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Fuel Subsidy Removal: We’ll continue to resist govt oppression ― NLC

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2 years ago

January 25, 2022

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday assured Nigerians that it will continue to engage government and resist any attempt to oppress the masses.

The NLC has also suspended its planned protest over the proposed increase in the price of petrol by the federal government.

The Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the NLC, Comrade Emmanuel Bankole who disclosed these while speaking with journalists in Abeokuta, said the suspension of the protest was informed by the federal government’s decision to abort the proposed increment in the price of petrol.

It would be recalled that the federal government had declared that, fuel subsidy would be completely removed, a development that would jack the price of petrol up from N165 to N380 per litre.

Following this, the labour congress had fixed February 1, for a nationwide protest to resist the government’s decision.

But, the Minister of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Hajia Zainab Ahmed, in Abuja on Monday announced that, the federal government had postponed the planned removal of subsidy on petroleum products till further notice.

Arising from an emergency NEC meeting of the Congress, Bankole said after considering many factors, the NLC has decided to shelve the proposed nationwide protest.

Bankole said, “We have only one task before us and that is to resist government oppression in any form. We have passed through this path before and here we are again.

“We had a NEC meeting in December when we started having insinuations that they are going to hike petroleum products come February. We had a meeting and NEC took a decision that any day we hear that any kobo has been added to it, we should not even wait for any directive, we should just shutdown the country”.

“We had the directive to mobilise and sensitise our people that never again shall we allow any subsidy removal, never again shall we allow them to deceive us”.

“Yesterday (Monday) there was a formal publication from the government to the leadership of the congress that government putting the fuel subsidy removal on hold”.

“So, arising from that, we had an emergency NEC meeting and we deliberated and the consensus of opinion is that since the proposed demonstration protest on the plan to hike the price of petroleum and since they have rescinded their decision that we should also shelve our proposed action.”

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SANTA CLAUS MISSION TO NIGERIA 2023 (SEASON3) PRESENTS BY JULIETGREENANDWHITE FOUNDATION & RICHMAN FOUNDATION.

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4 months ago

December 22, 2023

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Julietgreenandwhite Foundation in collaboration with Richman Foundation are on the mission to reach out to as many less privileged children they can around the world.

SANTA CLAUS MISSION TO NIGERIA 2023, the joy of giving (Season 3) is a programme where the less privileged children receives unexpected gifts.

The event which holds tomorrow 23rd Dec. will be live in Alimosho LGA and Agege LGA, Lagos Nigeria.

“We are charity organisation recognized for our work and transparency.

Our mission is to reach out to the less privileged in the society to put a smile on their faces every season of joy and celebration”.

Practicing kindness is important for creating a positive and supportive environment.

Cultivate joyous giving by helping others in your own little way as God leads your heart.

“For Us in our organisation, Giving becomes a tangible way we can express concern and love to others. Generosity is an act of worship, and generosity also allows us to join God and His mission to see every tongue, tribe, and nation reached.

Join us in this mission and send a meal for someone in need of food and clothes. Donate to a charity you believe in. If you cannot feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”Proverbs 22:9 The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.

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Gunmen Invades, Set Ablaze Palace Of Imo Monarch Ablaze

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8 months ago

August 13, 2023

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The palace of the traditional ruler at Ndia Iche Arondizuogu community in the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Kanu Ikenolu, was set ablaze by unknown gunmen.

Speaking about the incident, sources told the Whistler that the gunmen stormed the palace of the traditional ruler with explosives which they threw into the compound which resulted in a fire outbreak that torched the building, properties and cars in the compound.

A community source said that properties worth millions were destroyed and blamed the police for not responding to the distress calls from the community.

The villager said, “The palace of HRH Eze Ikenolu, the Eze of Ndia iche Arondizuogu has been invaded by the Unknown Gunmen and the people are in the bushes now.

“Until now no response from the police about the palace of HRH Eze Kanu in Ndianiche Arondizuogu, where cars, houses, and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed. Or is Arondizuogu no longer part of Imo State?”

The spokesperson of Imo State Police, Henry Okoye said that “frantic investigating efforts are on top gear to arrest the arsonists and bring them to justice”

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President Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN

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9 months ago

July 30, 2023

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a Special Investigator to probe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and key Government Business Entities (GBEs).

This is coming after the suspended Governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele is been detained at the office of the Department of State Services.

In a letter obtained by journalists, President Tinubu named the Chief Executive Officer, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), Jim Osayande Obazee, as the special investigator of the CBN bank.

Tinubu also directed Obazee to report directly to his office.

“By the fundamental objective outlined in Section 15(5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), this administration is today, continuing the fight against corruption by appointing you as a Special Investigator, to investigate the CBN and Related Entities. This appointment shall be with immediate effect and you are to report directly to my office.

“The full terms of your engagement as Special Investigator shall be communicated to you in due course but, require that you immediately take steps to ensure the strengthening and probity of key Government Business Entities (GBEs), further block leakages in CBN and related GBEs and provide a comprehensive report on public wealth currently in the hands of corrupt individuals and establishments (whether private or public).

“You are to investigate the CBN and related entities using a suitably experienced, competent and capable team and work with relevant security and anti-corruption agencies to deliver on this assignment. I shall expect a weekly briefing on the progress being made,” Daily Trust quoted President’s letter saying.