41 h. ago SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to punish Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, proposes a six-month jail term, a fine of ₦100,000, or both for eligible voters who abstain from elections. […] The post SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago USAID shutdown threatens Nigeria’s development programmes —Experts

Tribune Online USAID shutdown threatens Nigeria’s development programmes —Experts HEALTH experts are warning that Nigeria’s development sector may experience significant disruptions as the U.S. moves to dissolve USAID and integrate its operations into the State Department. This shift has raised concerns about the future of aid programs in the country. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja, […] USAID shutdown threatens Nigeria’s development programmes —Experts Tribune Online

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53 h. ago Nigerians express frustration at judiciary’s role in nation’s political morass

Say, ‘no reasonable investor will dare to come’ Efforts to build sustainable democracy threatened As politicians taint judges’ conscience, integrity read more Nigerians express frustration at judiciary’s role in nation’s political morass

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4 d. ago Kogi rice farmers celebrate bumper dry season harvest, applaud VCDP

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja   Farmers under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Kogi State, are celebrating a bumper dry season rice harvest.   The farmers, who cultivated rice on various hectares of farmland, appreciated Kogi VCDP for providing them with essential farm inputs, including improved rice seeds, fertilizers, […] The post Kogi rice farmers celebrate bumper dry season harvest, applaud VCDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Zamfara unions reject minimum wage template, threaten strike

By John Bassey, Gusau The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Zamfara State have rejected the new minimum wage payment template of the Zamfara State Government. The unions also threatened industrial action within two weeks if the issues raised are not resolved amicably. The chairman of the NLC Zamfara State chapter, […] The post Zamfara unions reject minimum wage template, threaten strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have threatened strike if President Bola Tinubu fails to withdraw the emergency rule and allow elective officers return to office. The organised labour strongly condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, warning […] The post Reverse emergency rule in Rivers or face strike, Labour threatens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Alake threatens fiercer battle against illegal mining as mining marshals clock one

One year after the formation of mining marshals to check illegal mining of Nigeria’s mineral resources across the country, the read more Alake threatens fiercer battle against illegal mining as mining marshals clock one

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8 d. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara

Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, has denounced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, labeling it an assault on democracy. Wabara views this move as undemocratic and unconstitutional. This declaration has raised concerns, as it echoes Nigeria’s history of military […] The post Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Tinubu’s action unconstitutional,’ Kwankwaso faults River emergency rule

The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement issued via his official X handle on Friday, Kwankwaso described the move as an unconstitutional decision that threatens Nigeria’s democratic principles. Kwankwaso also berated the president’s Read More

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1 week ago Rivers emergency rule: Obi urges Labour Party lawmakers to defend democracy

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on members of the party in the National Assembly to uphold justice and resist any actions that threaten Nigeria’s democratic integrity. In a statement addressed to Labour Party lawmakers on Thursday via X, Obi expressed concern over what he described as a “deteriorating Read More

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1 week ago Price Hike Likely As Dangote Resumes Sale Of Petrol In Dollars

The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) , also called petrol, has been projected to rise as Dangote reviews its sales policy. Dangote Refinery said it would now sell refined petrol in dollars until the government resumes crude-for-naira-sale arrangement. Consequently, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to sell petrol in dollars […]

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1 week ago IPMAN Threatens To Sell Petrol In Dollars Over Dangote Refinery’s Stance

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to sell petrol in US dollars if Dangote Refinery begins selling its products in foreign currency. The move was in response to concerns that using dollars for transactions could lead to increased pressure on the local currency, potentially causing inflation and affecting energy security. LEADERSHIP […]

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1 week ago Oil Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Expatriate Quota Violation

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has threatened a nationwide strike over what it described as the blatant violation of Nigeria’s expatriate quota laws by an Indian oil firm, Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO). Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, PENGASSAN president, Comrade Festus Osifo, accused […]

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1 week ago Vehicle assembler to adopt Lagos technical college’s automobile department

Lanre Shittu Motors has said the company will adopt the Automobile Department at the Government Technical College in Aso-soba, Lagos. This automotive company said the development will enhance the school’s academic and practical automotive programmes. According to the Managing Director of the company, Taiwo Shittu, the initiative will include substantial financial backing, in-school training, and Read More

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1 week ago PENGASSAN threatens to withdraw members from upstream operations

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has threatened to withdraw all its members from every upstream operation nationwide if Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company fails to immediately address the ongoing labour issues between the oil firm and PENGASSAN. The association also stated that the Federal Government must remove the Read More

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1 week ago Alleged defamation: Lawyer threatens legal action against Ugochinyere

From Godwin Tsa Abuja A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Johnson Ibrahim (SAN), has threaten to commence legal actions against a member of the House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere over alleged defamatory statements. In a letter addressed to the lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency to retract the alleged derogatory statements and tender an […] The post Alleged defamation: Lawyer threatens legal action against Ugochinyere appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG must stop threatening Nigerians for criticising govt —Amnesty Int’l

Tribune Online FG must stop threatening Nigerians for criticising govt —Amnesty Int’l AMNESTY International, on Sunday, said the Federal Government must stop threatening individuals and groups who criticise the current administration. “The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime,” […] FG must stop threatening Nigerians for criticising govt —Amnesty Int’l Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Job creation: FG committed to inclusive skills development —Labour Minister

Tribune Online Job creation: FG committed to inclusive skills development —Labour Minister The Federal Government is committed to inclusive skills development, ensuring that every region benefits from the programme, as part of strategy to address unemployment directly. According to a statement by the Ministry’s Head, Press, and Public Relations, Patience Onuobia, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, disclosed this while receiving the Ona of […] Job creation: FG committed to inclusive skills development —Labour Minister Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “Resign Honorably Within 48 Hours Or Face Impeachment” – Rivers APC Threatens Gov Fubara

The Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress, in Rivers State has asked Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resign within 48 hours or face impeachment by the State House of Assembly. Okocha issued the ultimatum during a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday, accusing the governor of mismanaging the state. The APC’s chieftain claimed that Supreme Court, […] The post “Resign Honorably Within 48 Hours Or Face Impeachment” – Rivers APC Threatens Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “You’ll Pay For Airing My Movies Without Permission” – Omoni Oboli Threatens Ghana TV Stations

Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli has slammed Ghanaian television stations for allegedly broadcasting her movies without proper licences. In a fiery social media post on Saturday, Oboli warned of possible action against the TV stations, accusing them of showing “blatant disregard for my intellectual property.” The Ghana National Film Authority was also criticised by the movie […] The post “You’ll Pay For Airing My Movies Without Permission” – Omoni Oboli Threatens Ghana TV Stations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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