Month: September 2023

The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has been accused of a grand plot to destabilise the country through protests. The Civil Society Situation Room on Good Governance in Nigeria (CSSR-GGN) in collaboration with other civil society groups raised the alarm at a press conference on Sunday. In a statement co-signed by Dr. Thomas Terna Uzah, Executive Director/ National Convener, the CSOs alleged that the NLC is being sponsored by the opposition to cause chaos. The group further claimed that the labour body has already been mobilised with $5…

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By Mary Odoma I have a concern with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress. There is something fishy about the union. Recently, the disposition of the NLC has been suspect because most of its statements indicate a body acting the script of some vested interest. The NLC has lost it completely. It is now a shadow of itself. Businessmen have taken over the group’s leadership, which is business as usual. Aside from the deceit, my concern is the security implication of the activities of the NLC. The posture adopted…

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The attention of the Hon. Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has been drawn to the existence of several Facebook accounts in his name (and with his photograph) purportedly being operated by him. The Hon. Minister wishes to clarify that he does not post any message bordering on the activities of the ministry nor does he solicit for any form of support on Facebook. He therefore advises the public to disregard these fake Facebook accounts as they are the handiwork of impostors/fraudsters who seek to use…

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The South-East Pro-Democracy Advocacy Group (SPAG), Wednesday, held a rally at the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria over an alleged plot to compromise the Appeal Court. The group said some powerful and desperate individuals from the Southeast are on a a vicious mission to truncate the will of the people in Imo and Abia States respectively. In a statement co-signed by Comrade Emeka James Okosisi and Mazi Jideoffor Agwurumbaike, President and Secretary respectively, Governor Hope Uzodinma, and Minister of State Labour Nkiruka Onyejocha were fingered at the center…

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The Coalition Against Separatism, Banditry, and Terrorism (CASBAT) has described the recently concluded Joint Task Force Commanders Conference as potentially the turning point in the fight against terrorists, bandits, and other criminals.  CASBAT’s Country Representative, Dr. Abidemi Moses, commended the Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa for the innovation, describing it as the much-needed catalyst to drive the military to success.  In a statement on Tuesday, Dr Moses said Gen Musa has continued to introduce remarkable reforms and strategies to further enhance the operations of the military.  He noted that…

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A development economist and former chief of staff in edo state, Mr Taiwo Akerele has issued a stern warning to the Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and Mr. Philip Shaibu, respectively, Mr Akerele in a statement made available to newsmen at the sidelines of the UNGA78 in New York, he called on them to halt their interpersonal squabble and focus on governing the state in the best interest of its citizens. With recent political tensions escalating within the state, Mr. Akerele, a chieftain of the…

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