Tag: Suspension
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NiMet declares DG incompetent, demands removal
The Joint Action Congress (JAC) of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has stated that its Director-General, Prof. Charles Anosike lacked the capability, qualification and experience to lead the agency. The JAC leadership also lamented that NiMet had lost three of its staff in the last two months to avoidable circumstances and acute poverty. The union…
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Court vacates order declaring Natasha’s suspension as void
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, set aside its order of March 4, declaring the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate as null and void. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a ruling, vacated the suit after listening to the
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Stop wasting time, lift suspension on Natasha now, Falana tells Senate
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the Senate to lift the six-month suspension handed to Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her altercation with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio during plenary. Falana said the suspension of Natasha was illegal and showed legislative recklessness. In a statement on Sunday, the human rights lawyer noted…
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Just In: Enugu LP chairman Agbo reportedly goes on indefinite suspension
Enugu state party chairman, Barr. Casmir Agbo has been placed on indefinite suspension after a vote of no confidence was passed on his leadership of the party. The leaders of the party in a communique made available to newsmen at the end of their meeting in
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Heavy unemployment looming as Bolt suspends over 11,000 drivers over safety issues
Bolt, a ride-hailing company has suspended more than 11,000 drivers in Nigeria and South Africa in less than a year for violating its code of conduct. The move comes after the company faced criticism for its lack of driver and passenger safety in the region. About 6,000 drivers were suspended in South Africa and 5,000…
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Ignore Ganduje’s purported suspension – Kano APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kano State chapter, has urged the public to ignore the purported suspension of the national chairman of the party, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. The secretary of the party in the state, Alhaji Zakari Sarina, told NAN on Monday in Kano that the
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Another APC ward faction suspends Ganduje
Another faction of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ganduje Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Kano State, on Sunday announced the suspension of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, its national chairman, from the party. Recall that Malam Haladu Gwanjo, the Legal Adviser of
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Zamfara Assembly suspends 8 members
The Zamfara House of Assembly on Monday suspended eight lawmakers for alleged misconduct, conspiracy, mischief, and illegal sitting. The suspension was announced by the Speaker of the House, Bilyaminu Moriki, at the Assembly’s plenary in Gusau on Monday.
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Ogun Speaker stops suspension of Oluomo by lawmakers
The Speaker, Ogun Assembly, Mr Oludaisi Elemide (APC-Odeda), on Tuesday overturned the decision of other lawmakers to suspend the impeached Speaker of the state assembly, Olakunle Oluomo (APC-Ifo1). Elemide had during plenary in Abeokuta stepped down a motion moved
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Edo Assembly lifts suspension on lawmaker
The Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday lifted the suspension placed on one of its members, Mr Sunny Ojiezele (PDP- Esan South East). The Speaker, Mr Blessing Agbebaku, stated this at Tuesday’s plenary in Benin, directing him to resume plenary on Thursday.