Year: 2023

In a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu has called on Nigerians to dare to dream again. Kachikwu acknowledged that many Nigerians are feeling discouraged and disillusioned by the state of the country, but he urged them to never give up hope. He pointed out that Nigeria has a rich history of overcoming challenges, and he believes that Nigerians can once again build a great nation. Kachikwu criticized the current leadership of Nigeria, saying that they…

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…urges organised labour to give dialogue a chance The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Dr Philip Agbese, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy is in their best interest. Agbese, the member representing Ado/ Okpokwu/ Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, spoke to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. The lawmaker admitted that fuel subsidy has been a part of the nation since the 1970s, with the government routinely selling petrol to citizens at below cost to minimize the impact of rising global oil prices. However, he noted…

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…says move highly unpatriotic and targeted at destabilising Nigeria The insistence of organised labour to embark on an indefinite strike action has continued to attract widespread criticism, with the latest coming from the Civil Society Situation Room on Good Governance in Nigeria (CSSRGGN). The group condemned the move by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) as highly unpatriotic and aimed to destabilise the country. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr. Thomas Uzah, National President/Convener, said the organised labour is bent on…

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The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has been accused of a grand plot to destabilise the country through protests. The Civil Society Situation Room on Good Governance in Nigeria (CSSR-GGN) in collaboration with other civil society groups raised the alarm at a press conference on Sunday. In a statement co-signed by Dr. Thomas Terna Uzah, Executive Director/ National Convener, the CSOs alleged that the NLC is being sponsored by the opposition to cause chaos. The group further claimed that the labour body has already been mobilised with $5…

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By Mary Odoma I have a concern with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress. There is something fishy about the union. Recently, the disposition of the NLC has been suspect because most of its statements indicate a body acting the script of some vested interest. The NLC has lost it completely. It is now a shadow of itself. Businessmen have taken over the group’s leadership, which is business as usual. Aside from the deceit, my concern is the security implication of the activities of the NLC. The posture adopted…

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The attention of the Hon. Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has been drawn to the existence of several Facebook accounts in his name (and with his photograph) purportedly being operated by him. The Hon. Minister wishes to clarify that he does not post any message bordering on the activities of the ministry nor does he solicit for any form of support on Facebook. He therefore advises the public to disregard these fake Facebook accounts as they are the handiwork of impostors/fraudsters who seek to use…

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