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Tinubu: 'The NLC Is Not A South East Union, It's About The Interest Of Poor Nigerians' - Joe Ajaero

The Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero has alleged that the NLC is not a South East Union or a Union formulated on a regional basis. He asserted that the Union is only concerned about the interest of poor Nigerians. He argued that the recent news of discord within the Union is false and that they will prove this to the world with the planned mass protest on the 7th of June.

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Tinubu: 'The NLC Is Not A South East Union, It's About The Interest Of Poor Nigerians' - Joe Ajaero

RELIGION

Primate Ayodele: El-Rufai is an agent of satan, and God will soon expose his plans

Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has strongly criticized Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, for his recent remarks against Christians and his apparent bias in favor of Muslims within the state. The religious leader did not hold back in his condemnation of El-Rufai, accusing him of being a religious hypocrite and even likening him to the Taliban in Nigeria.

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Primate Ayodele: El-Rufai is an agent of satan, and God will soon expose his plans

POLITICS

G-5 Governors meets Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu had a closed-door meeting with the G-5 Governors group who are PDP governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday. The G-5 governors are Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), and Nyesom Wike (Rivers).

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G-5 Governors meets Tinubu

POLITICS

Tinubu: 'The NLC Is Not A South East Union, It's About The Interest Of The Poor Nigerians' - Joe

Ajaero's comments suggest that the NLC is a unified body that is solely focused on advocating for the interest of poor Nigerians. He called for the federal government to take their demands seriously and avert the planned strike. The NLC President stressed that the federal government has a responsibility to heed their demands to avert the planned strike.

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Tinubu: 'The NLC Is Not A South East Union, It's About The Interest Of The Poor Nigerians' - Joe

POLITICS

When we told PDP that s/west was left behind, they said we should come back after election–George

According to an article published by the Leadership Newspaper online, Chief Olabode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has provided insight into why his party lost the 2023 presidential election. George, who has long been at odds with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, made these remarks during a press conference held at his office in Ikoyi, Lagos State, where he addressed questions from journalists.

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When we told PDP that s/west was left behind, they said we should come back after election–George

TRAVEL

Three States In Southern Nigeria That Do Not Have A Direct Passage To The Atlantic Ocean

Nigeria, a country located in West Africa, is blessed with proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic Ocean, the second-largest ocean on Earth, holds great significance in terms of trade, transportation, and natural resources. Many states in the southern region of Nigeria enjoy direct access to this vast body of water, providing economic and strategic advantages.

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Three States In Southern Nigeria That Do Not Have A Direct Passage To The Atlantic Ocean

POLITICS

We Believed Our Pathway To Victory Was To Have A Northerner Candidate, We Were Not A Majority -Okowa

Ifeanyi Okowa, the Peoples Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, has explained why the party chose a Northern candidate despite calls for a Southern presidency. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Okowa stated that party stalwarts believed that supporting a Northerner was the only way to gain power.

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We Believed Our Pathway To Victory Was To Have A Northerner Candidate, We Were Not A Majority -Okowa

POLITICS

Tinubu: "The NLC Is Not A South East Union, It's About The Interest Of Poor Nigerians- Joe Ajaero

According to Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, the NLC is neither a South East Union nor a union that was created on a regional basis. He claimed that only the interests of the poorest Nigerians were of concern to the Union. He claimed that the recent reports of tension inside the Union are untrue and that they will demonstrate this to the entire world by staging the anticipated large-scale protest on June 7.

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RELIGION

The Pres, VP & CJN Are All Muslim, So It is Important That The Sen Pres Should Come From South-Group

Southern and Northern Nigerian Christian Youth Leaders Forum organized a peaceful rally to advocate for a Southern Christian Senate President and promote justice, fairness and equity in the distribution of key political offices to politicians of different faiths. The Youth Group emphasized the importance of appointing politicians based on merit and not religious affiliations.

  7 days ago ago
The Pres, VP & CJN Are All Muslim, So It is Important That The Sen Pres Should Come From South-Group

POLITICS

If Peter Obi Scores 300, They Will Take 3 And Add It To APC's Score- Samuel Ortom

In a recent exclusive interview with Arise TV, Samuel Ortom, the outgoing governor of Benue state, shared his primary motivation for endorsing Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, during the previous election. Governor Ortom expressed his unwavering commitment to the principles of justice and fairness, which guided his decision.

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If Peter Obi Scores 300, They Will Take 3 And Add It To APC's Score- Samuel Ortom

POLITICS

There are champions of the coming of President Bola Tinubu and they are the Northern governors – Odiedim Amachree

Odiedim Amachree, Chairman of the Ijaw Lawyers Association and a Nigerian lawyer, expressed his belief that there will be a shift of power from the South to the North once President Bola Tinubu completes two terms in office. During an interview with AIT, he emphasized that Tinubu's triumph in the 2023 presidential election was made possible due to the support of northern governors, who ensured the transfer of power to the South.

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There are champions of the coming of President Bola Tinubu and they are the Northern governors – Odiedim Amachree

POLITICS

Why I Chose To Work For Peter Obi In The Presidential Election - Samuel Ortom

The outgoing governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has revealed his main reason for opting to back the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi during the last election. Speaking during an exclusive interview with Arise TV, Samuel Ortom said he is a believer of justice and fairness.

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Why I Chose To Work For Peter Obi In The Presidential Election - Samuel Ortom

POLITICS

Newspapers Alleging Division Within NLC Should Specify Where This Division Is Occurring- Ajaero

Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero, has refuted claims that the NLC operates as a South East Union or a regionally biased organization. He emphasized that the Union is primarily focused on advocating for the welfare of underprivileged Nigerians. Ajaero dismissed recent reports of internal discord within the Union as false and announced their intention to demonstrate unity through a planned mass protest on June 7th.

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Newspapers Alleging Division Within NLC Should Specify Where This Division Is Occurring- Ajaero

POLITICS

NLC President Debunks Regional Bias Claims, Plans Mass Protest to Prove Unity

Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has dismissed claims that the organization is focused on South East interests or operates on a regional basis. Ajaero emphasized that the NLC's primary concern is the welfare of impoverished Nigerians across the nation.

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NLC President Debunks Regional Bias Claims, Plans Mass Protest to Prove Unity

POLITICS

No southerner will raise his head to contest for presidency after 8 years of Tinubu–Odiedim Amachree

Odiedim Amachree, the Chairman of the Ijaw Lawyers Association in Nigeria, expressed confidence in the upcoming shift of power from the South to the North after President Bola Tinubu's completion of two terms in office. During an interview with AIT, he emphasized that Tinubu's victory in the 2023 presidential election was made possible by the support of the northern governors, who played a crucial role in ensuring the rotation of power to the South.

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No southerner will raise his head to contest for presidency after 8 years of Tinubu–Odiedim Amachree

RELIGION

Imagine If The Competition Is About Who's Building The Next Industry, Not Church & Mosque -Fr. Ugwu

A Nigerian Catholic Priest serving as a Missionary in The Gambia, Reverend Father Kelvin Ugwu, took to his Facebook page to speak about the importance of building Big industries in Africa. He said, "Imagine if the competition is about who is building the next industry, and not church or mosques".

  16 days ago ago
Imagine If The Competition Is About Who's Building The Next Industry, Not Church & Mosque -Fr. Ugwu

POLITICS

“We Told Them Southwest Was Left Behind, They Told Us To Come Back After Election” — Bode George

According to an article by the Leadership Newspaper, the former Deputy National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has provided insight into why his party lost the 2023 presidential election. In a conversation with journalists at his office in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Bode George, a longtime adversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stated that his party was unsuccessful due to the leaders' marginalization of certain regions in the country.

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“We Told Them Southwest Was Left Behind, They Told Us To Come Back After Election” — Bode George

POLITICS

“We Told Them Southwest Was Left Behind, They Told Us To Come Back After Election” — Bode George.

In a recent news article from the Leadership Newspaper, it was reported that Chief Olabode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), spoke about why his party lost the 2023 presidential election. A long-time rival of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, George discussed his party's loss during a press conference in his office in Lagos state.

  7 days ago ago
“We Told Them Southwest Was Left Behind, They Told Us To Come Back After Election” — Bode George.

POLITICS

We Believed Our Pathway To Victory Was To Have A Northern Candidate, We Were Not A Majority- Okowa

Ifeanyi Okowa, the People's Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee for the 2023 general election, has revealed why the party chose a Northerner as candidate despite the clamor for a southern presidency leading up to the party's presidential primary election. In an interview with journalists on Sunday, Ifeanyi Okowa said that party loyalists believe that supporting a Northerner for president is their only path to power.

  10 days ago ago
We Believed Our Pathway To Victory Was To Have A Northern Candidate, We Were Not A Majority- Okowa

POLITICS

Southern women group asks Tinubu to withdraw endorsement Akpabio for Senate President position

South South Women Compatriot has sent a request to President- elect Bola Tinubu, requesting that he does not support Godswill Akpabio' s candidature for the office of Senate President. In a statement released following a meeting in Abuja, the women' s organization voiced reservations about Akpabio' s eligibility for such an important leadership job due to charges of corruption.

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Southern women group asks Tinubu to withdraw endorsement Akpabio for Senate President position