made available to the NPO Reports Monday evening said the President has never encouraged any of his officials to disobey court orders. Recall that the apex court had on two occasions made orders on…
By Kamil Opeyemi Though Tinubu won in 11 local government areas of the state, his votes 572, 606 turned out to be lesser than those of Obi, who won in 9 councils but led with a total of 582,454 votes. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has opened talks with various political groups in Lagos state as part of efforts to ensure the state remains under the control of the All Progressive Congress, APC. Opposition Labour Party created panic among party leaders during the presidential election where its presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, defeated the candidate of the APC and…
By Kamil Opeyemi Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers explained why he did not support the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi in the just concluded presidential election in the country. Publicity Secretary of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr Alex Ogbonnia quoted Wike as saying that nobody discussed Igbo presidency with him. Ogbonnia stated on Friday in Enugu that Wike made the declaration at a meeting the socio-political group had with him in Port Harcourt on Thursday Ogbonnia stated that at the meeting, Ohaneze Ndigbo confronted Wike over his alleged role against Obi during the presidential election. He stated that Gov.…
By Kamil Opeyemi The president-elect Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians to be wary of one Lloyd Ukwu, a United States-based man claiming to be the Executive Director of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) who is planing to organise a press conference specifically intended to disparage and cast aspersions on the credibility of the 2023 Presidential Election. Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser, Dele Alake on Thursday said Feb 25th presidential election in the country was freely and fairly won by him. He alleged that Ukwu is an agent of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party whose agenda…
Three Dead, 84 Rescued After Train Collides With Lagos Staff Bus
•By Halimah Olamide The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced a new date for the governorship and state assembly elections. This is coming just after the electoral body concluded its meeting on Wednesday night, announcing the new date as March 18. According to the commission, the reason for the shift is to allow the configuration of BVAS machines following the leave granted to the Commission by the Court of Appeal on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the election was slated to hold for March 11 but was shifted to allow one more week for proper preparations ahead. NPO Reported earlier that…
NPO Reports Brings back speech delivered by the INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu at the Chatham House that gave the Royal Institute a huge expectations from the Nigerian elections. I am highly honoured to lead this discussion today and to share this illustrious platform which has over the years welcomed exceptional intellectuals, celebrated public servants and renowned statesmen. Today is exactly thirty-nine days to the next general election in Nigeria, which I have both the privilege and challenge of leading its proper delivery. Elections in Nigeria have become events that attract extensive international attention and concern, not only…