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…Agbo’s faction can’t speak for party, Kwankwaso camp kicks A faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party under the leadership of Major Agbo has expelled the presidential candidate of the party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, over his alleged anti-party activities and misappropriation of party campaign funds. Kwankwaso’s expulsion was announced in a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday by NNPP factional …

Commercial banks and Courts in Anambra State were shut on Tuesday as the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, began two – day warning strike. However, at the state secretariat, few workers were on their desks, but had to close their doors to avoid the harassment of officials of the NLC, who earlier in the day drove away civil servants who came …

The National Association of Nigerian Students has warned the Department of State Services not to deter students from exercising their rights to protest, saying this is a universally recognised human right. FILE: Protesting students The National Public Relations Officer of the union, Giwa Temitope, was reacting to the statement made by DSS that some politicians were mobilising student leaders for …

…Bala Ciroma is DIG Finance and Administration, Ayuba Ekpeji is DIG Operations, Daniel Sokari Pedro is DIG ICT The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has ordered the posting and redeployment of seven (7) Deputy Inspectors General of police to various departments following the promotion of the senior officers to the rank of DIGs by the Police Service …

•Eni to focus on offshore business in Nigeria Nigerian energy company, Oando, is set to acquire the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), a subsidiary of Italian energy group, Eni, after a deal was signed to that effect, both companies confirmed yesterday. NAOC has interests in four onshore blocks and two onshore exploration leases as well as two power plants in …

Some government ministries, departments and agencies in Abuja are currently shut in solidarity with the two-day nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress, The PUNCH has observed. NLC strike: Federal Secretariat, Abuja deserted as workers stay at home. Our correspondent who visited the Federal Secretariat on Tuesday morning alongside other major areas such as the popular radio house which …

Prince (Comrade) Tony Akeni Le Moin, the Head of National Publicity, Contact and Mobilization Team of Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council (LP-PCC) during the last presidential election, has expressed infinite optimism that Peter Obi would one day triumph over various forms of obstacles and become the President of Nigeria. Le Mon’s optimism message is coming in less than 48 hours …

…urges on creativity, innovation to drive devt at grassroots …hails Edo people, assures sustained devt no matter distraction Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has charged the 18 newly sworn-in local council executives to throw in everything they have to serve Edo people. Obaseki gave the charge during the swearing in of the council officials, including the chairmen and councillors …

…Say the decision of Governor-in- council violates the age long tradition of Benin people Great Benin Dukes (Enigie) Group in the Palace of Oba of Benin, appointed by the Oba to preside over dukedoms in Edo South Senatorial District have dragged Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to a Benin High court in Edo State. The Enigies are challenging the …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Benin City, Edo, Nigeria – Police in Zone 5 Headquarters said they have arrested the manager and some other staff of Dalsey Hillblom Lynn, DHL Courier Service for allegedly stealing a client’s parcel containing vital academic documents in Benin City. The police identified the manager as Nuhu Omokide and other unnamed staff of DHL Benin Office, 62 …