NLC writes transportation minister over IOCs’ refusal to engage Dockworkers
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Abuja – The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has written to the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, intimating him of a looming strike that could paralyse the maritime sector over the refusal of International Oil Companies, IOCs, to engage Nigerian dockworkers through registered stevedoring companies as required by law. In the letter dated […]
APC edges out Modu Sheriff, Yari, others, zones Chairmanship to North Central
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has formally announced a new zoning formula for various National Working Committee, NWC offices ahead of its March 26 national convention. In the formula released Wednesday in Abuja, the party zoned the office of its National Chairman to North Central, effectively edging out contestants from […]
Court adjourns suit challenging EFCC’s power to investigate Oyo Govt’s account
The Federal High Court in Ibadan has adjourned a suit challenging the power of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the accounts of the Oyo State Government till May 11. The Presiding Judge, Justice Uche Agomoh, adjourned sitting till May 11 for hearing of the preliminary objection. Why court sacked Gov Umahi, […]
APC Chairmanship: Remain focused, continue consultations and don’t be distracted, Akeredolu tells Sani Musa
AHEAD of March 26 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN of Ondo state has asked the Chairman, Senate Services Committee, Senator Sani Musa, APC, Niger East to remain focused, continue with the consultations process and should not be distracted.
Why Sunday Igboho can’t leave Benin Republic — Source
By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS—FOLLOWING his conditional release from detention and the circumstances surrounding his temporary relief, Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho, cannot leave Benin Republic, for security reasons, Vanguard has learned. A source, who spoke to Vanguard in confidence, said that the Yoruba activist is resting in an undisclosed residence in Cotonou, […]
Court fixes March 23 to hear FG’s request to extradite Abba Kyari
A Federal High Court in Abuja fixed March 23, to hear an application by the Federal Government seeking for the suspended DCP Abba Kyari’s extradition to the United States (U.S). Recall that the Federal Government, through the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), filed the application marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/249/2022. The suit, titled: “Application for […]
