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Nov

2023

19 Unions Shut Workspaces, Join NLC Nationwide Strike(See Full List)

FULL LIST: 19 Unions Shut Workspaces, Join NLC Nationwide Strike Nineteen unions have so far directed their workers to comply with the directive of the two labour unions to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike. The National Executive Council meeting of the labour unions, held on November 13, 2023, in Abuja, resolved to embark on the strike. The development was a result of the alleged failure of the Federal Government to address issues affecting workers, such as the minimum wage, insecurity, corruption, and poor governance. Also, unions had made some demands, which the government had allegedly failed to address following…

Nov

2023

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Gov Otti Congratulates Uzodimma On His Re-Election

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

GOV OTTI CONGRATULATES UZODIMMA ON RE-ELECTION Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has congratulated his Imo State counterpart, Governor Hope Uzodimma, on his re-election for a second term in office. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday announced Uzodinma, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of the off cycle Imo governorship election held on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Returning Officer for the election, Prof Abayomi Fasina, pronounced Governor Uzodimma winner with a total of 540,308 votes, defeating the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, who came second with 71,503 votes. Governor Otti expressed…

Nov

2023

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Saudi Investment In Nigeria Will Create Job Opportunities, Lift Millions Out Of Poverty – Dr. Betta Edu

Economy, Humanitarian, News Flash

💥BOOM “Investors will take their money in, do business in the best of environment, get the best return on investment and take their money out without any challenge. That wrong perception of corruption and issues with doing business in Nigeria is gone” - President Tinubu Saudi Investment in Nigeria Will Create Job Opportunities, Lifts Millions Out Of Poverty-Dr. Betta Edu Saudi Trade & Investment Minister, Khalid El-Falid “ we are not coming to Nigeria for exploratory talks but coming for implementation” investment is sure from Saudi Arabia. Nigeria is open for business, I can assure you. You will get the…

Nov

2023

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She Wants To Make Me An Outsider In My Own Home – Drama As Mr Ibu’s Wife And Adopted Daughter Clash Over Donations.

Entertainment, Gossips, Marriage And Love, News Flash

She Wants To Make Me An Outsider In My Own Home - Drama As Mr Ibu's Wife And Adopted Daughter Clash Over Donations. Ibu's wife also alleged that Jasmine is the one secretly controlling Mr Ibu's main bank account. Stella Maris Okafor, the wife of John Okafor aka Mr Ibu, has dragged Jasmine Chioma Okafor, who is Ibu's adopted daughter over the funds donated to the ailing actor. Stella Maris did the call-out post in reaction to allegations flying around that she is trying to divert the money donated for Mr Ibu's treatment to use in funding her lavish lifestyle.…

Nov

2023

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Gov Hope Uzodimma Thank Ndi-Imo For Renewing Hope In Imo

News Flash, Politics

GOV HOPE UZODIMMA THANK NDI-IMO FOR RENEWING HOPE IN IMO The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has expressed gratitude to the people of Imo for renewing their hope in his administration by giving him their overwhelming support and votes. Governor Uzodimma's victory in the November 11th governorship election declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is a testament to the trust and confidence the people of Imo have in his leadership and vision for the state. In his appreciation message to Ndi Imo, Governor Uzodimma promised that his second tenure will earmark more dividends of democracy, the next…

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2023

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Court Of Appeal Affirms Election Tribunal’s Verdict, Upholds Hon. Kalu MBA Nwoke’s Victory In Ohafia South Abia House Of Assembly Election

Abia State, House Of Assembly, News Flash

Court of Appeal Affirms election tribunal's verdict, upholds Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke's Victory In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos State has upheld the State Elections Tribunal's verdict, affirming the victory of Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke in the House of Assembly general election polls. The decision solidifies the unanimous voice of the electorates. The State Elections Tribunal's initial judgment, which validated Hon. Kalu Mba Nwoke's win at the polls was subsequently challenged by Hon. Ekea Udensi of the People Democratic party at the appeal. The Court of Appeal, after careful consideration of the evidence and…

Nov

2023

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LP, PDP Call For Cancellation Of Imo Governorship Election As INEC Declares Uzodimma Winner

News Flash, Politics, South East

LP, PDP Call For Cancellation Of Imo Gov Election As INEC Declares Uzodinma Winner Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called for an outright cancellation of the Imo State governorship election held on Saturday, November 11. The Deputy Governorship candidate of the LP, Tony Nwulu, in a press conference on Saturday night, said that the security agents allegedly provided security to the staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the members of the All Progressives Congress to subvert the will of the people of the state. Nwulu said: “As I speak to you all the…

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2023

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ImoDecides: INEC Declares Senator Hope Uzodimma Winner Of IMO State Governorship Election

News Flash, Politics

INEC Declares Winner Of IMO State Governorship Election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Imo State Governorship Election.Naija News reports that Uzodimma defeated his opponents in all Local Government Areas of the State. The election was keenly contested between Uzodimma, Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Athan Achonu of the Labour Party (LP). Uzodimma polled a total of 540,308, while Anyanwu scored 71,503 and Achonu garnered 64,081. More to come… SPECIAL ADVERT PROMO FOR 2023 IGBA-OTOMU, IGBA-UCHE, IGBA-EKPE, IZU-UCHE, IGBOTONMA AND…

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2023

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KogiDecides: Suspected Ballot Box Snatcher Shot Dead

Crime, News Flash, Politics

KogiDecides: Suspected Ballot Box Snatcher Shot Dead A 35-year-old man identified as Umar Hassan, has been shot dead at Agala Ogane polling unit in Anyigba, Kogi East Senatorial District. According to reports, the deceased was alleged of ballot box snatching. Another report have it that the deceased was allegedly shot dead by some political thugs under what APC loyalists termed spurious claims. APC supporters in the polling unit and the ward in general have protested this senseless and gruesome killing and called on security agencies to do their thorough investigation. Details later… SPECIAL ADVERT PROMO FOR 2023 IGBA-OTOMU, IGBA-UCHE, IGBA-EKPE,…

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Kogi Local Government Chairman And His Gang Arrested With Ammunition, Cash

Crime, News Flash, Politics

Kogi Local Govt Chairman And His Gang Arrested With Ammunition, Cash Soldiers on election duty in the Igalamela local government area of Kogi State early Saturday morning intercepted and arrested the council chairman and several supporters of the All Progressives Party (APC) for being in possession of ammunition and lots of cash. The soldiers impounded the cash running into millions of naira as well as a large cache of ammunition. This comes as Kogi residents go to the polls to vote in a new governor for the state. The money and the ammunition were packed in several ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags and…