We notice with dismay the decision by the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to call out workers to commence a strike action from midnight, despite a restraining order issued last week by Justice Benedict Backwash Kanyip of the National Industrial Court. This decision by the NLC and TUC other than being an ego tripping move is clearly unwarranted. It is an attempt to blackmail the government by the leadership of the NLC. We are still at a loss as to why the NLC and TUC decided to punish a whole country of over 200million people over a personal…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Chairman of First Media Network Limited, publishers of FirstNews Newspaper, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, on Monday congratulated Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on his well-deserved victory in the November 11 2023 election. According to him, it is heartening and exhilarating that despite all the odds, and true to the governor’s epithet as the “Miracle Governor,” he has, once again, triumphed over adversaries in securing reelection for a fresh four-year term. Iworiso-Markson who was also a former Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Bayelsa State, stated these in his congratulatory message for the Governor, saying it was a hard fight. He…
A three-day judicial retreat of the ECOWAS Court of Justice on the theme Case Management before ECOWAS Court of Justice: Relationship between the Registry Department, the Chambers of the Honourable Judges and the Legal Research Departments, opened on 13th of November, 2023 in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. In his welcome address, Hon Justice Edward Amoako Asante, President of the Court stressed the importance of the judicial retreat which is an annual activity of the Court, stating that it gives judges and key staff of the registry, legal research and support departments, an opportunity to “review the performance of the Court and…
The Federal Government has said it is investigating the cancellation by the Saudi Arabian Authorities of visas of all the 264 passengers, who were airlifted to Jeddah from Lagos and Kano on Sunday, 12 November, 2023. All Nigerian citizens aboard Air Peace were denied entrance into Saudi Arabia. A statement on Monday, 13 November, 2023, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is now investigating the matter to see if any consular or aviation rules have been flouted. The statement signed by the Media Aide to Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir read: “Nigeria has just…
Staff members of the United Nations in Nigeria on Monday, 13 November, 2023, joined their counterparts across all duty stations in the world to observe a minute of silence in memory of the UN staff who tragically lost their lives in the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza. Acting UN Resident Coordinator, and Resident Representative of UNDP, Mohamed Yahya, said at a brief ceremony marked with the UN flag lowered at half-mast, at the UN House Abuja that: “It is with great sadness that we join all UN personnel around the world in all duty stations to observe a minute of…
The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on November 6, 2023 secured the conviction and sentencing of eight internet fraudsters to various jail terms by Justice Efe Isoken Ikponmwonba of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin, Edo State. The convicts are: Pele Osai Wisdom, Olise Godspower Iknna , Okeke Benjamin Chinazor , Macdonald Iriaremhen Onajasike, Prince Joshua, Jethro Saapila , Gilbert Nelson Onyeka and Ojo Osatohhanmwen Favour. They were jailed after pleading guilty to one- count separate charges bordering on obtaining under false pretense and unlawful possession of fraudulent documents. One of the charges reads: “That you…
Political parties that participated in last Saturday’s Kogi State governorship election have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for adhering to electoral guidelines, while noting that the election was free, fair, credible, and, therefore, acceptable to them. Addressing a press conference in Lokoja, the state capital, spokesperson for the political parties under the umbrella of United Progressive Political Parties, Kogi State Chapter, Idrisu Bala Abdulgafar, said the election was one of the most peaceful in the history of the state and urged the All Progressives Congress to be magnanimous in victory. “INEC announced the result after diligent collation of results…
Keline Stewart, the newly crowned Face of Nigeria, received a jubilant and warm welcome at the Port Harcourt International Airport over the weekend. The talented beauty queen, who emerged victorious in the highly competitive Face of Nigeria Beauty Pageant 2023, was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd eager to celebrate her success. As Stewart stepped onto home soil, the air resonated with cheers and applause from Port Harcourt significant Girls group, well-wishers, and members of the media who gathered to catch a glimpse of the radiant beauty queen. The excitement was palpable as supporters waved flags and banners adorned with messages…
Ghanaian hiplife singer Prince Bright has released another hit single titled “Thunder”, featuring Fante rapper, Pappy Kojo. The release is yet another example of Prince Bright’s mastery of the arts, filled with percussions of Afrobeat and will definitely captivate listeners with its lively rhythm, intriguing lyrics, and timeless theme After capturing the airwaves with popular hits alongside A-listers like Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, and more over the past three years, Prince Bright’s talent for creating unforgettable bangers continues to be undeniable. His exhilarating new track “Thunder” will further solidify his presence in the industry. It combines smooth vocals with the…