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Journalists Threaten Withdrawal Of Service Over Fuel Subsidy Removal
The umbrella body of journalists in the country, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Saturday said it would withdraw its services if the Federal Government fails to reverse its decision to stop fuel subsidy. A statement by the union’s National Secretary, Shuaibu Leman, made this known after an emergency Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held virtually on Saturday. The statement...
Gov. Lawal Issues 5-Day Ultimatum For Matawalle To Return Alleged Stolen Bulletproof Cars, Gives Their Details
Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of Zamfara State has given his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, an ultimatum of five days to return vehicles allegedly taken away by officials of his administration. The governor gave the ultimatum in a statement which Sulaiman Bala Idris, his spokesman, issued on his behalf. He gave the details of the alleged missing vehicles in the statement, while vowing...
EFCC Quizzes Ex-women Affairs Minister Tallen
Mrs. Pauline Tallen, former Minister of Women Affairs, was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday about the alleged fraud. According to a source close to the commission, the ex-minister, who appeared at the Commission's Abuja Zonal Command on invitation at 12 pm, was still being probed by Commission investigators until late Friday night. Though the allegations...
Fuel Subsidy: NLC Declares Nationwide Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, declared a statewide strike beginning next Wednesday. The union made the announcement during a meeting of its National Executive Council, NEC, in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja. According to Channels TV, the meeting was not unrelated to President Bola Tinubu's suspension of fuel subsidies and the ensuing increase in petrol pump prices. The NEC is made...
Ezie Ebem In-Council, EODU Congratulate Otti, Emetu On Inauguration As Gov, Deputy
The Ezie Ebem In-Council, Ebem Ohafia Development Union (EODU), the youths and entire people of Ebem Ohafia community in Ohafia local government area of Abia State have congratulated Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, and his deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Valentine Emetu on their successful inauguration. In a release signed by HRH Eze Ukoha Kalu Ukoha JP. (EZIEOGO EBEM OHAFIA) 2. CHIEF...
Gov. Otti Reopens Umuehilegbu Market, Appoints Sole Administrator
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has directed the immediate reopening of Umuehilegbu Industrial Market in Osisioma Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement on Friday signed by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko made available to ABN TV. The market had been closed to commercial activities, due to leadership crisis. READ ALSO: Abia State Police Command...
Abia State Police Command Gets New PRO
A new Public Relations Officer (PRO) has been assigned by Abia State Police Command following the approval of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, ABN TV reports. Chinaka Chioma Maureen, a graduate of Law from Police Academy Kano, is an associate member of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (ANIPR), the outgoing PRO CSP Geoffrey Ogbonna announced in a...
I Have Not Resigned, Still Remain Ondo Assembly Speaker, Says Hon. Oleyelogun
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Bamidele Oloyeloogun has denied the resignation letter he purportedly tendered on Friday. A report he purportedly signed and addressed to the Clerk of the House, dated 01-06-2023, said the speaker had resigned from his position. However, in a statement he swiftly issued on Friday, he said the letter was fake and...
Expect A Mix Of New, Old Cabinet Members – Gov Eno
As the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno makes appointments of his executive council members and personal aides, he has advised the people not to be surprised to see both the old faces( Aides to ex-governor Udom Emmanuel) and the new ones when the list finally comes out. Eno also announced that the appointment of his personal aides...
Labour Holds Emergency Meeting Over Subsidy, To Investigate Payment Under Buhari
The subsidy removal policy of the Federal Government may have snowballed into another crisis as the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress is perfecting plans to probe payments for imported fuel made under the Muhammadu Buhari administration. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero gave this indication on Friday, at an emergency National Executive Council meeting of the Labour...
