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‘Immunity has become impunity in Ekiti’ – APC, CNPP protest in EKiti

The Ekiti state All Progressive Congress and the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), on Thursday, protested in the streets of Ekiti asking the state governor, Ayodele Fayose to waive his immunity and face prosecution over accusation of corruption. Protesters were said to have carried placards and sang anti-Fayose songs. They also lambasted the state House... Read More

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Catholic priests protest against Fulani herdsmen in Enugu

Well, it does appear that the Catholic priests in Enugu state are tired and angry over the continued violent activities of suspected herdsmen within the state. The priests held protest on Saturday to register their anger and displeasure at the menace of the herdsmen. Catholic Dioceses of Nsukka, Awgu and Enugu all had separate protests even... Read More

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‘We’ll defend Fayose with our last blood’ – Ekiti PDP

Top stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State have declared that any attempt to remove Governor Ayodele Fayose from his position would be stiffly resisted. The leaders of the party, on Thursday, staged a protest in Ido Ekiti against an alleged plan by the Presidency to shut Fayose up – as he’s the... Read More

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Court throws out Fani-Kayode’s suit A federal high court has ruled that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is blameless in the detention of Femi Fani-Kayode. 2. Ekiti state lawmakers protest harassment of Fayose Members of the Ekiti state House of Assembly on Wednesday, took to the... Read More

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Ekiti lawmakers abandon their jobs to protest ‘harassment of Fayose’ (PHOTOS)

Apparently, Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose is not alone in his travails in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as members of the State House of Assembly have declared their support for him. 26 members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly on Wednesday took to the streets of Ado-Ekiti... Read More

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Protest holds in Ekiti against Buhari, APC (PHOTOS)

On Monday, residents of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital trooped out in their numbers to protest against the alleged selective war against corruption of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The protesters also warned Buhari to desist from picking on Governor Ayodele Fayose even as they urged him to probe the campaign funds of the... Read More

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Finance Ministry to protesting workers: ‘Your agitation is unjustifiable’

Civil servants working at the Ministry of Finance, on Monday, embarked on a protest action over the non payment of allowances and entitlements while also calling for the removal of the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun. The protest which took place at the ministry’s secretariat in Abuja, resulted in the workers shutting down the secretariat.... Read More

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Game of thrones: Sheriff, Makarfi, youths fight for soul of PDP

There’s no end in sight for the crisis currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party as the former National Chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff’s supporters once again stormed the party secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, June 15. While this ensued, the leader of a group called PDP Youths Rescue Group, Aderemi Olusegun, on Wednesday, announced... Read More

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PDP youths shut down party headquarters

Young members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), under the aegis of PDP Youth Rescue Group and PDP Rebirth Group, have shutdown the national secretariat of the party in Abuja. The youths are protesting outside of the building, calling for the removal of Ali Modu-Sheriff as the chairman of the former ruling party. They, thereafter, locked... Read More

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Imo pensioners protest salary arrears, block major road (PHOTOS)

Imo state pensioners are presently carrying out a protest action at Douglas-Okigwe road, which leads to the government house. The aged protesters have blocked the strategic road and prevented workers from going to work and motorists from leaving an already growing traffic situation. Lecturers in the state have been on strike for some months and state governor,... Read More

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Mimiko blocked from entering government house by angry workers

The Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, was on Thursday prevented from gaining access to his office by protesting workers who blocked the entrance of the state government house. The workers have been on strike since last week over unpaid 5-month salary arrears. The governor thereafter came down from his vehicle to plead with the workers... Read More

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Opinion: Legitimate grievances, secessionist impulses and selfish ethnic interests

by Dele Awogbeoba A cursory look at the Niger Delta and the damage done to its environment as a result of the huge cross the Niger Delta has had to carry over the last 40 years as the bread basket of the Nigerian nation compels most Nigerians to take a long hard look at themselves.... Read More

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#Olayinkamustgo: University of Ibadan students want VC removed

Pained by the actions of the school Vice Chancellor, Professor Abel Olayinka, students of the University of Ibadan have taken to Twitter to call for the removal of the VC, using the hashtag – #Olayinkamustgo. The students protest emanated from the arrest of two former leaders of the Student Union Government, Tokunbo Salako, and Babatunde Badmus,... Read More

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IG orders arrest of pro-Biafra supporters found with weapons

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, on Tuesday, ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of any member of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) found in possession of unauthorized firearms. This was contained in a statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olabisi Kolawole. He noted that members... Read More

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A round-up of what happened during Monday’s Biafra protests

Pro-Biafra agitators, on Monday, had violent clashes with Nigerian security forces – in several South-east states – which led to the deaths of more than 30 persons. Here’s a round-up of what actually went down: 1) The Joint Security Task Force arrested the Nnewi South Regional Administrator of MASSOB, Anthony Nwodo, and 14 other persons... Read More

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Police officer stabbed to death, 2 thrown off bridge by pro-Biafra protesters

Two policemen have been reportedly thrown into River Niger while another officer was stabbed to death by suspected members of MASSOB. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a police officer, speaking anonymously, revealed that the pro-Biafra protesters attacked some officers at the bridge on Monday. “We have been able to retrieve one of them... Read More

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What is going in Onitsha? – Here’s what we know so far

Earlier today, we reported that pro-Biafrans from all over the world would celebrate the fallen heroes and heroines of Biafra. What was supposed to be a “peaceful remembrance march” in Onitsha, Anambra as well as Aba Abia, Rivers and Delta states” – has turned bloody. More than four persons have reportedly been killed following a... Read More

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The story in photos from Tinubu’s meeting with NLC leaders today

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress on Friday afternoon, held a meeting with the leaders of the Trade Union Congress and the National Labour Congress. The purpose of the meeting was for Tinubu to attempt to broker/negotiate for peace between Labour and the federal government over the protests of pump... Read More

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Where is the ‘mother of all protests’ Dino Melaye promised in 7 days?

From his stand against the removal of subsidy in 2012, his famous fist fight at the House of Representatives in 2014 which left his clothes in shreds to his unflinching support of the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki even when it looked like the senate president was losing the battle, Dino Melaye sure looks like... Read More

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NLC members barricade Alausa road in protest of fuel price (PHOTOS)

In furtherance of its agitation against the increase in petrol price from N86 to N145, the National Labour Congress has taken its protests to the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. According to eyewitness reports, the protesters barricaded the road leading to the secretariat before gaining entrance and subsequently harassing government officials who did not take part... Read More

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NLC to Nigerians: ‘Be part of this historic struggle in defence of yourself’

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday thanked its members and affiliates for coming out enmasse to carry out the industrial action against the increase in the price of fuel. This was contained in a statement signed by Peter Ozo-Eson, NLC’s secretary general. The union said: “We salute their courage, patriotism and sacrifice in the... Read More

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How the FG won the communication war and defeated the NLC

It would appear that every Nigerian except the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) knew that Nigeria is having serious economic difficulties. This fore knowledge of the severity of our economic situation is probably the main reason why the federal government is winning this war of wits -or whatever it is- with the NLC. A careful observation... Read More

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Shehu Sani to FG: ‘Stop intimidating NLC’

Senator Shehu Sani of Kaduna Central District, today warned the federal government against intimidating the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress. This was contained in a statement. He said the NLC has the right to protest their grievances over thr removal of fuel subsidy. The statement reads: “Campaign of calumny and blackmail against the NLC... Read More

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Is this the end of the NLC, as Nigerians ignore it?

During the swearing in of the Ayuba Wabba faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Governor Adams Oshiomole of Edo state, who is a former National President of the NLC, made a statement that rings true now more than ever. Oshiomole had said: “It must be obvious to you by now, Comrade President, that the... Read More

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NLC faction set to defy court order, to embark on strike

Despite a restraining order from the National Industrial Court, a faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has sworn that the intended strike action will go on. According to The Cable, the trade union’s head of information, Benson Upah, said “‎NLC’s position has not shifted. The strike will go on tomorrow,” he said. The NLC... Read More

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NLC, FG meeting on fuel price ends in deadlock

A four-hour meeting between the federal government and organised labour to discuss the hike in fuel price, on Monday night, ended in deadlock. The government tried to put a spin on it, though. According to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, who spoke to newsmen after the meeting on Tuesday morning,... Read More

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Dino Melaye to lead Nigerians in protest against his party

Senator Dino Melaye says he will lead Nigerians to issue a 7-day ultimatum to the federal government to revert to the old pump price of N86.50. The lawmaker said on Sunday night that he would go join Nigerians to protest against the recent increment of fuel price to N145 per litre. While speaking on Channels... Read More

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N145: NLC, TUC have issued a final warning to the FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Friday, called on the Nigerian government to revert the price of fuel to N86 per liter or prepare to face a nationwide strike that will halt the economy of Nigeria. The NLC made their position known after holding a National Executive Council (NEC)... Read More

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Trouble may be coming, as NANS promises to “Occupy Nigeria” next week

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Thursday, announced its plans to carry out a nation wide Occupy Nigeria protest over the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government. This was stated in Abuja by the National President of NANS, Comrade Tijani Shehu, who also called for the immediate removal of the Minister... Read More

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In today’s edition of Captain Obvious, Balarabe Musa says ‘Nigeria is in trouble’

“We are in trouble; the already bad situation will get worse and it will worsen the poverty level of Nigerians,” said the former governor of Kaduna state, Balarabe Musa, while condemning the recent increase in fuel price. The former governor, who is also a national leader of the Peoples Redemption Party, also said he will... Read More

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