NUPENG THREATENS NATIONWIDE STRIKE
The Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has threatened strike action over what they described as illegal activities and high-handedness of security agents particulalrly the Military Task Force operating in the Port Harcourt zone of the Union in Rivers State. National Chairman of the PTD-NUPENG, Comrade Lucky Osesua […]
Fire destroys goods worth millions of naira in Aba
An early morning fire which escalated into a warehouse near the Ariaria International Market Aba has destroyed goods estimated at over 50 million naira. The warehouse is situated at No. 5 Market Crescent/Umuode Road opposite Ekumi Plaza and all the items in the warehouse including kitchen utensils and other products, were completely burnt. The Landlord […]
AFE BABALOLA SAYS NIGERIA WONT GET CREDIBLE LEADERS AT 2023 POLLS
Chief Afe Babalola, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) says the 1999 Constitution will not guarantee the emergence of credible leaders at the February general elections. He said Unless a new Constitution similar to those of 1960 and the 1963 Constitutions, with necessary amendments is put in place, none of the aspirants and indeed no angel […]
NEWS TITBIT
Good day! below are summary’s of stories across Nigeria and aboard 1. Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has cautioned those issuing threats of possible punitive action against the five aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also known as G5, to dead the thought. Reports had emerged last week that the aggrieved governors of the […]
P M B pledges Support Burundi
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that Nigeria will support the Republic of Burundi in diverse ways as necessary in the spirit of African solidarity and brotherliness. The President gave the assurance at the State House Abuja while receiving the Special Envoy of President Evariste Ndayishimiye who came with a message. On request for assistance in […]
‘OGP KADUNA: DEEPENING REFORMS, THINKING SUSTAINABILITY’
*COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE WITH THE THEME, ‘OGP KADUNA: DEEPENING REFORMS, THINKING SUSTAINABILITY’ ORGANIZED BY THE COALITION OF ASSOCIATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP, PEACE, EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (CALPED) AND PARTNERS* *PREAMBLE* On the 15th December, 2022, the Coalition of Associations for Leadership, Peace, Empowerment and Development (CALPED) in partnership with the OGP […]
Tanzania’s President lifts six-year ban on political rallies
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has lifted a six-year ban on political rallies imposed by her hard-line predecessor John Magufuli. Her decision is part of her 4Rs initiative – Reconciliation, Resilience, Reforms and Rebuilding. She acknowledged parties had the right to hold rallies but she urged them to be civil and not to trade insults […]
UN will establish Peace University in Jos – Lalong
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has said that the United Nations will establish Peace University in Jos, the state capital. Lalong who said this in his New Year message, said the university would serve as a hub for teaching and research in peace building and conflict management. The governor said that despite the security […]
I will reject endorsement from Obasanjo – Sowore
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress Omoyele Sowore has said he would reject any attempt from former president Olusegun Obasanjo to endorse him in respect of the forthcoming 2023 election because the former Nigerian leader’s tenure was replete with barbarity. In a video on his social media page, the media entrepreneur said although […]
Muslim Scholars condoled with Christians worldwide over death of pope
A Team of Nigerian Muslim scholars headed by Malam Gambo Barnawa have condoled with Christians worldwide over the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on December 31 2022 at the age of 95. The scholars extended their condolences when they paid a New Year visit to Pastor Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of Christ Angelical and […]