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 PRESS RELEASE PROPOSED STRIKE ACTION: NPF URGES  ORGANIZED LABOUR TO SHELVE STRIKE, COMPLY WITH LEGAL PROCEDURES TO PREVENT BREAKDOWN OF LAW, ORDER The Nigeria Police Force, while acknowledging the recent announcement by organized labour regarding the intention to embark on a nationwide strike action and understanding the right of organized labour to engage in such actions to advocate for the interests of all workers, wishes to emphasize the importance of adherence to the existing laws governing such activities; and calls for caution to prevent a breakdown of law and order within the country. In light of the Federal Government's recent declaration that the planned strike is illegal and premature, the Nigeria Police Force views this action as a potential catalyst for increased tension and political instability. The NPF hereby urges organized labour to proceed with the ongoing deliberations at the Tripartite Committee, which is focused on determining a new minimum wage, and she...

CP ITAM ORDERS INVESTIGATION INTO THE LIFELESS BODY OF A BABY FOUND IN A BAG AT IFITE, AWKA _decries moral decay in the society_ The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Police Command, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has ordered an immediate investigation into the lifeless body of a baby found today 2/06/2024 in a sack at a refuse dump along Ifite Road, Awka. Preliminary investigations reveal the child should be a day old and was abandoned by yet unidentified woman suspected to be the mother. Meanwhile, the body has been recovered and the Police are currently working with some eyewitness information at the scene for possible arrest of the perpetrator. To this end, the CP decries moral decay in Society and describes the act as ungodly, barbaric, and inhuman. He also urges Parents/Guardians to pay greater attention to children/wards and call on anyone with useful information that can aid the investigation to come forward to the Police Command headquarters in this regard.  You can call the Com...

 National Assembly, Federal Republic of Nigeria Strike Action: National Assembly’s Mediation Meeting Between FG, Organised Labour Ends on Positive Note - Organised Labour to Consult NEC, Organs on Suspension of Strike  Abuja, Nigeria | June 3, 2024 – In a significant development, a mediation meeting facilitated by the National Assembly between the Federal Government and Organised Labour has ended on a positive note. The meeting which held late Sunday at the Senate, was at the instance of the National Assembly Leadership, as part of efforts to forestall the effects of a nationwide strike action at this time. At the meeting, stakeholders noting that the position of Organised Labour is valid given the general economic situation in the country, agreed on the need for on-going negotiation to continue, allowing for continuous engagement on the issue of wages. In his remarks, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, cautioned, "While addressing the legitimate concerns o...

 Why no new refinery in other African countries in 35 years – Aliko Dangote Aliko Dangote, the owner of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, has blamed beneficiaries of fuel importation in other African countries for the absence of new refineries in the continent in the past 35 years. Dangote disclosed this statement during a recent conversation with CNN’s reporter, Eleni Giokos, at his refinery in Lagos, Nigeria. According to Dangote, other reasons for the absence of new refineries in Africa include a lack of loan facilities for investors, attributed to weak financial institutions among others. “There are other countries in Africa who have been trying to build refineries but have been unable to. There has not been a new refinery in Africa in the last 35 years. “There are so many issues regarding this such as money, political will, and also people who are benefitting from this whole system of importing petroleum products into Africa are discouraging their governments from building a r...

 Edo: ‘APC will return to power after Obaseki’s tenure’ – Oshiomhole Edo North senator, Adams Oshiomhole, on Sunday declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will return to power at the end of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s tenure in November. Oshiomhole said Edo State will rise again starting November 12 when APC governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, succeeds Obaseki. He spoke at the new APC secretariat on Ikpokpan Road, off Boundary-Sapele Road in Benin, while welcoming a PDP chieftain, Nosa Adams, along with thousands of PDP members into APC. According to Oshiomhole: “We will work very hard to ensure the defeat of PDP, Labour Party, and the 13 other participating political parties in Edo. “APC will return to governance of Edo State on November 12, 2024, when the second tenure of PDP’s Godwin Obaseki will expire. “Okpebholo, a grassroots politician, will re-ignite the engines of growth and development in this great Edo State, without speaking big grammar, consultancy or me...

 Edo LP: Akpata defies Abure, insists Ogbaloi remains State Chairman The crisis rocking Edo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP), got messier, following the rejection of the Mrs Elizabeth Ativie-led caretaker committee by the candidate of the party in the 21 September governorship election, Olumide Akpata. Instead, Akpata insisted that Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi remains the state chairman of the party. It would be recalled that the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, had on Monday, 27 May, dissolved the Kelly Ogbaloi-led state executive, over alleged expiration of tenure in office, and constituted a 17-man caretaker committee, chaired by Mrs. Ativie. Akpata, at an enlarged meeting of the party attended by the 18 local government chairmen and secretaries on Saturday in Benin, stated that there was no legal instrument stating that Ogbaloi’s executive has been removed from office. He described the leadership crisis rocking the party as a distraction, noting that there cannot be...

 ‘Lots of men have no agenda in relationship other than sex’ – Tems Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has shared her opinion about the agenda of most men when it comes to relationships. According to her, a lot of men approach relationships with no agenda other than sex. The Oscar-nominated diva stated this in the teaser of the upcoming episode of ‘Flow with Korty.’ The host, Korty EO asked, “Have you been in love before?” Tems replied, “A lot of guys, they are very obvious… There is no agenda but to penetrate.” The ‘Essence’ crooner also opened up about being constantly misunderstood and bullied because of her reserved nature and how she handled it. “Everything I did seemed to annoy everybody. They would say, ‘Why are you so slow? Why are you talking so slow? Talk like you are alive.’ And I would say, ‘You are very stupid. Are you crazy?’ I was upset all the time,” she said. Tems added that she found solace in her musical talent.

 Strike: Labour’s Meeting With NASS Leaders Ends In Deadlock A meeting between the top echelon of the National Assembly and the national executives of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) ended in deadlock on Sunday. The meeting was aimed at convincing the organised labour to embrace dialogue and shelve their planned strike action scheduled for Monday. Recall that Labour had announced plans to commence an indefinite strike nationwide sequel to the failure of the federal government to meet their minimum wage demands. The meeting which was called by principal officers of the National Assembly was presided by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas. Present at the meeting were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume; Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Finance, Dr Wale Edun;Minister  of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Ba...

 DOJ claims it can't release Biden-Hur interview due to threat of AI deepfakes The Justice Department cannot release audio from President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur due to the threat of potential deepfakes, the DOJ argued in a Friday court filing. The filing came as part of a legal challenge against Biden's efforts to exercise executive privilege over the recording to keep it from the public. The DOJ acknowledged in its Friday filing that there is already enough public audio available to create AI deepfakes of both Biden and Hur, but it said releasing the true recording would make it more difficult to disprove any false versions. "The passage of time and advancements in audio, artificial intelligence, and ‘deep fake’ technologies only amplify concerns about malicious manipulation of audio files. If the audio recording is released here, it is easy to foresee that it could be improperly altered, and that the altered file could be passed off as an a...

 Abiodun: Five Years of Governance Very Challenging, But Most Beautiful Experience of My Life   ...Tackles Adebutu over comments on Shagamu-Iperu road   Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the past five years of his administration as challenging, but added that his faith in God had brought the victory he desired.   Speaking during his 64th Birthday and 5th Year Thanksgiving Service held in his honour at the Ogun State Government House Chapel, Oke-Igbein, Abeokuta, on Sunday, Governor Abiodun recalled his journey to power despite all odds, attributing his victory to God Almighty.   He said: "The process through which I emerged as Governor was a very unusual one; one in which my predecessor who was in the same party with me was fighting me and campaigning for another person in another party, and I will sit down and ask myself, 'Baba God, this is very unusual, why do I have to go through so much to assume this office?' And then I will answer mys...

 As Chief Judge Underscores Importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution to Court Decongestion   The Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC), in collaboration with the Sustainable and lnclusive Economic Development for Decent Employment in Nigeria Programme (GIZ-SEDIN), has organised a workshop, themed: “Enhancing Civil Justice Administration through ADR: Focus on the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse”.   The workshop was organised to promote the synergy between the LMDC and the Lagos State Judiciary, improve the use of ADR by the LMDC and the Court, address challenges in case administration, increase access to justice through ADR and deliberate on the issues confronting ADR processes and case administration with the aim of proffering solutions on the way forward. Speaking at the event held recently at The Zone, Gbagada, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Olarenwaju Alogba emphasised the importance of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) in enhancing access to Ju...

 I WON'T BETRAY YOUR TRUST, GOV. FUBARA ASSURES RIVERS PEOPLE  Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara's commitment to the people of Rivers State is evident in his assurance not to betray their trust and to continue relying on their support to further develop the state. His acknowledgment of the grace of God and the unwavering support of the people demonstrates his humility and appreciation for the backing that has sustained his government despite the challenges faced.  The special thanksgiving service, highlighted by Bishop Rt. Rev. Wisdom Budu Ihunwo's sermon on the significance of gratitude, emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the blessings received, thereby paving the way for more blessings to come.  The governor's act of gratitude sets a positive example for others to follow, fostering a culture of thankfulness. The collaborative effort between Governor Fubara, the people of Rivers State, and religious leaders reflects a shared commitment to progr...

 TROOPS INTERCEPT MORE ABDUCTED CUSTECH STUDENTS, RESCUE 8 AFTER INTENSE CLEARANCE OPERATION IN KWARA STATE In a significant breakthrough, troops of the Nigerian Army in synergy with operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, deployed for counter-terrorism operations in the South West have successfully rescued 8 more  students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State taken hostage by terrorists. The rescue operation took place in a dense forest near Oro Ago Village in Kwara State. The operation, which was initiated following an intense clearance mission by the collaborating troops and security operatives, uncovered the location of the kidnapped students through a swift and  comprehensive search of the nearby forests and villages to locate the remaining abducted students. The search efforts were concentrated along the Gbugu, Pategi, and Oro Ago Axis, including areas such as Babasango and Babanla. Consequently, the troop...