The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to ensure full implementation of the resolutions reached with the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, following issues surrounding the removal of fuel subsidy. This, according to the Green Chamber will be in the best interest of the nation. This follows a […]
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Rema: I got my six-pack from hard labour, starvation
Sensation Afrorave artiste Divine Ikubor aka Rema has revealed the secret behind his well-toned body. The 23-year-old ‘Calm Down’ singer speaking in an interview, attributed his six-pack to hard labour and starvation noting doesn’t go to the gym. He said engaging in hustles, which required physical exertion like fetching and carrying buckets of water […]
Court restrains NLC, TUC from strike over fuel subsidy NLC and TUC
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has restrained members of the Organised Labour under the umbrella of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) from proceeding with their plan to embark on strike from June 7 over the removal of fuel subsidy. Justice O. Y. Anuwe gave the order on […]
JUST IN: Wike, Umahi, Akpabio visit Tinubu in Aso Rock
JUST IN: Wike, Umahi, Akpabio visit Tinubu in Aso Rock Former governors of Rivers and Ebonyi states, Nyesom Wike and David Umahi, respectively, and Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, visited the President, Bola Tinubu, in Aso Rock. However, the purpose of the visitation as of the time of filing this report is yet to be […]
Uruan Political Class, Stakeholders Confirm Aniekan Bassey As Political Leader
The political class, ward leaders and key stakeholders of Uruan Local Government Area have selected and subsequently confirmed Senator-Elect for Uyo Senatorial District seat, Rt. Hon Aniekan Bassey, as the new Political Leader of the local Government. This was on the heels of a motion moved by Pst Favour Okokon Ekpenyong and seconded by […]
Petroleum Marketers, and other Businesses Decry Attack By Hoodlums in A’Ibom community
Petroleum Marketers, supermarket operators, and other business operators in Itak, Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have decried incessant cases of attack and vandalism by hoodlums. The businessmen have complained that since the return of hoodlums who were last year arrested from the area, businesses around Nnung Udoe Itak have once again […]
Petrol tops N500/ltr as subsidy removal takes effect
Nigeria’s petroleum industry regulators and operators have formally effected a subsidy withdrawal, sending retail prices up by about 170 per cent to N500 per litre from the official rate of N185 per litre. The new price template took effect yesterday, as the Federal Government’s meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union […]
US President Promises to support Tinubu on Nigeria’s economic growth, security
President Joe Biden of the United States, has vowed to support President Bola Tinubu on economic growth and advanced security, among other critical aspects of his government. Biden made this vow in a statement, while felicitating with Tinubu on Monday. Recall that Tinubu and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima were sworn in respctively by […]
DAAR Communications chairman, Raymond Dokpesi is dead
Founder of DAAR Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi has died on Monday in Abuja. Dokpesi who was also a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died at the age of 71. He was the owner of the AIT and Raypower FM media platforms. The son of the late media guru, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr confirmed […]
Inauguration: Hon. Luke Congratulates New Akwa Ibom Governor
The member representing Etinan/ Nsit Ibom /Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Onofiok Luke, has congratulated the newly sworn-in Governor of his home State; Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno. Luke, a former Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in a Goodwill message he personally signed and addressed to the […]