Author: Bartholomew Madukwe
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Rivers comedian berates NLC over planned industrial action
Port Harcourt-based comedian, David Sikpa, has condemned moves by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to embark on nationwide industrial action following the scarcity of naira notes. Sikpa, in a statement in Port Harcourt, on Sunday, described the moves by the President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, as provocative, counter productive and self-serving. He said the strike…
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NOA begins nationwide sensitisation, advocacy on Census
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has begun a nationwide sensitisation and advocacy to educate Nigerians about the forthcoming National Population and Housing Census. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the agency, Garba Abari, on Sunday. He said that the sensitisation is to enlighten the public about the importance of census toward national planning and…
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ASUP seeks removal of rectors sacked by court, writes minister
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has written to the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, over the sack of five rectors in federal polytechnics by the National Industrial Court, NICN, Holden in Abuja. Recall that NICN had ordered the sack of five rectors appointed by the federal government. The judge, Justice Obaseki Osaghae ruled…
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“General Diya lived a remarkable life of a soldier” -Tinubu mourns
The president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has sent his condolences to the family of former Chief of General Staff, Lt. General Oladipo Diya, who died Sunday morning. He said Diya would be remembered for his patriotism and service to the nation, stressing “General Diya lived a remarkable life of a soldier.” General Diya, according to his…
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TARABA: NDLEA seizes 164,750 tramadol pills
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have seized 164,750 tramadol and other illicit pills in Taraba State. This was disclosed by its spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi stated on Sunday in Abuja. He stated that the drugs were seized from two suspects – Henry Abuchi and Daniel Ugwoke. He added that 96 compressed…
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Five men burnt to death over alleged attempt to steal tricycle in Onitsha
Five men have been burnt to death after they allegedly attempted to snatch a tricycle operator of his tricycle in Onitsha, Anambra State. The incident occurred at old Nkpor road, close to the headquarters of People’s Club, in the commercial city of Onitsha on Saturday, March 25, 2023. According to an eyewitness, the suspects allegedly…
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Another serial fake traffic officer nabbed for extorting money from motorists in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) over the weekend nabbed another serial fake traffic officer around Ikoyi area of the state. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, in a statement released on Sunday, March 26, 2023, by the Director, Public Affairs Department, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, said that the suspect was…
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Two policemen feared dead in Enugu as gunmen attack checkpoint
After weeks of calmness, gunmen on Sunday resumed attacks on security checkpoints in Enugu State, reportedly killing two policemen. The attack happened before 12.00pm at a police checkpoint between Kenyatta Market and the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC) Stadium. A source hinted that the policemen, who were on stop and search, were caught unawares.…
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“2023 election proof Nigeria is an autocratic state, not democratic” -Ex-NERC boss
A former chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and current director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr. Sam Amadi, said the just concluded general elections, are proof that the country is no longer a democratic state, but rather an autocratic one. Amadi said this at the 2nd Ariyo…
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Suspending soft targets cowardice, Anyim blasts PDP
Former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius, has described his suspension and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, by its National Working Committee, as an act of cowardice on soft targets while afraid of those that daily demonise them. Senator Anyim also said that many members of the PDP intentionally and proudly worked…