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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 …

….commends Tinubu for initiative ….as passengers, residents react The Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents that the construction of redline light rail system from Ebute Metta to Agbado, would be ready by the end of 2023 as the project is 95 per cent completed. Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this on Monday, while briefing the media after he officially flagged-off the …

President Ruto announced a shift to electric motorbikes to combat rising fuel costs and environmental concerns. President Ruto announced a shift to electric motorbikes to combat rising fuel costs and environmental concerns. Kenya plans to introduce electric motorbikes nationwide and establish 3,000 charging stations with Spiro. The country aims to phase out traditional motorbikes, promote electric mobility, and achieve 100% …

The Court of Appeal Headquarters on Monday said the presidential tribunal judgement on the petitions before it would be aired live. The court said this was to promote, transparency and openness and for Nigerians to watch. The Chief Registrar, Court of Appeal HQ, Umar Bangari, stated this in a statement while disclosing the date for the judgment on the matter. …

• Schools, hospitals, airports to shut down as labour mobilisation intensifies• Govt meets labour today over planned strike• FG keeps mum as new tax regime implementation kicks off  Ahead of tomorrow’s two-day nationwide warning strike marshaled by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), its third since the removal of fuel subsidy in June, public schools, hospitals, seaports, and airports, among other public institutions have …

The Federal Government has appealed to the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress to shelve its planned two-day warning strike slated to commence on Tuesday. The appeal was made on Monday by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, in Abuja. He identified the reverse of the gains already made by FG, among others as the reason for the …