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Obi: Some Forces Are Bent On Using The NLC's Strike To Alter The Outcome Of The Election- Chuks Akunna

As the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) threatens a nationwide strike, veteran journalist and public affairs commentator Chuks Akunna has come out to warn that the looming strike could harm Peter Obi's case at the ongoing Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. Speaking on Africa Independent Television's 'Kaakaki' program on Monday Moring, Akunna, the Executive Director of The Authority Newspaper, argued that if the NLC goes on strike and shuts down the country, the length of such a strike could be used by Labour Party opponents to reduce the number of days allotted by the Electoral Act for aggrieved presidential candidates to prove their cases at the Election Petition Tribunal.

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Obi: Some Forces Are Bent On Using The NLC's Strike To Alter The Outcome Of The Election- Chuks Akunna

POLITICS

NLC's Planned Strike Might Do Obi's Case At Election Tribunal More Harm Than Good - Chuks Akunna

As the nationwide industrial action threatened by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) continues to occupy national discourse, veteran journalist, and public affairs commentator, Chuks Akunna has come out to warn that the looming strike could hurt Peter Obi's case at the ongoing Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal.

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NLC's Planned Strike Might Do Obi's Case At Election Tribunal More Harm Than Good - Chuks Akunna

POLITICS

If NLC Goes On Strike, The Tribunal Won't Be Able To Deliver Judgment Within 180 Days- Akunna

According to reports, Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC), has sent instructions to Nigerian workers suggesting an indefinite strike action scheduled to begin on June 7, 2023, in protest over the withdrawal of the fuel subsidy. Political affairs expert Chuks Akunna explained why some people think the strike notification issued by the NLC was a political ploy while discussing this in an interview with AIT.

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If NLC Goes On Strike, The Tribunal Won't Be Able To Deliver Judgment Within 180 Days- Akunna

POLITICS

"If NLC Goes On Strike, The Tribunal Won't Be Able To Deliver Judgment Within 180 Days" - Akunna

Reportedly, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, the President of the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC), Joe Ajaero, gave directions to Nigerian workers proposing an indefinite strike action over the effects of the loss of gasoline subsidy. In an interview with AIT, political affairs expert Chuks Akunna explained why certain public figures suspect that the NLC's strike notification was motivated by politics rather than worker safety.

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POLITICS

IPOB Has Ordered Lockdown In S'East Starting From Tomorrow But SSS Is Only Concerned About Abuja- Chuks Akunna

Chuks Akunna, the Executive Director of Authority Newspaper talked with the media about the security threats in Nigeria ahead of the May 29 inauguration. Akunna said that the State Security Service of Nigeria (SSS) shouldn't only be concerned about the security of Abuja, but also about the security of the whole of Nigeria on the inauguration day.

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IPOB Has Ordered Lockdown In S'East Starting From Tomorrow But SSS Is Only Concerned About Abuja- Chuks Akunna

SOCIETY

Chuks Akunna: IPOB orders lockdown in the south-eas; SSS is concerned only about the FCT.

Chuks Akunna, the Administrative Director of Authority Newspaper, talked with the media about the security pitfalls in Nigeria ahead of the May 29 induction. Akunna said that the State Security Service of Nigeria( SSS) should not only be concerned about the security of Abuja but also about the security of the whole of Nigeria on the induction day.

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Chuks Akunna: IPOB orders lockdown in the south-eas; SSS is concerned only about the FCT.

POLITICS

Tinubu: America Had A Hand In The Annulment Of June 12 And The Death Of MKO Abiola - Chuks Akunna

Amid the ongoing public uproar that has greeted the reported phone conversation between the United States Government and Nigeria's President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, veteran journalist, and public affairs commentator, Chuks Akunna has accused America of being complicit in some of the most heinous crimes committed against African countries for the sake of preserving its personal interests and foreign policies in the continent.

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Tinubu: America Had A Hand In The Annulment Of June 12 And The Death Of MKO Abiola - Chuks Akunna

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Fuel Subsidy: In 2012 Tinubu Accused Jonathan Of Not Having Sympathy For Poor Nigerians- Akunna

Amid the ongoing public outrage that has greeted the astronomical price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across the country, veteran journalist, and public affairs commentator, Chuks Akunna has accused the Bola Ahmed Tinubu presidency of doing the exact thing for which it tackled the Goodluck Jonathan administration more than a decade ago.

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Fuel Subsidy: In 2012 Tinubu Accused Jonathan Of Not Having Sympathy For Poor Nigerians- Akunna

POLITICS

May 29: Why Is There Much Security In Abuja, But There Is No Security In The East- Akunna

Before the inauguration on May 29, Chuks Akunna, the executive director of Authority Newspaper, met with the media to discuss the security situation in Nigeria. The State Security Service of Nigeria (SSS), according to Akunna, should be concerned for the safety of the entire country of Nigeria on the day of the inauguration, not only Abuja.

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May 29: Why Is There Much Security In Abuja, But There Is No Security In The East- Akunna

POLITICS

IPOB Has Ordered Lockdown In S'East Starting From Tomorrow But SSS Is Only Concerned About Abuja - Chuks Akunna

Before the May 29 inauguration, Chuks Akunna, the Executive Director of Authority Newspaper, spoke with the press on the security situation in Nigeria. According to Akunna, the State Security Service of Nigeria (SSS) should be worried about the safety of the entire country on the day of the inauguration, not only Abuja.

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IPOB Has Ordered Lockdown In S'East Starting From Tomorrow But SSS Is Only Concerned About Abuja -  Chuks Akunna

POLITICS

IPOB Has Ordered Lockdown In S'East Starting From Tomorrow But SSS Is Only Concerned About Abuja - Chuks Akunna

The Executive Director of Authority Newspaper, Chuks Akunna, met with the press to discuss the security situation in Nigeria before the inauguration on May 29. On the day of the inauguration, Akunna said, the State Security Service of Nigeria (SSS) should be worried for the safety of all of Nigeria, not only Abuja.

  11 days ago ago
IPOB Has Ordered Lockdown In S'East Starting From Tomorrow But SSS Is Only Concerned About Abuja - Chuks Akunna

POLITICS

Tinubu: America Had A Hand In The Annulment Of June 12 And The Death Of MKO Abiola - Chuks Akunna

Reports of a phone call between the United States government and Nigeria's incoming president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have sparked widespread outrage. In response, veteran journalist and public affairs commentator Chuks Akunna has accused the United States of being complicit in some of the most heinous crimes committed against African countries in order to preserve its personal interests and foreign policies in the continent.

  19 days ago ago
Tinubu: America Had A Hand In The Annulment Of June 12 And The Death Of MKO Abiola - Chuks Akunna

POLITICS

IPOB Ordered Lockdown In S'East Starting From Tomorrow But SSS Is Only Concerned About Abuja— Chuks Akunna

Prior to the May 29 inauguration, Chuks Akunna, the executive director of Authority Newspaper, spoke with the media about the security risks in Nigeria. On the day of the inauguration, according to Akunna, the State Security Service of Nigeria (SSS) should be worried about the security of all of Nigeria, not only Abuja.

  11 days ago ago
IPOB Ordered Lockdown In S'East Starting From Tomorrow But SSS Is Only Concerned About Abuja—  Chuks Akunna