Reactions As Peterside Tells 2012 Subsidy Removal Critics To Apologise To GEJ, Obi, & Okonjo-Iweala
According to Vanguard, Dr. Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, has encouraged people who criticised the removal of the fuel subsidy in 2012 to request forgiveness from former President Goodluck Jonathan. Peterside further stated that the critics should also apologise to Jonathan's economic team, which included Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Gregory Obi and World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
No Plan To Protest Against Fuel Subsidy Removal – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted media claims that a national demonstration is being planned over the elimination of fuel subsidies, which has caused a rise in the price of petrol. Channels TV repory that, This was announced by the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, in a statement released by the Congress' Head of Information Unit, Benson Upah, on Thursday.
Opinion:Why Anthony Joshua's Old Rival, Whyte May Be Right That He's No Longer As Relevant As Before
Dillian Whyte's recent statement regarding Anthony Joshua's diminishing stature in the sport of boxing raises compelling points that warrant closer examination. Though they were harsh words from a once defeated rival, but there are a lot of significant reasons why Whyte's assertion holds weight. Firstly, the landscape of heavyweight boxing has undergone a transformative shift in recent years.
10th NASS: Kalu’s chances for Reps’ deputy speaker high as 4 contenders step down
According to Vanguard News, the likelihood of Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the departing House of Representatives spokesman, becoming the next deputy speaker of the 10th National Assembly has increased as four prominent candidates for the position have resigned in favor of him. You may recall that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, May 8 announced Kalu, who represents Bende federal seat in Abia State, as its chosen candidate for the position.
No Protest Against Fuel Subsidy Removal For Now – Nigeria Labour Congress
According to the Nigeria Labour Congress, there will be no statewide demonstration on Friday against the current increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as fuel, brought on by the loss of subsidies. The Congress said there had been no protests despite its fury at what it called a "mindless price increase that is intended to bring untold hardship to ordinary Nigerians."
Nigerian Govt. Again Meets LU, NLC Leaders In Presidential Villa Ahead Of Wednesday’s Total Shutdown
The Nigerian government delegation has once more invited the NLC leadership to a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss the complaints resulting from the elimination of the fuel subsidy. According to The Punch, on Monday at around 5:45 p.m., the NLC traveled to the Presidential Villa under the direction of Comrade Joe Ajaero, its president.
Reactions Trail Kenneth Okonkwo Tweet On Why Judges Rejected Live Broadcast Of Election Tribunal
The five-member panel of Appeal Court Justices presiding over the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has rejected the call for live media broadcast of court proceedings, as announced just a few minutes ago on social media by Labour Party Chieftain and renowned lawyer, Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo. For the interest of transparency as required by the Constitution, both the Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates requested a week ago that the court proceedings of the election petition tribunal be streamed live to the public.
Opinion:How Deontay Wilder's Experience In Facing Tyson Fury 3 Times Gives Him The Advantage Over AJ
According to reports by Boxing Social, boxing trainer Dominic Ingle made a statement that Anthony Joshua doesn't have the ability to beat Deontay Wilder in reaction to rumors of their clash this year. Though his words seem one sided, it is true that Deontay Wilder holds the advantage over Joshua due to the fact that he has fought an adversary Joshua hasn't faced before. Deontay Wilder's experience of facing Tyson Fury on three occasions provides him with a notable advantage over Anthony Joshua. This advantage,
Recruit 185,000 youths as forest guards to fight insurgency, group tells Tinubu
Punch Newspapers reports that the president, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has been urged by a group operating under the banner of Northern Christian Youth Professionals to take into consideration hiring 185,000 young Nigerians as forest guards to defend citizens from the feared Boko Haram. The panel recommended that the president make this choice during his first six months in office.
Reactions Trail Kenneth Okonkwo's Tweet On Why Judges Rejected Live Broadcast Of Election Tribunal
The call for live media coverage of court proceedings was recently rejected, according to Labour Party Chieftain and renowned attorney Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo, who posted on social media. The five-member panel of Appeal Court Justices is in charge of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. Remember that a fortnight ago, the candidates of the Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) both submitted requests for the live broadcast of the election petition tribunal's court proceedings to the public in order to uphold the Constitution's guarantee of transparency.
4 Notable Superhero Movies from the DC Universe In Recent Times
In the realm of superheroes, the DC Universe has produced some truly remarkable films that have left an indelible mark on the genre. From iconic heroes like Batman and Superman to the ensemble of the Justice League, DC has brought these beloved characters to life on the silver screen with some notable superhero movies.
ASUU Chairman Allegedly Assaulted by Soldiers at ATBU
On Monday, students at the Yelwa Campus of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi State expressed their fury through destructive behavior following the alleged assault on Dr. Ibrahim Inuwa, the head of the university's academic staff union, by certain military personnel. According to the Nigerian Tribune, the incident took place when some military vehicles attempted to enter the campus but were obstructed by university security due to the presence of tinted windows on their cars. Nevertheless, it was stated
Youths Set Police Post Ablaze in Lagos, Leaving Officer Injured
According to Vangaurd News report, In a shocking turn of events, the peaceful atmosphere of Olayiwola Close in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, was shattered as a group of enraged youths descended upon a local police post, setting it ablaze and causing significant damage.