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NLC and FG reach agreement as strike is suspended (photos)
The Nigerian Labour Congress and the federal government have reached an agreement concerning the supposed strike. The NLC had fixed 28th of September for the commencement of strike over fuel increment and electricity tariff hike. The Labour union also announced negotiation meeting with the federal government. The new agreement, according to a tweet by the Minister of Labour and employment (State) Festus Keyamo involves the suspension of the new electricity tariff hike for two weeks. “FG & LABOUR reached agreement at 2:53am. Deregulation to stay as Govt rolls out palliatives for labour (details in 2 weeks); Electricity tariffs suspended by…
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Laycon Crowned Winner Of Big Brother Naija Season 5
After 10 weeks of entertainment, the Big Brother Naija Lockdown season has come to a rousing end with Laycon emerging as the winner. What started off as a stiff competition between 20 housemates ended on Sunday with Laycon – a clear favourite on the show, going home with the grand prize of N85 million (30 million cash prize, an Innoson Motors Jeep and a two-bedroom flat by Revolution Now Properties). Other finalists included Vee, who was the first to be evicted on Sunday, followed by Neo, Nengi and Dora who was the first runner up. Before the winner was announced,…
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Bless your Friend Sunday Cash Giveaway
Today, we will be giving out N1000 to two(2) of our regular website commenters and N1000 to your friend (if they win). How to win? (1) Write your friend’s name, account number, and email in the comment section below. (2) Tell your friend that they will have to comment on at least 20 posts between Sunday and Monday. (we will track comments) (3) Best 2 new commenters get N1000 while the person who nominates them also gets N1000. If tied, most constructive and insightful commenters will be picked. (4) Consolation prizes for several NEW commenters. (5) Winners will be announced…
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“Channel your energy into a more productive activity” – Gov Matawalle stops man trekking from Kaduna to Zamfara for him
Governor Bello Matawalle has turned back a young man trekking from Kaduna to Zamfara to show love for him. Recall that Musa Umar Giwa had on Thursday, embarked on a trek from his village in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State to Zamfara to show solidarity with Governor Matawalle. However, in a tweet via his handle on Friday September 26, Governor Matawalle expressed gratitude but asked the young man to discontinue the dangerous adventure. “I appreciate the solidarity of the courageous youngman said to have embark on long trek to honour me. As a father, I want to discourage young people from such…
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Bear with us, suspend nationwide strike – Lai Mohammed pleads with NLC
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture has pleaded with the Nigerian Labour Congress to call off its strike scheduled to take off on Monday September 28. The Minister who made the appeal while addressing online publishers in Lagos, said the increase in the price of fuel and electricity tariff will benefit ordinary Nigerians in the long run. He insisted that the timing of the increase in the petroleum and power sectors was a necessary coincidence and not a plan by the government to increase the current economic realities of Nigerians. Lai Mohammed also argued that despite the increase, Nigerians still pay less for…
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COVID-19 is a sign that God is not happy with us – Aisha Buhari
First Lady Aisha Buhari has stated that the COVID-19 pandemic is a sign that God is not happy with us. Aisha Buhari said this on Friday, September 25, 2020, at the national mosque during a public lecture to mark Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. The First Lady who urged Nigerians to pray for peace, progress and sustainable development as the country marks its 60th independence anniversary, also appealed to Nigerians to keep supporting the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to ensure better welfare, saying the president cannot do it alone. She said; “The world is no longer the same as a result of the pandemic…
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Man, 72, arrested for raping 7-year-old girl in Ogun State
A 72-year-old man, Ishola Olatunji has been arested for allegedly defiling a 7-year-old girl in Iperu, Ogun State. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday September 26 , said the suspect was arrested on September 22, following a report by the mother of the victim who reported at Iperu Police station that she returned home and found her daughter feeling uncomfortable. “When she made an enquiry from the little girl, she explained to her that it was the old man who lured her into his room and forcefully had sex with her.…
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Two men hack each other to death while fighting over a woman in Uganda
Two men died on Saturday morning, September 26, while fighting over a woman in Kayunga, Kyampisi sub-county in Mukono district, Uganda. The deceased have been identified as Hassan Kiwango, 45, a timber dealer and Hakim Katende 48, a driver. Observer Uganda reported that trouble started last year after Katende accused Kiwango of having an affair with his wife, Dorothy Birungi. Kiwango’s wife works in Saudi Arabia, leaving him with their two children, aged 12 and 14. According to Kiyunga LC I chairperson Douglas Ssekalegga, the dispute between the two men reached the local council committee for mediation and it appeared as…
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Normalize luxury and enjoyment, we didn’t come to this life just to work & pay bills – Omoni tells women
Actress Omoni Oboli has advised women to take care of themselves and also normalize luxury. The actress who noted that women work very hard and take care of everyone else as she shared a photo from a Rolex store, advised them to normalize luxury and enjoyment as they weren’t born just to work and pay bills. Omoni Oboli wrote; Dear woman…it’s important you take care of yourself Most of us work very hard, taking care of everyone else. See learn to treat yourself from time to time. Go on a trip, pamper yourself at the spa, buy something that makes you happy! Normalize…
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Suspected thief beaten to a pulp for allegedly stealing plasma TV in Abuja
A 23-year-old man identified as Ejiofor was nearly killed by a mob after he was allegedly caught stealing a Plasma TV in Wumba village, Abuja. It was gathered that on Thursday, September 24, the suspect sneaked into the home of one Mrs Comfort when she went to buy something by the roadside. When the woman’s 11-year-old son son asked him what he was looking for, he said his mother asked him to remove the TV. Mrs Comfort was entering the house when she saw Ejiofor trying to get away with the TV. She quickly raised alarm, a mob rushed out…
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Those calling me ‘Supreme court governor’ are ignorant – Uzodinma
Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has described the people calling him a supreme court governor as ignorant. He made this remark while speaking when he featured during a Channels TV program. The governor expressed that those describing him by that tag lack understanding of how the court works. Recall that at the beginning of the year, the Supreme Court declared Uzodinma as governor after ruling that Emeka Ihedioha, who was announced winner of the state governorship poll, was not duly elected. When asked during the show about the label, he responded that his emergence followed due process. He said…
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Biafra, Oduduwa: with synergy and sincerity of purpose they will be actualised – Nnamdi Kanu
Leader of the Indigenous people of biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has hinted on how Biafra, Oduduwa and even the kwaranfa( Middle belt) republics can be actualised. In a statement by Kanu he made it known that with synergy and sincerity of purpose all republics will be actualised. He further called on Nigerians to join the IPOB’s October 1 sit-at-home. “With synergy and sincerity of purpose, Biafra, Oduduwa, Kwararafa (Middle Belt) republics will become a reality in no distant time, he said “Even the highly venerated Habe Monachies of Hausa Kingdom will be returned in place of the present oppressive terror…
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