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SSANU, NASU: We’ll no longer work under pitiable condition
“We are saying no to the kind of divide-and-rule system they are trying to create in the university system. We are pressing home that on October 20, 2020, our joint unions had a memorandum of understanding with the federal government, midwifed by the Minister of Labour and Minister of Education.”
2023: We’ll not support Nigerian President of Igbo extraction – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday gave reason for its refusal to support Nigerian President of Igbo extraction, saying that all the people being prepared for the position are stooges that will be used against the interest of Ndigbo, Biafrans and the Biafra agitating groups.
IPOB: We’ll not recognise George Obiozor as Ohanaeze President
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has vowed not to recognise the newly elected President of Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze, Prof George Obiozor.
2023: Coalition urges Bauchi governor to join presidential race
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Transparency and Good Governance, South-South zone, has called on the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, to join the 2023 presidential race.
2023: South-East, South-South should negotiate now – PANDEF
The Pan Niger Delta Forum, on Saturday, urged the South-South and the South-East geopolitical zones to quickly meet and reach a resolution on the region to produce the next president by 2023.
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2023: Borno governor urges Igbo politicians to negotiate for presidency
Governor Zulum says he believes power should shift to other part of the country, but interested party must be ready to negotiate for it.
Presidency: Boko Haram weaker now than in 2015
As the country marks the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Friday, the Presidency has declared that the activities of Boko Haram insurgents have been weakened compared to what obtained in 2015.
Silverbird manager escapes assassination in Port Harcourt
Segun Owolabi, the Business Manager, South-South of Silverbird Radio and Television in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital escaped attempt by some yet to be identified gunmen on Monday evening.
Four Nigerian women named among 100 global outstanding nurses, midwives
“During the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, amidst a global pandemic, the courageous work of Nurses and Midwives deserves, more than ever, to be honored—not just by applause. Let us use the stories of their everyday heroism and service to call for all countries to invest in decent work and a new social contract for nurses and midwives as part of their commitment to health for all,” it explained.
Cross River bye-election: Governor Ayade’s aide faults INEC’s issuance of certificate of return to...
The Director-General of Cross River State Due Process and Price Intelligence Bureau, Mr. Alphonsus Eba, on Monday faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for issuing a Certificate of Return to Hon. Jarigbe Jarigbe as the winner of the Cross River North Senatorial bye-election held on December 5, 2020.
Fire guts motorcycle manufacturing factory in Nnewi
Fire Saturday night gutted Louis Carter Industries Nigeria Limited, a multi-million naira motorcycle spare parts and allied products manufacturing company factory, based in Akaboukwu Uruagu Nnewi, Anambra State.
Governor Wike: Nigerians earnestly waiting for PDP’s return to Aso Rock
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said Nigerians are earnestly waiting for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to take over power from President Muhammadu Buhari’s led All Progressives Congress, APC, at the federal level.
Chinese companies must obey Nigerian labour laws – foreign minister
Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has cautioned Chinese companies operating in Nigeria to strictly obey the labour laws of the country as well as local customs.
Ebonyi governor reveals people behind killings in South-East
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, who is the Chairman of the South-East Governors Forum, said desperate politicians are behind the killings and kidnappings in the region.
2023: Igbo political leaders urge APC, PDP, others to nominate presidential candidates from South...
Prominent politicians from the South-East on Tuesday met and resolved to unite across party lines to work for the emergence of Nigeria’s president of Igbo extraction in 2023.
Court orders Governor Obaseki to open defence in ‘certificate forgery’ case
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday, closed the forgery case it instituted against Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, after it called a total of six witnesses and tendered 17 Exhibits.
Nigeria: 1,375 irregular migrants arrested during border closure
The Federal Government said on Monday that no fewer than 1,375 irregular migrants were arrested while the border drill code-named, ”Exercise Swift Response,” lasted.
Niger Delta: IYC seeks regional security outfit
IYC President, Peter Timothy Igbifa, who stated this in his New Year address in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday said like the Amotekun in the West, it had become imperative for the South-South to float its security outfit.
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China to sanction U.S. officials for ‘nasty’ behaviour over Taiwan
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UK worried about Alexei Navalny’s safety after Russia detains him – minister
Britain is worried about the safety of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after he was detained on return to Moscow, British Vaccine Deployment Minister Nadhim Zahawi said on Monday.
NDLEA intercepts 21.9kg of cocaine at Abuja airport
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Nigerian governors to meet over coronavirus second wave as schools re-open
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Coronavirus: Lagos extends resumption date for public servants
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President Buhari congratulates new Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Professor George Obiozor on his election as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
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OPEC: Nigeria’s daily oil production drops to 1.17 million barrels in December
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