Day: November 14, 2023

NLC Strike Action: TCN Debunks News Of Blackout, Says National Grid ‘Intact’

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has debunked reports of imminent national blackout following the ongoing nationwide labour strike, describing the report as false and totally misleading. In a statement on Tuesday, the TCN also described the report credited to its Head of Public Affairs as “mischievous and baseless,” pointing out that the TCN through the Public Affairs Head, did not issue such statement. False Publication By Daily Post On National Blackout The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby states that the publication by Daily Post alleging that the Head of…

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‘How To Buy, Sell Elections In Courts’

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By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu In 1968, Stanislav Andrzejewski, the former Polish soldier and prisoner-of-war, who later founded the Sociology Department at the University of Reading in England, coined the word ‘kleptocracy”, which he defined as “a system of government [that] consists precisely of the practice of selling what the law forbids to sell.” He saw in the system of Nigeria’s First Republic, “the most perfect example of a kleptocracy” in which “power rested on the ability to bribe.” According to Andrzejewski, the defining characteristic of a kleptocracy “is that the…

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NLC Strike Action: Workers Observe Partial Compliance

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Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday observed partial compliance to the directive by the organised labour to its members to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) had on November 13, directed all affiliates to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike. The strike was called to press home their demands, especially the “non comment by the Federal Government over the brutalising of the NLC President, Joe Ajaero by security agents and hoodlums in Imo”. It was observed…

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Tyranny Booting: Ajero Dialema And Nigerians Costly Mistake

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The assault and brutalization of NLC National President, Joe Ajaero at Owerri where he went to  support the Imo State trade unions that are struggling with Imo State Government oppression of the workforce, was a well organised arrangement of Federal government with Imo State government to intimidate Labour Union leadership and warn Ajero in particular of the maltreatment and threats to his life if he dares confront federal government. It was agreement for Uzodima to be used to test run the bullying preparedness of federal government against labour unions using…

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Alleged Disobedience Of Court Order On Strike, The NLC, TUC Claim To Have Done Nothing Wrong

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By NewsBits The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Has Denied Disobeying Any Court Order Ongoing Strike. The NLC further stressed that there was nothing like violation of the court or contempt of the court order. The General Secretary of NLC, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja said since the unions were not served with the court order as was required of them by law, there was no way they should be said to have disobeyed any court order. He said they only learnt of the court order from pages of newspapers rather than being…

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Late Reggae Legend Majek Fashek Battled Alcoholism, Lived In Denial

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A United States-based Nigerian journalist and author, Azuka Jebose, speaks about his latest book on the late reggae superstar, Majek Fashek, and other issues. What inspired you to write the book, ‘Majek Fashek: Before and After The Rain’? The inspiration to write this book came from the subject, Majek Fashek. My privileged relationship with him traced back to his days at Tabansi Records as an artiste and repertoire manager, alongside him being the lead guitarist and front man for the Jahstix Reggae Band in the 1980s, was a fantastic inspiration…

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Senator Douye Diri’s Re-election As Bayelsa Governor: Oborevwori Hails Achievement

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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State (right) with Governor Douye Diri The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri on his re-election in Saturday’s Governorship election in the State. Diri stood for re-election on Saturday after the first four years as Bayelsa State governor on the platform of the struggling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, on Monday, Oborevwori described the re-election of Diri as “the reward for Diri’s humility, hardwork…

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It Is Fake News: NDIC Clarifies Report On Liquidation Of 20 Banks

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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has described as misleading the recent news reports circulating on various social media platforms under the headline “CBN Liquidates 20 Banks – NDIC (Names).” The NDIC gave clarification in a statement signed by Bashir Nuhu, the Director, Communication and Public Affairs. It said that contrary to the misleading headline, NDIC clarifies that the 20 banks mentioned in those reports were among the banks that had been previously closed due to the revocation of their operating licenses by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) between…

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Enugu CP Assures On Security As Nollywood Producers Tour Film Facilities, Locations

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The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mr. Anayo Uzuegbu, has assured the Nollywood industry of security in line with Dr. Peter Mbah administration’s determination to make Enugu the premier destination for business, investment, tourism, and living. The CP gave the assurance when Nollywood producers led by the Chairman of the Enugu State Tourism Board paid him a courtesy visit in the course of their tour of film-shooting facilities and locations in the state. “I can assure you that the security concerns have been seriously dealt with due to the…

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Monday Work: Enugu Government Rates Civil Servants High, Emphasises Productivity

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By Tony Adibe The Enugu State Government has expressed happiness with civil servants in the state for prioritizing work ethics, dedication to work and turning out in large numbers in their respective offices in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s core policies of discipline, responsiveness, accountability, traceability, transparency, and optimal performance in the civil and public service. Also, the government tasked staff at the various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) on high productivity that would help the state to achieve its strategic objectives including moving the state from its current $4.4…

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