Fuel Subsidy: Federal Government To Meet Trade Union Congress

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFuel Subsidy: Federal Government To Meet Trade Union Congress

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 6, 2023

In an effort to avert industrial action by Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Federal Government has adjourned a meeting with TUC leadership tomorrow Tuesday to allow for more consultations. Dele Alake, leader of the Federal Government negotiation team, told newsmen that adoption of the agreement needed President Bola Tinubu’s consideration. “This engagement has been very productive. The TUC that attended today presented a list of demands, which we have studied and will present to Mr....

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsHon. Somto Udeze Representing Ogbaru II Constituency in Anambra Rejoins APGA

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)June 6, 2023

Hon. Somto Udeze, the honourable member representing Ogbaru II constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, has rejoined APGA from PDP. Udeze who is coming back to the Assembly to serve his third term in office from June 13th 2023, will be the most ranking member of the Anambra State 8th Assembly. Only recently, Hon. Somto Udeze had admonished Igbo politicians to join hands and build APGA. In what appears as walking his own talk,...

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Army Rescued 22 Pregnant Young Women From A Baby Factory

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaArmy Rescued 22 Pregnant Young Women From A Baby Factory

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 5, 2023

Troops of 14 Brigade, Ohafia have rescued 22 pregnant young women, between the ages of 20 and 25 from a baby factory operating at Umunkpeyi Nvosi in Isialangwa South local government area of Abia state. Lieutenant Innocent Omale, Public Relations Officer, 14 Brigade, Ohafia in a statement said the women were rescued during a raid carried out by the Army after an intelligence report. According to an Army spokesman, the victims were handed over to...

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Group seeks safety infrastructure to support non-motorised transportation

National DevelopmentNewsNigeriaPoliticsGroup seeks safety infrastructure to support non-motorised transportation

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 5, 2023

A Non-Governmental Organisation, (NGO), the GreenLight Initiative has called on governments at various levels to provide safety infrastructure that supports the development of non-motorised transportation in Nigeria. The call was made in commemoration of this year’s Annual World Bicycle Day, designated by the United Nations to be observed every June 3, in recognition of the bicycle as a versatile, and efficient means of transportation, with numerous benefits to individuals and communities worldwide. The theme for...

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No going back on our proposed strike, NLC vows

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNo going back on our proposed strike, NLC vows

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 5, 2023

The Nigeria Labour Congress has vowed that there is no going back on its proposed industrial action on Wednesday, unless the Federal Government and by extension the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited NNPCL does the needful by returning to statusque. Benson Upah, Head of Information and Public Affairs of NLC on Sunday insisted on the position in a press statement he signed on behalf of the organisation. The workers body was reacting to a story in...

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FCTA sets to develop bicycle lanes in Abuja metropolis  

National DevelopmentNewsNigeriaFCTA sets to develop bicycle lanes in Abuja metropolis  

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 5, 2023

The Federal Capital Territory Administration  (FCTA) is set to promote the development of bicycle lanes in the supply of arterial and district infrastructures across the Federal Capital City, Abuja, so as to advance the mitigation of climate change and for the comfort of cyclists, The FCT Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, provided this guarantee on Saturday, in Abuja, at the start of the 2023 World Bicycle Day, which has as its subject “Cycling – A...

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Fuel Price: Civil Society Front backs nationwide strike by labour, CSOs

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFuel Price: Civil Society Front backs nationwide strike by labour, CSOs

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 5, 2023

Following the announcement of removal of fuel subsidy and the subsequent increment in pump price of fuel by the federal government, the Labour – Civil Society Front (LCSF), an umbrella Coalition of Labour Unions, human rights organisations, Civil Society affiliates, faith-based organisations, women-led associations, indigenous bodies and youths movements in Nigeria has declared support for the Wednesday strike and mass action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Organised Civil...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Anambra, Nnewi Diocese calls for prayers

PilotnewsJune 5, 2023

Gunmen operating in Anambra State have kidnapped a priest of Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Rev Fr Stanislaus Mbamara. The young Priest was kidnapped on Friday evening, while driving from Awka the state capital to Nnewi, where he serves. The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi who disclosed this through a press release called for prayers for the priest, expressing hope that he would come out safe. In a press release by the diocese, which was signed by the...

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Sit-At-Home: Ensure Citizens’ Safety on Mondays in Enugu CP Ammani Orders Personnel

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSit-At-Home: Ensure Citizens’ Safety on Mondays in Enugu CP Ammani Orders Personnel

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 5, 2023

The Commissioner of Police Enugu State Police Command, CP Ahmed Ammani has ordered the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Commanders of PMF Squadron Bases, other Tactical and Operational Units of the Command, to deploy her personnel and all operational and intelligence resources at their disposal to ensure safety of citizens as they comply to the state government directive to resume normal activities every Monday of the week in the state. CP Ammani issued this command...

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Senator Ekwunife renders account of her four-yearmandate

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenator Ekwunife renders account of her four-yearmandate

PilotnewsJune 4, 2023

… sponsored 30 bills, 18 motions The senator representing Anambra Central in the national assembly, Senator Uche Ekwunife on Saturday gave account of her four-year stay in the Senate, to her constituents. The senator who addressed her constituents during a townhall meeting convened by her at Senator Uche Ekwunife Centre in Awka, said she is leaving the Senate as a proud politician, after performing very well. She said: “This is my fourth and last townhall...

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