The presidency has rejected the nationwide strike by the organised labour as a result of the police assault on Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The organised labour comprising NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC), had directed all affiliate unions of the two labour centres to implement the resolutions of theContinueContinue reading “Presidency Rejects Nationwide Strike By NLC, TUC, Says Ajaero’s Error Of Judgment Led To Assault On Him In Imo State”
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Court Fines Nigerian Police N200million Over Illegal Detention Of Woman Who Sued Inspector-General, Orders Return Of N15million Extorted From Her
Justice Ntong Ntong of the Akwa Ibom State High Court, on Monday ordered the Nigeria Police to pay the sum of N200 million as damages to a woman, Peace Ekom Robert, who was arrested and detained by the police operatives for alleged fraudulent activities. SaharaReporters had reported that police operatives stormed Robert’s residence, and harassedContinueContinue reading “Court Fines Nigerian Police N200million Over Illegal Detention Of Woman Who Sued Inspector-General, Orders Return Of N15million Extorted From Her”
Melaye, Ajaka Kick As INEC Declares APC’S Ododo Winner Of Kogi Election
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Saturday’s governorship election in Kogi State, Dino Melaye has called for the cancellation of the election. Melaye, who described the conduct of the poll as “shameful,” said the Independent National Electoral Commission should not have allowed it to stand. During a press conference in Lokoja on Sunday,ContinueContinue reading “Melaye, Ajaka Kick As INEC Declares APC’S Ododo Winner Of Kogi Election”
Nigerian Army Captain Reportedly Commits Suicide In Akwa Ibom, Family Suspect Foul Play
A Captain in the Nigerian Army identified as Alphonsus Alexander Kalthy Bazza, has reportedly committed suicide in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. A relation of the deceased soldier told SaharaReporters on Sunday that the lifeless body of Captain Bazza, who recently became a father, was found hanging from a tree in a bush onContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Army Captain Reportedly Commits Suicide In Akwa Ibom, Family Suspect Foul Play”
Bayelsa Election: INEC Confirms Abduction Of Several Workers In Brass Local Government, Demands Immediate Release
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has demanded the immediate release of its officials reportedly held hostage in the Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State by suspected hoodlums. According to a terse statement issued by the electoral body on Sunday afternoon, some of its officials on election duty in the Saturday’s governorship election inContinueContinue reading “Bayelsa Election: INEC Confirms Abduction Of Several Workers In Brass Local Government, Demands Immediate Release”
Tragedy As Nigerian Immigration Band Officers Returning From Passing-Out-Parade Die Along Kano-Zaria Road
An unspecified number of immigration band officers lost their lives along Kano-Zaria Road on Sunday. The bus conveying the officers – mainly from the band section – was involved in a ghastly motor accident leading to the death of some officers. A gory viral video obtained by SaharaReporters shows the lifeless bodies of the affectedContinueContinue reading “Tragedy As Nigerian Immigration Band Officers Returning From Passing-Out-Parade Die Along Kano-Zaria Road”
Governor Uzodimma Declared Winner Of Imo Poll With 540,308 Votes
Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared as the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Imo State by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The State Returning Officer for the election, Prof Abayomi Fasina, who is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti state, declared Uzodimma the winner of theContinueContinue reading “Governor Uzodimma Declared Winner Of Imo Poll With 540,308 Votes”
BAYELSA: JONATHAN VOTES, CALLS FOR AN END TO OFF-CIRCLE ELECTIONS
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for an end to off-cycle elections with the present exercise in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. Jonathan also warned that the presidential election may soon become off-cycle if this trend is allowed to continue. Jonathan made the call on Saturday shortly after casting vote in Bayelsa state at the OgbiaContinueContinue reading “BAYELSA: JONATHAN VOTES, CALLS FOR AN END TO OFF-CIRCLE ELECTIONS”
Kogi Governorship Poll: PDP Candidate, Dino Melaye Boycotts Election As EFCC Operatives Storm Polling Unit
Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate, has boycotted the governorship election after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrived at his polling place amid alleged vote buying. Melaye, a former senator, is registered at Iluafon quarters, Aiyetoro 1, Ijumu Local Government Area of the state. Melaye was not seen inContinueContinue reading “Kogi Governorship Poll: PDP Candidate, Dino Melaye Boycotts Election As EFCC Operatives Storm Polling Unit”
INEC Suspends Governorship Election In Parts Of Kogi State Over Widespread Malpractices, Violence
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has received reports from its officials in Kogi State on incidences of electoral malpractices, particularly result sheets being completed before voting, and it has therefore suspended elections in parts of the state. According to a release by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the INEC National Commissioner & Member,ContinueContinue reading “INEC Suspends Governorship Election In Parts Of Kogi State Over Widespread Malpractices, Violence”
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