Enugu Gov’t intensifies cassava production, as Uzo-Uwani targets 500 hectares of cassava farm

Patrick Nwabueze Ubru, Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization

In its effort to boost food security, create jobs, and grow the state’s gross domestic product (GDP), the Enugu State government has intensified cassava production by targeting over 500 hectares of farmland in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state. Recall that the state governor, Dr Peter Mbah had announced his administration’s collaboration with the … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Organised Labour suspends strike

The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress on Wednesday night suspended the ongoing strike. The unions said the suspension followed the intervention of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The meeting which commenced at a few minutes past 7 pm lasted for close to one hour during which … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Announces N25,000 Cash Transfer to Enugu State Workers, Gets State Social Register Enrolment to 260,000

…NLC, TUC commend governor Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has announced cash awards of between N10,000 and N25,000 to the state workers till April 2024 while also assuring that the new minimum wage negotiation would soon be concluded. Mbah stressed that the welfare of workers remained the priority of his administration, as his … [Read more…]

Presidency reacts to strike by NLC, TUC, other unions

The Presidency has described the planned strike as an attempt to blackmail the government. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Monday said the planned action is an abuse of privilege and one that contravenes a restraining order by the Industrial Court against the strike. He … [Read more…]

Mass grave inside Israeli-encircled Gaza hospital; no plan to rescue babies despite Israeli offer of mobile incubators

…Mass graves being dug for around 100 dead bodies inside Al Shifa hospital grounds …No plan in place to evacuate babies despite Israeli offer of mobile incubators Palestinians trapped inside Gaza’s biggest hospital were digging a mass grave on Tuesday to bury patients who died under Israeli encirclement, and said no plan was in place to … [Read more…]

TCN Refutes Report of National Blackout Due to Strike by Organised Labour

FALSE PUBLICATION BY DAILY POST ON NATIONAL BLACKOUT The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby states that the publication by Daily Post alleging that the Head of Public Affairs of TCN said that there will be a national blackout is false and totally misleading. The statement is mischievous and baseless as TCN, through the Public Affairs … [Read more…]

FG To Withdraw Police Personnel From VIPs – Minister of State, Police Affairs

Minister of state for police affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has said the federal government will soon commence the withdrawal of police personnel from Very Important Personalities (VIPs) and develop a community policing strategy. She stated this at a two-day retreat for the directorate cadre of the ministry with the theme, “Re: Envisioning the Ministry of … [Read more…]

ASUU joins nationwide workers’ strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members to join the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, a professor of soil science, directed compliance in a letter to ASUU zonal coordinators and branch chairpersons across the country. NLC had on Monday announced … [Read more…]

Tinubu congratulates Uzodimma, Diri, Ododo

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governors Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Governor-elect Usman Ododo of Kogi State, on their victories in the 11 November governorship elections in their states. The president also commended the electorate in the three states for their participation in the electoral process, affirming the resilience … [Read more…]