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Labour Places Members On Alert For ‘Possible’ Nationwide Action After Meeting With FG Deadlocked
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Labour Places Members On Alert For ‘Possible’ Nationwide Action After Meeting With FG Deadlocked

Organised labour has directed its state councils and civil society groups across Nigeria to begin mobilising for a possible nationwide action after a meeting with the Federal Government over petrol prices and the renegotiation of the national minimum wage ended without a resolution. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), in a joint statement, said labour leaders had during the meeting on October 22, 2026, presented the demands in good faith.

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2027: Atiku suffering from ‘Emir complex’ — Segun Sowunmi
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2027: Atiku suffering from ‘Emir complex’ — Segun Sowunmi

Atiku suffering from ‘Emir complex’ — Segun Sowunmi. Segun Sowunmi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of being disconnected from the struggles of ordinary Nigerians, saying he suffers from what he described as an “Emir complex”.

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Remembering Alex Ekwueme amid growing anxiety, security concerns
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Remembering Alex Ekwueme amid growing anxiety, security concerns

Even before his death, the late Professor Ben Nwabueze, SAN, had drawn national attention to Ekwueme’s enduring contributions in his 2013 book, The Legacies of Dr. Alex Ekwueme to Government and to Political and Social Development of Nigeria. With the exception of the Nigerian People’s Party (NPP), whose presidential candidate, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, chose Professor Ishaya Audu as his running mate, the other major parties also featured Igbo politicians as their vice-presidential candidates.

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Presidential ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌​⁠​‌‌‍⁠‌​Campaign: Kaduna Police restrict heavy-duty vehicles
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Presidential ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌​⁠​‌‌‍⁠‌​Campaign: Kaduna Police restrict heavy-duty vehicles

He advised vehicles travelling from Zaria towards Kaduna to divert through Maraban Jos and Saminaka towards Gadan Gayan, then use the Kujama Road link to Mararaba Rido and the Eastern Bypass before reconnecting with the Abuja-Kaduna Highway through Kakau Bridge. Similarly, heavy-duty vehicles travelling from Abuja towards Kaduna and Zaria were advised to use the Eastern Bypass from Kakau Bridge, proceed through Mararaba Rido and Gadan Gayan, and connect to the Maraban Jos route towards Zaria.

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Who recruits ad hoc workers for INEC?
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Who recruits ad hoc workers for INEC?

When Nigerians discuss election preparedness, attention often turns to the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, its national commissioners and the technology the commission plans to deploy. Violence threatening polls But former INEC National Commissioner Mike Igini says the decisive test may lie further down the chain – with the temporary workers who manage voting and counting at polling units.

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No Electricity, No Vote: Service Chaos Tests South Africa’s ANC
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No Electricity, No Vote: Service Chaos Tests South Africa’s ANC

Thick cables snaked along footpaths in a township outside South Africa’s wealthiest city, Johannesburg, where 180 households have relied on illegal electricity connections for more than 20 years. South Africa’s stark inequalities are laid bare in the Alexandra township from where skyscrapers of the Sandton business district — reputed to be the richest square mile on the continent — are visible.

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Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political change
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Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political change

US secretary of state makes comments after Trump tells US rally warships could intervene on return from Iran Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change in their country to act, saying “now is the time” moments after Donald Trump told a Friday rally for candidates in south Florida that US warships could intervene in Cuba on their way back from the Iran war. The US secretary of state, in his social media post addressed “to those who seek to create positive change”, urged Cubans to capitalize on Trump’s plans.

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Kwara govt distributes farm inputs to 235,567 farmers
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Kwara govt distributes farm inputs to 235,567 farmers

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq last Monday commenced distribution of agricultural inputs, productive assets and processing equipment to 49,337 local farmers and vulnerable households in the state. Similarly, Commissioner for Finance and Chairman State NG-CARES Steering Committee, Dr Hauwa Nuru, said Kwara was one of the leading states in delivery and reimbursement, adding that the initiative reflects the commitment of the administration in empowering farmers, improving their livelihoods, ensuring food security, and promoting sustainable economic…

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Clerk-to-Parliament Djietror resurrects debate and justifies why new Chamber for MPs is important
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Clerk-to-Parliament Djietror resurrects debate and justifies why new Chamber for MPs is important

The Clerk-to-Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, has reiterated the need for a review of Parliament’s infrastructure needs to enhance legislative business. Addressing a workshop for members of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) a in Accra, Mr Djietror said the existing caucus meeting rooms could accommodate only about 30 to 35 people, making it difficult for larger groups of MPs to meet effectively.

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NDC bans tally voting for eight positions in constituency elections
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NDC bans tally voting for eight positions in constituency elections

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has banned tally voting for eight positions in its constituency-level elections scheduled for Saturday, October 24, and directed delegates to present valid identification before casting their ballots. The party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, announced the guidelines at a press briefing on Thursday, October 22, stressing that all aspirants, delegates and election officials must adhere strictly to the prescribed procedures.

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Kwara govt empowers 12 young entrepreneurs with N90m grant
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Kwara govt empowers 12 young entrepreneurs with N90m grant

By Demola Akinyemi 12 young entrepreneurs in Kwara State have been given N89.2m by the State Government as grant to support their businesses, foster self-reliance and create employment opportunities for the youth. General Manager of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme, KWASSIP, Dr Wasiu Tejidini, who handed them the cheques in his office in Ilorin on Monday, said the government considered it necessary to empower the new starters with viable business ideas to thrive.

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2027: Oborevwori banks on 13th-month pay for workers’ support
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2027: Oborevwori banks on 13th-month pay for workers’ support

Oborevwori spoke yesterday in Asaba during the inauguration of the Delta State APC Campaign Council for the 2027 elections, where he unveiled “MORE Plus” as the theme of his re-election campaign. Representing Delta Central, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor welcomed the APC’s emergence as the ruling party in the state and pledged support for the re-election of Tinubu and Oborevwori.

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Andy Bloke appears vaguely normal on Gogglebox – but Kemi dodged a bullet
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Andy Bloke appears vaguely normal on Gogglebox – but Kemi dodged a bullet

PM and the Liverpool mayor prove to be naturals at watching TV, with a genuine connection and sense of fun On nights like this a man can feel like he’s slipped through the looking-glass. I’m sitting on the sofa watching the TV, poised to make some gags about the prime minister and the mayor of Liverpool, who are themselves sitting on a sofa at No 10, poised to make some gags about what they are watching on TV.

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2027: Atiku raises alarm over ‘missing’ voters’ register, demands INEC action
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2027: Atiku raises alarm over ‘missing’ voters’ register, demands INEC action

Atiku raises alarm over ‘missing’ voters’ register, demands INEC action. By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised the alarm over the alleged failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to publish the preliminary voters’ register for public scrutiny, warning that the lapse could undermine confidence in the 2027 general election.

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Xenophobia: FG condemns attacks, evacuates 114 more Nigerians from South Africa
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Xenophobia: FG condemns attacks, evacuates 114 more Nigerians from South Africa

FG condemns attacks, evacuates 114 more Nigerians from South Africa. “While sustaining engagement with relevant stakeholders, including South African authorities, to address xenophobia and Afrophobia and promote the safety and welfare of Nigerians residing in South Africa, the Federal Government advises Nigerians in the country to abide by local laws, remain vigilant and prioritise personal safety.”

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