November 27, 2020 – Newsbits NG

Igbo: For Whom the Bell Tolls

November 27, 2020 AlienMedia

By Akin Osuntkun Caveat emptor: No arguments and positions canvassed hereunder should be construed as preference for any other option than the expeditious return to true federalism going forward. “The proposition for an Igbo president is likely to be the most consequential subject in the 2023 election year. If it comes about, there will be consequences for Nigeria and the Igbos. If not, the consequences will be even more dire. If the proposition fails, Nigeria will carry the moral burden of continuing as a nation sustained on systemic injustice. Fifty…

Fuel Price Hike, Organised Labour, FG To Meet December 7

November 27, 2020 AlienMedia

Nigeria’s government and the organised labour agreed one week for consultation over the demand for the reversal of the pump price of petrol, which was hiked arbitrarily within days to nearly N170 per litre. Those in the meeting from the government side include the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajia Sadiya Farouk; Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo; Minister of State (Power), Jeddy Agba; and Minister of State (Petroleum), Timipriye Sylva. There were also the GMD of NNPC, Mele Kyari; the Chairman/CEO, National Electricity Regulatory Commission…