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Igbo Leaders Chart Course for National Repositioning, Unveil Political Agenda 

  The political trajectory of the Igbo nation, prominent leaders and stakeholders of Igbo extraction convened in Abuja yesterday for the inaugural session of the Igbo Agenda Dialogue (IAD).   The gathering, which took place at Chelsea Hotel, was convened by veteran political leader Chief Chekwas Okorie and drew a cross-section of politicians, professionals, traditional […]

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French Journalist’s Imprisonment Deepens Tensions Between Paris and Algiers

The jailing of French sports journalist, Christophe Gleizes in Algeria is increasingly seen as part of a wider diplomatic chill between Paris and Algiers, his parents have said, warning against their son being made a “collateral victim” of strained political ties. Gleizes, a contributor to French football magazine So Foot, was sentenced in June to […]

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Katsina Governor Pledges Support to Village Attacked by Bandits

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has visited Mantau Village in Malumfashi Local Government Area, where a recent bandit attack resulted in the deaths of 32 worshippers.   During his condolence visit, Governor Radda announced an immediate relief package of N500,000 for each affected household.   The governor expressed deep sorrow over the attack, describing […]

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Give Us Our Entitlements, Not Loans,  Taraba Varsity ASUU Tells FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University Wukari (FUW) branch, has called on the Federal Government to immediately pay their outstanding entitlements, insisting that lecturers deserve fair compensation and improved welfare rather than loans. The demand was made on Wednesday during a protest at the university campus in Wukari, Taraba State, where union […]

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NLC Tackles PenCom Over Failure to Constitute Governing Board

  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the National Pension Commission (PenCom) over what it described as evasive excuses and lack of accountability in addressing calls for the urgent constitution and inauguration of governing boards for critical labour market institutions.   In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, […]

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INEC’s Voter Registration Plan Sparks Concerns in Delta Community

The indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo people of Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State have cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against proceeding with the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the area.   They argue that the exercise is illegal without adhering to the Supreme Court order for fresh delineation of electoral wards.   […]