Author: Aminu Imam

Judgment Day: “Tinubu convinced he defeated Atiku, Obi; won’t threaten judiciary” – Presidency says, on PEPC ruling

Aminu Imam

Ahead of the presidential election petitions tribunal ruling, the Presidency says President Bola Tinubu does not need to threaten the judiciary because the ex-Lagos governor is convinced he defeated opposition candidates, Atiku Abubakar (of the Peoples Democratic Party) and Peter Obi (of the Labour Party) in the February 25 presidential election. Barring any unforeseen circumstance, the presidential election tribunal is expected to deliver judgment today, Wednesday. Asked in an interview during a television programme on Monday, if President Tinubu was worried about the tribunal’s ruling, his media aide Ajuri Ngelale…

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2-day NLC Strike: FG, TUC agree on 2 weeks to resolve some labour issues

Aminu Imam

The Federal Government and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have agreed to give government two weeks to address some of the grievances of the Congress. Minister of Labour and Employment, Solomon Lalong, disclosed this in Abuja at the end of a meeting with the leadership of Trade Union Congress, led by its President, Comrade Festus Osifo. The meeting was convened by the Minister to resolve TUC’s and Nigeria Labour Congress’ differences with government and to avert the pending warning strike by organised labour. According to Lalong, the issues for…

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“Don’t allow judiciary to interfere in our nation’s election again” – Kukah urges Nigerians

Aminu Imam

As Nigerians, with bated breath, await the pronouncement of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) on the cases bordering on the presidential election held on February 25, 2023, the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged citizens never again allow the judiciary to interfere in the country’s elections. Kukah made the call in a published interview yesterday. Reacting to a question on his expectation from the Tribunal as it delivers its judgment today, the bishop said, “We must learn to exhaust these rules and…

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Election Tribunal: “We expect nothing than victory” – Atiku speaks, ahead of today’s judgement

Aminu Imam

Presidential candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has spoken about his expectations ahead of the presidential tribunal’s judgement today, Wednesday. Atiku and his party have filed a petition challenging the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, (APC). The former vice president, through his lawyer, Chris Uche (SAN), argued that President Tinubu was not qualified to contest the 2023 presidential election, having submitted “forged certificates,” including Chicago State University and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate with the name ‘Adekunle’. Another aide…

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Presidential Election Petition: ‘Why Tribunal judgement may not be delivered today’ – Bulama Bukarti

Aminu Imam

Prominent Nigerian lawyer, Bulama Bukarti, has revealed why the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) may not deliver its judgement today, Wednesday, September 6. Bukarti said it is possible for the ongoing Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strike to prevent the tribunal from delivering its judgment. In a post shared via his X (Twitter) page: @bulamabukarti, he noted that the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, (JUSUN), has issued orders to close all courts on Tuesday, September 5 and Wednesday, September 6. He further stated that closing the tribunal premises and judges’ offices will…

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“Tinubu’s palliative programmes worsening Nigerians’ hardships” – Informal Workers’ organisation

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…Backs NLC strike The Federation of Informal Workers’ Organisation of Nigeria (FIWON) says it supports the warning strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and advised the Federal Government to create minimal social protection for workers. In an issued statement signed and issued by the federation’s General Secretary, Gbenga Komolafe, yesterday, it said, “The programmes announced by President Bola Tinubu’s government to cushion the effects of the present realities have further led to a spike in absolute poverty”. Recall that the NLC declared a warning strike to press for…

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“Peter Obi will win at tribunal” – Labour Party counters Tinubu’s claims

Aminu Imam

The Labour Party (LP) has countered the Presidency’s assertion that President Bola Tinubu is not worried about the outcome of the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, which is set to be delivered today, Wednesday. The party declared that its Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, will win in the election. The Presidency’s claim was made by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who said that Tinubu is not losing sleep over the verdict because he won the February 25 presidential poll. However, LP spokesman, Obiora Ifoh, said the…

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Rivers: IBAN condemns demolition of Daar Communications building by State Govt.

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…Calls for respect of legal process in land disputes The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria, (IBAN), has strongly criticized the River State Government for its demolition of Daar Communications PLC’s building and equipment, which houses African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower, on Monday, September 4, 2023. In a press statement issued yesterday by the Chairman of IBAN, Guy Murray-Bruce, the association condemned the actions of the Rivers State Government, labeling it as “self-help,” “illegal,” and “an abuse of the legal order.” IBAN noted that the land dispute between Daar Communications Plc and…

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Rivers: IBAN condemns demolition of Daar Communications Plc by State Govt. 

Aminu Imam

…Calls for respect ol legal process in land disputes Aminu Imam The Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has strongly criticized the River State Government for its demolition of Daar Communications PLC’s building and equipment, which houses African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower, on Monday, September 4, 2023. In a press statement issued by the Chairman of IBAN,Guy Murray Bruce the association condemned the actions of the Rivers State Government, labeling it as “self-help,” “illegal,” and “an abuse of the legal order.” IBAN emphasized that the land dispute between Daar…

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NLC shuns FG’s meeting, as Banks, insurance firms, maritime workers to join 2-day warning strike

Aminu Imam

The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has boycotted a meeting convened yesterday by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, with a view to averting the two-day warning strike already declared by the Organised Labour. Recall that the NLC recently announced plans to embark on a nationwide strike today, Tuesday, to protest the hike in petrol pump price, electricity tariff, alongside other issues, and accused the Federal Government of abandoning negotiations. The Congress also said the Government has failed to implement some of the resolutions reached at…

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