Day: August 10, 2020
UNPAID SALARY: NLC threatens strike action in Bauchi.
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has issued a one week ultimatum to Bauchi State Government to address the anomalies that left no fewer than 10,000 workers without salary. The union said that if the government failed to address the issue within the period, it will not be able to guarantee industrial harmony in the state. […]
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Buhari to N’EAST Governors: We go to bed and wake up thinking about you, how to secure our country.
President Muhammadu Buhari has given strong assurances that security will be restored to Borno State, the Northeast and the nation at large, following the recent adoption of new strategies, and the acquisition of modern military equipment. The president stated this at the State House in Abuja during a meeting with the five Northeast State Governors, […]
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President Buhari signs instrument to enable African trade insurance agency
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the instrument of accession of the agreement for the establishment of the African Trade Insurance Agency. A signed statement by Senior Special Assistant to the president on Media and Publicity, said the Agreement and the Agency are registered with the Secretariat of the United Nations in accordance with Charter of […]
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Borno: In Zulum’s shoes, what else would you do?
By Isa Gusau. Before reacting to that question-headline, please, take a little while to walk in the ‘shoes’ of Borno governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. A few persons have been writing to condemn what they perceive as Zulum’s political incorrectness. They refer to the governors expression of concern over ceaseless killings of the people he […]
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Kaduna: Governor El-rufaI appoints directors and chairmen of some agencies.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Monday appointed new members of the management team and boards of some agencies, as part of continuous efforts to strengthen Kaduna State government structures. A statement by Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye, said that new Executive Directors and a Secretary had been appointed to Kaduna […]
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Just in: Appeal Court Reverses De-registration of Over 7O political parties by INEC.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reversed the de-registration of 74 political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The court has set aside the judgement of Federal High Court that upheld INEC’s actions saying the de-registration exercise was illegal for not following due process. The court has subsequently ordered that the […]
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