4 d. ago MPB reaffirms commitment to veterans welfare, engages retired military personnel over delayed payment of gratuities

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Military Pension Board (MPB), has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the welfare and dignity of all Nigerian military retirees.  The board also said it has taken concrete steps to addressing the grievances of retired military personnel following peaceful protest by retirees in Abuja, by engaging them over delayed payment of […] The post MPB reaffirms commitment to veterans welfare, engages retired military personnel over delayed payment of gratuities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Rights Advocate Agbese Hails Sowore’s Release, Seeks Judicial Reforms

Patrick Agbese, a UK-trained solicitor and human rights advocate, has welcomed the release of Omoyele Sowore, a prominent activist, while renewing call for systemic judicial reforms to ensure fair trials for all accused persons in Nigeria. LEADERSHIP reports that Sowore, detained by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Wednesday after responding to an invitation from […]

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6 d. ago Sowore: Protesters storm force headquarters, demand activist’s release

Protesters stormed the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, demanding the release of detained activist Omoyele Sowore. The demonstrators, most of whom were dressed in black, were seen with the national flag while chanting anti-government songs. They accused an unnamed Assistant Commissioner of Police of intimidation, denying claims that they barricaded the road. Speaking with […] The post Sowore: Protesters storm force headquarters, demand activist’s release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Sowore: Supporters Protest In Abuja, Lagos, Demand Activist’s Release

The police have come under criticism over their handling of the publisher, with Atiku, NLC and Obi among others condemning his arrest. The post Sowore: Supporters Protest In Abuja, Lagos, Demand Activist’s Release appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Supporters Claim Sowore’s Hand Broken As Activist Spends Day 2 In Police Cell

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, spent the second day in police detention on Thursday after honouring the police invitation on Wednesday. Sowore was invited for interrogation by the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Unit over a petition allegedly filed against him. The Convener of #RevolutionNow had […]

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8 d. ago Aviation unions demand cancellation of airport concession, cite lack of transparency

By Chinelo Obogo Aviation unions have called on President Bola Tinubu to cancel the ongoing concession process of airports across Nigeria, citing a lack of transparency and inclusion in the process. Speaking on Wednesday at a joint congress held at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) headquarters in Lagos, union leaders described any concession […] The post Aviation unions demand cancellation of airport concession, cite lack of transparency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Communication gap responsible for retired soldiers’ protest — Military pensions board

Tribune Online Communication gap responsible for retired soldiers’ protest — Military pensions board The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has attributed Monday’s protest in Abuja, the nation's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by Communication gap responsible for retired soldiers’ protest — Military pensions board Tribune Online

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