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Jun
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
50 Reps Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

50 Reps Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
50 Reps Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Fifty members of the House of Representatives from different parts of Nigeria and political parties, known as Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South East, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to invoke Section 174 of the Constitution of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and Section 107(1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. The lawmakers made this appeal in a three-page letter signed by the lawmakers, dated June 19, 2024, and addressed…
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Jun
24
2024
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NLC Rejects Call To Decentralize Minimum Wage Negotiations; ‘Governors Will Basterdize It’

NLC Rejects Call To Decentralize Minimum Wage Negotiations; ‘Governors Will Basterdize It’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Labour, News Flash
‘Governors Will Bastardise It,’ NLC Rejects Call To Decentralise Minimum Wage Negotiations The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has opposed some politicians’ calls for decentralised minimum wage negotiations. Adebayo Aribatise, secretary of NLC in Oyo State, spoke with journalists on Sunday in Ibadan and said decentralising minimum wage negotiations would be at workers’ disadvantage in some states. Some politicians had recently called for decentralised minimum wage negotiations. One of them, Kayode Fayemi, stressed the need for allowing states to conduct wage negotiations with their labour unions, separate from the federal government. Mr Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti, said the position…
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Jun
24
2024
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Dr. Alex Otti OFR Pushing The Frontiers Of Development Amidst Opposition Voodooism – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Dr. Alex Otti OFR Pushing The Frontiers Of Development Amidst Opposition Voodooism – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Environment, Good Governance, Infrastructure, News Flash, Politics
DR. ALEX OTTI PUSHING THE FRONTIERS OF DEVELOPMENT AMIDST OPPOSITION VOODOOISM. Everyday now comes with soundbites and optics of new initiatives and projects of Dr. Alex Otti ricocheting across the nooks and crannies of Abia State with metastatic relish. From Abia south in Ukwa to Abia North in Arochukwu, it is endless celebrations of new initiatives, new ideas, new projects and new ambience being captioned under the New Abia rebranding landscape. Alex Otti has no doubt overstretched the imagination of good governance templates and its endless possibilities to inspire a brutalized, demoralized and dehumanized people who endured wicked leadership for…
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Jun
24
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
National Assembly Moves To Approve N70k Minimum Wage For Workers

National Assembly Moves To Approve N70k Minimum Wage For Workers

FGN, Economy, Labour, National Assembly, News Flash
National Assembly Moves To Approve N70k Minimum Wage For Workers The National Assembly has reportedly moved to approve a new minimum wage of N70,000 as part of efforts to alleviate the sufferings of Nigerian workers, 9News Nigeria has learnt. The move, according to an inside source who preferred not to be named, will relax the tension between the organised labour, the federal government, states, and local governments. Nigerian Senate President Godswill AkpabioNigerian Senate President Godswill AkpabioRecall that the tripartite committee had recommended a minimum wage of N62,000. Labour unions in the country have since turned down the offer, insisting on…
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Jun
24
2024
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Emirship Tussle: Tension In Kano As Heavy Police Security Takes Over Emir Sanusi’s Palace

Emirship Tussle: Tension In Kano As Heavy Police Security Takes Over Emir Sanusi’s Palace

Kano, News Flash, Politics, Security
Tension in Kano as Heavy Security Takes over Emir Sanusi’s Palace Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have taken control of security at the main palace of the Emir of Kano, replacing the local hunters who had been guarding the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The hunters, known as ‘Yan Tauri, had been stationed at the palace since last month following rumours of a potential forceful return of the deposed 15th Emir, Aminu Ado-Bayero. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that security agents have now assumed control of the palace’s security. Meanwhile, Emir Aminu Ado-Bayero remains under protection at the Nasarawa mini…
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Jun
23
2024
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Political Parties Not Instrument Of War – Says Governor Otti As He Receives Former ABIA Governor Sen. Orji Kalu

Political Parties Not Instrument Of War – Says Governor Otti As He Receives Former ABIA Governor Sen. Orji Kalu

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics
POLITICAL PARTIES NOT INSTRUMENT OF WAR - SAYS GOVERNOR OTTI AS HE RECEIVES FORMER ABIA GOVERNOR SEN. ORJI KALU. The Executive Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has again reaffirmed his philosophy that once elections and litigations are over, partisan politics takes a back seat while governance takes front stage. Speaking on Friday 21st June in his Umuehim Nvosi country home in Isiala Ngwa South LGA when he played host to a former Governor of Abia State and the present Senator representing the Abia North Senatorial Zone in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly. Governor Alex Otti…
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Jun
23
2024
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Minimum Wage: Hints Of Another Nationwide Strike By NLC

Minimum Wage: Hints Of Another Nationwide Strike By NLC

Labour, FGN, News Flash
Minimum wage: Labour hints on another nationwide strike The Organized Labour has planned to declare a nationwide strike over President Bola Tinubu’s delay in approving the new minimum wage bill.The union expressed concern over Tinubu’s delay in announcing the figure to be submitted to the National Assembly since he received the final report. The Head of Information of the NLC, Comrade Benson Upah said not every problem will be solved with a strike while adding that strike is always the last option. Comrade Upah advised Nigerians to be patient in drawing conclusions, contending that the report was sent to the…
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Jun
23
2024
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Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere In Closed Door Meeting With Former Governor Of Imo State, Chief, Sir, Emeka Ihedioha.

Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere In Closed Door Meeting With Former Governor Of Imo State, Chief, Sir, Emeka Ihedioha.

Gossips, News Flash, Personality, Politics
Yesterday, the 22nd of June 2024, Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere was hosted by his childhood and bosom friend, the former Deputy Speaker and former Governor of Imo State, Chief, Sir, Emeka Ihedioha, CON in his sprawling Country home in Mbaise. The get together afforded them the opportunity to discuss a wide range of national issues, politics, political leadership, business, industry and progressive policy directions. All discussions was under a closed door and full of hope for the future. Pictures of the meeting are shared below:
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Jun
23
2024
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Gunmen Kill Retired Army National Chairman, Brig. General Udokwere

Gunmen Kill Retired Army National Chairman, Brig. General Udokwere

Crime, News Flash, Security
Gunmen Kill Retired Army National Chairman, Brig. General Udokwere A three-man armed robbery gang has killed the national chairman, Retired Members of Nigerian Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. Harold Udokwere (retd.). The retired general was killed during an attack on his house located in the Kubusa area of the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday. The Chairman of the Board of Trustee, REMNAF, Abiodun Durowaiye-Herbert, in a telephone interview, told our correspondent that the robbers came around 3am. He said, “They came around 3am. Where he lived had been attacked before. His house is about the last in that estate and the…
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