The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the ruling party remained committed to the restoration of true greatness and prosperity of the nation. The National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in a statement issued Sunday to commemorate the 63rd Independence Anniversary of the nation. The party commended the heroism of the founding fathers who fought valiantly for the independence of the great country. The party also paid tribute to members of the Armed Forces for their many sacrifices in defence of the unity and territorial integrity of the country. Morka said: “We proudly celebrate 63 years of patriotism, bold strides…
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There are indications that the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) may suspend the planned nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Tuesday following a fruitful meeting with the federal government. TheHintsNews reports that the labour union had last week declared it readiness to embark on indefinite strike to protest the removal of subsidy on petrol. Following the declaration, the labour union had been mobilising all affiliates’ bodies to shut down the nation’s economy as part of effort to press home their demands. At the meeting on Sunday, the labour union agreed to consider offers…
BUA Cement Sunday announced that a bag of cent would now be sold at an ex-factory” price of 3,500 per bag so that Nigerians could begin to enjoy the benefits of the price reduction before the completion of its plants. The management of the company in a statement issued Sunday said the reduction in price was sequel to its previous pronouncements. It added that the price reduction takes effect from October 2. It reads: “We refer to our previous pronouncements regarding our intent to reduce cement prices upon the completion of our new lines at the end of the year…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that President Bola Tinubu is empty and bereft of ideas in the face of the harrowing and life-discounting experiences being encountered by Nigerians under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administrations. The National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, in a statement issued Sunday described the 63rd Independence Day address by saying the expectation of Nigerians on a day like this was for a Presidential speech that will provide concrete solutions to critical challenges of the nation including security as well as the crisis in the electricity and petroleum sectors. He noted that Tinubu’s admission…
Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa state, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena has said that the party would shock the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Duoye Diri. The APC chieftain noted that if Duoye’s abysmal performance in the state was anything to go by, the outcome of the forthcoming election is already known to all. TheHintsNews reports that the National Chairman of the ruling party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, had on Friday inaugurated the national campaign team with a task to mobilise, study all the guidelines…
The All Progressives Youths of Abia under the banner of Abia Youths Interest Group (AYIG) has cautioned the state governor, Alex Otti, to stop funding the presidential court case of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Otti is the only serving governor on the platform of the opposition Labour Party (LP), while Obi was the presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 elections. The Head of Media of the group, Henry Chigozie, while addressing a press conference on Sunday in Abuja, said the dangerous developments, that if not immediately checked would plunge the state into avoidable socio-political crisis and…
President Bola Tinubu, says the federal government is introducing a provisional wage increment to enhance the federal minimum wage without causing undue inflation. The president who made the announcement during his maiden independence day speech added that for the next six months, the average low-grade worker would receive an additional N25, 000 per month. His words: “Based on our talks with labour, business and other stakeholders, we are introducing a provisional wage increment to enhance the federal minimum wage without causing undue inflation. “For the next six months, the average low-grade worker shall receive an additional N25, 000 per month.”…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged that there will be thorough house cleaning of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) which he described as the den of malfeasance. TheHintsNews reports that the former Governor of the Apex Bank, Godwin Emefiele has been in detention and being investigated for alleged corruption perpetuated under his watch. The President gave the assurance in his maiden independence day speech. Tinubu said: “I pledged a thorough house cleaning of the den of malfeasance the CBN had become. That housecleaning is well underway. “A new leadership for the Central Bank has been constituted. Also, my special investigator…
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work at the various road projects in the Federal Capital City (FCC) embarked on by the FCT Administration. The Minister inspected five projects on Saturday in the company of the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, the Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Shehu Ahmed, former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu and other senior officials of the FCTA. Addressing journalists shortly after the inspection, the minister said the ongoing projects in the FCT were abandoned by the contractors due to non-payment,…
Suspected bandits on Saturday unleashed mayhem in Angwanwaku community in Kufana Chiefdom of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing a villager and abducting 19 others. During the attack, one Kukah Yari was killed, while Abuki Dogo was injured. There was no official confirmation of the incident either from the police or the state government. However, the Secretary of the Chiefdom, Tanimu Makaddas, said the incident happened around 12:00 a.m on Saturday when the attackers invaded the community. He said those kidnaped were: Genesis Ezekiel, Deborah Ezikiel, Salomi Dutse, Rifkatu Zaphaniah, Tamar Liazarus, Ejah Habila, Rejoice Ezikeil, Catharine Silas,…