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NLC Reveals Plot By Tinubu To Attack Protesters, Warns Of Total Shutdown

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

The Nigeria Labour Congress (https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/670025-nlc-to-embark-on-indefinite-strike-wednesday-in-niger.html) (NLC) says it is aware of plans by state-sponsored persons to attack its rallies scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. Should such attacks occur, the NLC said, it would order its members to totally down tools and possibly bring the Nigerian economy to a halt. “… if we are attacked there will be…

Tinubu Meets With Some Members Of Organized Private Sector

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday held a “crucial” meeting with some members of the organised private sector. The meeting wàs held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.Those in the meeting include Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President, Dangote Groups; Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holding and Transcorp Plc; Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman, BUA Group; Wale Tinubu, and other members…

Fire Guts FCT Minister’s Private Residence

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

The private residence of the Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, was engulfed by fire on Sunday afternoon. The property, located on No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, in Asokoro area of Abuja, was reportedly razed completely by the inferno. Despite efforts to respond to the emergency, including…

Carabao Cup: Virgil van Dijk’s Header Helps Liverpool Overcome Chelsea

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

Virgil van Dijk’s header deep into extra time gave an under-strength Liverpool a remarkable Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea at Wembley. Liverpool’s 10th triumph in the competition was achieved without a host of injured star names, including forward trio Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota, also losing Ryan Gravenberch when he was taken…

Tension Mount In Community As Police Arrest ‘Dethroned’ Monarch’s Aid, Urges Him To Appear In Court

Echezona Okafor2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

There is tension In Alor Community, In Idemili South Local Government Area Of Anambra State, following the arrest of one of the cabinet chiefs of the ‘dethroned’ monarch of the area, McAnthony Okonkwo. Alor Community, is where the former Governor of Anambra State and two term former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige…

Killing Of Umuoji PG Calls For Vigilance In Anambra Ekwunife

Echezona Okafor2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

Senator Uche Ekwunife, The Director General of South-East Governors Forum, has condemned the murder of the President General of Umuoji in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Expressing her deepest condolences and unequivocal condemnation of the dastardly act in a statement signed by her Special Assistant on Media and Strategic Communication, Tony…

Food Crisis: Commissioner For Agriculture In Anambra, Predicts Better Days Ahead, If….

Echezona Okafor2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

Dr Forster Ihejiofor, Commissioner For Agriculture In Anambra State, has said, Following high cost of food items across the nation, he predicted better days ahead if farmers and teeming population will harken to call for massive cultivation of land. Dr Ihejiofor, who was speaking with newsmen on food scarcity in his office, noted that the current…

Pasuma Speaks On Why He Left Football For Music

Okafor Chinelo2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Wasiu Alabi, known as Pasuma, a veteran yoruba fuji musician has revealed the reason he ventured into his music career, divulging how a setback in his football aspirations paved the way for his iconic journey in the music industry. The artiste reminisced about his thwarted ambition to represent Nigeria in the FIFA U-16 World Championship…

Group, Okechukwu Insist on Uzodimma’s Sack as PGF Chairman

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

The former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Chief Osita Okechukwu on Saturday reiterated his call for the removal of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as the Chairman if Progressive Governors Forum, PGF contending that the governor has consistently demarketed the All Progressives Congress, APC and seems to have disregard to the philosophy of progressivism…

With Commissioning Of Aba Geometric Power Plant, Our Intervention Has Paid Off — Ikpeazu

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago07 mins

Immediate Past Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed delight at the final completion and impending commissioning of the Geometric Power Plant at Osisioma, Aba Abia State. The former Governor is particularly delighted that the project, which had witnessed several challenges that threatened its very existence and shook it to its foundations, has…