Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reiterated his administration’ s Commitment to engender a work environment that will empower workers to thrive. He stated this in a message for the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium. He said he has introduced a reward system to ensure excellence, … [Read more…]
President Trump said Thursday that he would rename Veterans Day, on Nov. 11, as “Victory Day for World War I” and May 8, widely known as V-E Day, as “Victory Day for World War II,” so that the United States could celebrate its achievements in those conflicts. “We won both Wars, nobody was close to … [Read more…]
The federal lawmakers representing Igbo-Eze North/Udenu federal constituency, Hon Dennis Agbo, and Igbo-Eze South/Nsukka federal constituency, Hon Mark Chidi Obetta, as well as Hon Malachi Onyechi, who represents Nsukka West state constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, have defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting that the state … [Read more…]
…as Mbah reiterates continued better workers’ welfare, economic emancipation The organised labour, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Enugu State has extolled Governor Peter Mbah for the improved and better working conditions of workers in the state, describing him as a “promise keeper” and “the most worker-friendly governor … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Katsina State on Friday for a two-day official visit. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Tinubu will meet with key stakeholders to assess the security situation in the state. While Tinubu will commission the Katsina Agricultural Mechanized … [Read more…]
Governor Alex Otti has inaugurated a five man board of the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Agency (ASERA), with a charge for the agency to complete the negotiations with the EEDC and acquire the Umuahia ringed – fence. Inaugurating the members of the board at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has officially recognised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the leader of the party in the state, following his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The confirmation was made in a statement issued by the APC Delta State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, who said the governor’s new … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu In commemoration of the 2025 Workers day celebration, the Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Hon. John Ogbodo, has extolled the resilience and support of the local government workforce to his administration. In a press statement titled “In Pursuit of Excellence” and signed by Ogbodo, he lauded … [Read more…]
By Abdul Mahmud Exactly a decade, three years, and a day to the eve of a Workers Day, I sat with my comrade and friend, Uche Onyeagocha. We spoke about the fate of Nigerian workers since the return to civil rule. In the middle of our discussion, Uche, lamenting their condition, said: “Mahmud, to talk … [Read more…]
After hours of questioning by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, a popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo (a.k.a. E-Money) purportedly regained his release on Tuesday evening. E-money had been picked on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos and taken to the commission’s office in Abuja for questioning. E-Money … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said it will sue Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other elected officials of the state, for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s Acting National Chairman, Ilyas Damagum, said the intention is to retrieve their mandate from the governor and the lawmakers. This is one of … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 1st May, 2025 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialization and economic growth. Dr. Tunji-Ojo commended workers for their diligence … [Read more…]