Accusing ASUÛ leaders of sustaining the on-going strike by blackmail, threat and feeding members with lies about government’s efforts at resolving the industrial action, some Presidency officials told Vanguard that the Federal Government has implemented five out of the seven issues on the Memorandum of Action, MoA, it signed with the leaders of ASUU in … [Read more…]
General-Secretary of ANAP, Abdulrasaq Saidu, said yesterday that members of the union will align with the NLC position in protesting against the unfortunate situation in the tertiary education sector. He called on President Muhammadu Buhari to end the strike without further delay, lamenting that the protracted strike has added to social vices in the country … [Read more…]
The Presidential Candidate of the New Nigerians People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said Nigeria is bleeding. Speaking at the unveiling of his vice presidential candidate, Bishop Isaac Idahosa in Abuja, Kwankwaso said the country is bleeding from severe wounds inflicted on it by the incompetence and insincerity of operators of government. He … [Read more…]
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has paid glowing tribute on the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, in honour of his 61st birthday. Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, in a carefully crafted goodwill message, described Obi as “a rejected stone that has finally become the … [Read more…]
Gunmen kidnap about 15 residents in Enugu community Gunmen masquerading as herdsmen have allegedly abducted no fewer than 15 residents of Mgbuji Eha-Amufu Community in the Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State on Monday. The victims were reportedly kidnapped at about 7:00am along Mgbuji-Agu road within Mgbuji town while they were going to their … [Read more…]
JUST IN: Oyo gets new deputy gov after Olaniyan’s removal The Oyo State House of Assembly on Monday approved the appointment of Adebayo Lawal as the new Deputy Governor following the removal of Rauf Olaniyan. The approval followed the nomination of Lawal to the lawmakers for consideration by Governor Seyi Makinde as a replacement for … [Read more…]
The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Monday, has finally impeached the state’s deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan, over allegations of gross misconduct and financial impropriety, while in office. The Assembly, during its emergency sitting recommended that, having considered the report of the seven-man panel constituted by the Chief Judge of the state to investigate allegations … [Read more…]
Breaking News: Actress Ada Ameh allegedly dies in Delta hospital [Developing Story] Popular actress, Ada Ameh is dead. She died in Warri, Delta State around 11 pm on Sunday, a source who pleaded anonymity said on Monday morning. Ameh was said to have been a guest of an oil company toyshop and his family when … [Read more…]
ASUU Strike: NLC To Embark On 2-day Nationwide Solidarity Protest The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 embark on a two-day nationwide protest in solidarity with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other affiliate unions over the lingering industrial action in public universities in Nigeria. In a circular sent … [Read more…]
Labour Party, LP, Presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi has congratulated the Osun State Governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adelekefe describing the outcome of the election as not a verdict on his LP exponentially growing strength nationwide. Mr Obi also congratulated the LP, governorship candidate in the state Rt. Hon Lasun Sulaimon Yusuff and his running mate, Adeola … [Read more…]
Unofficial deregulation: Fuel marketers dare FG, raise price above N165/litre Strong indications that fuel markets may have settled for an unofficial deregulation with majority of filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol above the officially approved pump price of N165 per litre. Their decision may not be unconnected with what they termed … [Read more…]
Internal wrangling and revolt against the ruling party by the people were partly responsible for the defeat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, findings by Daily Trust revealed. Hundreds of thousands of voters thronged to polling booths across the state on Saturday for what many described as a two horse-race between outgoing … [Read more…]