Nigerian newspapers review: Public servants begin nationwide warning strike Oct 2, if…
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council reaffirming that they would carry out a warning strike on October 2 over the rising cost of petrol, the demand for a wage award and the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage.
Usain Bolt breaks world record to take 200m title
Usain Bolt won the men’s 200 metres world title Thursday in a world record time of 19.19 seconds. The 22-year-old Jamaican – who broke the world record when winning the 100m world title on Sunday – beat home Panama’s Alonso Edward (19.81sec) while Wallace Spearmon of the United States was third (19.85).
Obule lauds Uduaghan on transparency
Sapele born former gubernatorial aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State,Chief Charles Obule, has described the Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, as a transparent and focused leader whose accessibility to the people ensured wider consultation before initiating important government policies.
Ijaw group makes case for Agip oil
AN Ijaw pressure group, Ijaw People Congress, has refuted claims made by Bilizigha Federated Communities that Agip oil company encroached on their land saying the land belongs to Oyangbene and Labulouseigha communities.
CDHR alleges human rights violation in Delta
The group, in a position paper submitted to the governor at the ongoing Town Hall meeting, lamented the arbitrary manner the rights of citizens were being violated by security men.
MMIA: SAA inaugurate premium class lounge
The awarding winning member of the Star Alliance, South Africa Airways (SAA) has fixed September 2009 for the launch of its new dedicated Premium Passengers’ Lounge at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
