Tag: Boycott
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NBA orders boycott of sittings over murder of lawyer
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Anambra Chapter has condemned gruesome murder of its member, Mr Ifeanyi-Rolex Iloakasia. Iloakasia, a member of Otuocha Bar was killed alongside his client in Nanka, Orumba North Local Government Area as they were returning from court sitting in Ekwulobia High Court on May 15.
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CSOs to embark on protest boycott of Akwa Ibom budget hearing in November
A coalition under the aegis of Guild of Community Development Advocates in Akwa Ibom State (AKGCODA) a.k.a Akwa Ibom State Civil Society Forum (AKSCSO FORUM) have vowed to embark on a protest boycott of the state’s budget hearing slated for November 16. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this is contained in a statement issued and signed by…
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Ex-Niger gov. Bello boycotts Bago’s inauguration
Former Governor of Niger state Abubakar Sani-Bello, on Monday, boycotted the inauguration of his successor, Umar Bago, and his Deputy, Yakubu Garba, at the Trade Fair Complex in Minna.
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Travelers, commuters stranded as Lagos drivers begin seven-day strike [Photos]
Some commuters were stranded in Lagos State on Monday as commercial bus drivers under the aegis of the Joint Drivers Welfare Association of Nigeria commenced a seven-day boycott of Lagos roads. The drivers are observing the boycott over alleged extortion by men of the motor parks and garages management in the state. These pictures…
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Warri NUJ boycotts Delta govt activities
The Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Warri, Delta State, on Monday, announced a total boycott of all Delta State government’s activities. This is contained in a communique issued after its monthly Congress held on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Warri Correspondents Chapel Press Centre, Warri, Delta State.
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BBNaija S2 winner, Efe, debunks rumours of being blacklisted by show organisers
Big Brother Naija Season two winner, Michael Ejeba better known as Efe Money has denied claims that he was boycotted by the show’s organisers, Multichoice Nigeria, after winning the competition. During the show’s Season Six finale which took place a few weeks ago, several ex-housemates of the show were present, while some like Laycon, Season…
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Advertising boycott against Facebook, By Ehi Braimah
By Ehi Braimah These are certainly not the best of times for Facebook. The social media giant has been boxed into a tight corner by civil right groups in the United States and its advertisers — with scowls on the faces — are withholding their fat wallets over the social network’s hate speech policy. Initially,…
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Super Eagles suspend training boycott
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday suspended a training strike over unpaid bonuses at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following last-minute pleas by the country’s football officials. The team finally agreed to train in Alexandria, 30 minutes after schedule, after the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) promised to pay a win bonus from their 1-0…
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Biafra: IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu makes u-turn, calls off election boycott in South East
Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has called off the proposed boycott of elections by his ground in the entire South-East region. Kanu said the decision was reached following wide consultations with “stakeholders.” Kanu had severally warned that elections would only hold in any part of the zone on the condition of…
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ASUU Strike: NANS threatens to boycott general elections
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to boycott the 2019 general elections should the Federal Government fail to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The chairman of the Abuja chapter of NANS, Mojeed Omolaja, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday at a one-day conference organised by Online…