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Jun

19

2023

Subsidy: NLC Resumes Talks With FG, Threatens Strike

Economy, Metro, PoliticsFuel Scarcity, Nigeria, NLC, Politics

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demand for the fuel subsidy removal or engage in a meaningful dialogue with the leadership of the labor unions. New Telegraph reports that the organized labour union which comprises the NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) will on Monday, June 19, meet with President Bola Tinubu-led government to resume talks with the FG to find a resolution to the ongoing subsidy debate. The union stated that the high cost of fuel was inflicting unbearable hardship on Nigerians, adding that the government must…

Jun

19

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Deactivating Criminal Booby Traps: Shamelessness of Few Paranoid, Abia PDP E-Rats – Opinion

Abia State, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Labour Party, Opinion, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

They are firing like loose canons, barking at nothing to create confusion and shouting Ole! ole! ole! to deceive unsuspecting Abians. They are yet to come to terms with the busted bubble. Abia State Treasury is closed and secured. @Don Ubani, @Chinonye Mba, @Adaku C Nwankpa, @Ex Steve, @Promise Uzoma Okoro, @Uche Aguoru, and a certain Former Commissioner cannot push the New Government to continue funding the retired criminal enterprise in the name of payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuity. Dr. Otti is a seasoned financial guru and understands when figures have been overloaded. He is very much aware that…

Jun

16

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senate Presidency: Adeyanju criticizes Akpabio for exposing how senators voted

Opinion, PoliticsAkpabio, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Senate

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has been criticized for allegedly exposing how senators voted for him. Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, said Akpabio’s action was unstatesmanly. Adeyanju said Akpabio’s action of exposing how senators voted can divide the Senate. Tweeting, the rights activist recalled that former Senate President, Bukola Saraki tore the list in 2015. According to Adeyanju: “What Senate President Akpabio did to his colleagues by exposing those that voted for/ against him publicly is not statesmanly & will divide the Senate. “He is the first Senate President to do such a thing. Saraki shredded the list in 2015 after…

Jun

16

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Obasanjo says Peter Obi remains candidate for a better Nigeria

Opinion, PoliticsNigeria, Obasanjo, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election, Peter Obi, is still the candidate for a better Nigeria. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared the then-candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress and now-president, Bola Tinubu, as the winner of the election. The announcement was tailed with legal suits from the opposition parties and their candidates, including LP and Obi, challenging the process that produced Tinubu as the winner. In a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, former president Obasanjo insisted that despite President Tinubu being declared…

Jun

16

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Thank You, I Will Not Disappoint” – Hon Destiny Nwagwu Tells Aba North Constituents

Abia State, Politics2023, Abia State, Destiny Nwagwu

In appreciation for the avalanche of encomiums, hearty congratulations and the outpouring of messages of goodwill heralding his Inauguration as a member of the 8th Abia Assembly, Hon Destiny Akaraka Nwagwu has appreciated his Aba North constituents for what he described as a 'show of uncommon love'. Hon Nwagwu made this known in a chat with newsmen in Aba on Thursday. He took the opportunity to reassure the good people of Aba North State Constituency that he would not disappoint them. In his words, 'I am humbled by your show of uncommon love. I have not forgotten how you massively…