Category: News
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NLC opposes fuel price increase, warns of imminent strike.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning that it might initiate an unannounced nationwide strike if petrol prices are increased while negotiations are still underway. Joe Ajaero, the NLC President, has expressed concern over the deteriorating value of the naira. This development followed speculations by oil marketers about a potential spike in…
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FG extradites siblings to US for trial on sexual blackmail charges.
Two brothers, Samuel and Samson Ogoshi, have been sent to the US to stand trial for their alleged involvement in an international sexual blackmail scheme, which resulted in the tragic death of US teen, Jordan DeMay. Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court passed the judgment, permitting their extradition. The Federation’s Solicitor-General approved the…
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Nairobi hosts third CMG Media Cooperation Forum
The third annual CMG Media Cooperation Forum was held on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme “Deepening communication between Chinese and African civilizations and promoting a China-Africa community with a shared future in a new era”. The gathering brought together various leaders and media stakeholders from both China and Africa, including Chinese Minister of…
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Impeachment Allegation: Edo PDP Passes Vote Of Confidence On Obaseki, Chides Dep Gov, Shaibu
FROM Lateef Taiwo Leaders of Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have scolded the Deputy Governor of the State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, for approaching the Court over allegations that the Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is about to impeach him without exhausting dispute resolution mechanisms of the party. The leaders, who met on Sunday,…
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Propaganda won’t eliminate harms of Japan’s nuke wastewater discharge plan
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily The legitimacy, legality and safety of Japan’s plan to dump nuclear-contaminated water into the sea have been constantly questioned globally. Protests in Japan and its neighboring countries are emerging one after another, and opposing voices from the rest of the international community have never ceased. The Japanese side should have…
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NDPHC Justifies Shutdown Of Its Western Axis Power Plants
By Lateef Taiwo, Abuja The Nigerian Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC, has explained that gas shortage occasioned by maintenance being carried out by gas suppliers on their facilities led to the recent shutdown of its power plants on its western corridor. In a statement, the media adviser of the power company, Mr Sanya Adejokun,…
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I Retired From IBB Regime To Preserve My Integrity – Odigie-Oyegun
FROM Lateef Taiwo A former governor of Edo State and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has disclosed that his refusal to compromise as Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service during the military regime led to his early retirement at the age of 48 years. Odigie-Oyegun made this revelation…
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“I stepped back from the IBB regime to uphold my principles.” – Odigie-Oyegun
Former Edo State governor and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, revealed his early retirement at 48 was due to his refusal to compromise during his tenure as Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service. Speaking at the inauguration of the John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy, a tribute by the Edo…
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ICPC interrogates agriculture ministry representatives about significant misconduct.
Five high-ranking officials from the Department of Farm Inputs Support Services within the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development were apprehended by ICPC agents due to alleged fund misappropriation. The officials were reportedly detained around 9 am on Thursday during an operation at their office located in the Central Business District of Abuja. While…