Tuesday 27 February 2024

NLC begins protest in Ogun

 


The Nigeria Labour Congress, Ogun State Chapter, has joined their counterparts across the country to protest the prevailing hardship occasioned by fuel subsidy removal and attendant skyrocketing prices of goods, particularly food among others.

The leadership of the NLC disclosed that the two-day rally slated for today and tomorrow is to compel both the federal and state governments to tackle the problem of insecurity, hunger and the continued rise in poverty across the country.

Speaking with the journalists before the workers embarked on the protest rally, the Chairman of Ogun State NLC, Comrade Hammed Ademola-Benco, said that the rally was hinged on getting good deals for Nigerians and never and the intention to confront the government.

Portable tells EFCC – “no be all youth dey do yahoo?”

 


Nigerian musician Portable has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to desist from targeting innocent youths over their source of wealth.

The musician, known for his outspokenness, during an interview on Assorted Podcast encourages the agency to stop trying to intimidate and apprehend innocent youths and residents under the pretense of fighting cybercrime.

Portable highlighted the misunderstandings about the youth population, particularly their engagement in fraudulent activities such as internet fraud, often known as Yahoo Yahoo in Nigeria.

The artist stressed that not all young people interested in profitable companies were involved in cybercrime, cautioning against making the broad assumption that every successful youth is a Yahoo kid.

According to the artist, many young people are honestly hustling and working to make ends meet through authorized ways.

“I prayed to Allah to not give him kids, it’s been 15 years of his marriage and he’s still childless” – Lady shares what she did to her cousin who sexu@lly haras.sed her

 


A Lady who identified @m4yenv has shared on microblogging platform X how she dealt with her cousin who sexually harassed her.

She revealed that she prayed that he wouldn’t bear kids and after fifteen years of marriage he’s still childless.

She also added that she likes the way he’s suffering and keeps going from one doctor to the other to find a solution.

Her tweet read;

NLC protests economic hardship in Osogbo

 


The protest embarked upon by the Nigeria Labour Congress and organised civil societies has started in Osun State.

DAILY POST gathered on Tuesday that the protest kicked off at the Freedom Park, Osogbo.

The protest was called upon over the current economic situation in Nigeria.

Police Arrest 10 Suspected Kidnappers, ‘rescue’ 40 Victims In Taraba

 


The Taraba police command says its operatives have arrested 10 suspected kidnappers and rescued 40 kidnap victims in Yorro LGA of the state.

David Iloyanomon, commissioner of police in Taraba, spoke on Monday during a media briefing in the state.

Iloyanomon said the police partnered with local hunters who are familiar with Gongomaliki mountain where the kidnappers’ hideouts are located.

He said during the raid, the security operatives were able to kill some of the kidnappers.

We deployed another strategy of using the local hunters and vigilantes, who dislodged them, neutralised some and rescued 40 victims, while police operatives at strategic locations arrested 10 suspects, who were fleeing the mountain,” NAN quoted him as saying.

Hardship: Workers begin protest in Ondo

 


Hundreds of civil servants took to the streets of Akure, the Ondo State capital on Tuesday to protest current economic hardship in the country.

The protest was based on the directives of the national body of the Nigeria Labour Congress.

The peaceful protest is ongoing along the major roads in the capital city while the protesters are chanting various solidarity songs.

They also wielded placards with different inscriptions such as, “Stop the hunger, lower food prices,’ ‘Fix the local refineries end, oil subsidy,’ ‘Tax the rich, subsidise for the poor, and ‘ ‘End naira devaluation, support local production’ among others.

Twin OBO Levels Up: Davido Lookalike Celebrates New Maybach

 


Popular influencer and Davido’s lookalike, Twin OBO splashes millions of naira as he acquires a new Maybach.

He took to his social media page to celebrate his latest acquisition as he rolled out photos of the new car on his Instagram page.

The photos he shared showed him standing beside his new white Maybach and his old Mercedes Benz.

“I mistakenly credited N400k to his account” – Nigerian man says in disbelief after a fan divided his money

 


A Nigerian man shares how he mistakenly sent the wrong sum of money to a fan who came to seek for monetary favour in his direct message.

Sharing on the microblogging platform, X, the man identified as @LawrenceOkoroPG stated the fan came to direct message to seek a favour of the sum of hundred thousand naira.

He explained that he can only give forty thousand naira, then the fan excitedly sent his account details.

Police ready for peaceful protest in Kano – CP


 The Kano State Police Command says it has placed its operatives on red alert ahead of Tuesday and Wednesday’s proposed protest by members of the organised labour unions in the state.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Hussaini Gumel, said this while briefing newsmen in Kano, stressing that proactive security measures had already been adopted to ensure peaceful and orderly protest in all parts of the state.

According to him, the deployment was in recognition of right to peaceful protest, in line with extant laws.

NLC begins protest in Abuja

 


The Nigeria Labour Congress and other related unions have commenced their protest in Abuja over the high cost of living, inflation, insecurity, and hardship in the country.

The protest started from the Labour House Headquarters in Abuja at exactly 9:36 am.

Unions taking part in the protest include the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, the FCT Council, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, and the Nigeria Union of Teachers and Construction Workers’ Union, among others.

Also present at the national protest is a former Nigeria Country Director, ActionAid, Ene Obi; presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore among others.

How To Those Shuttling Ikorodu To Mainland Cope?

 


Rent in lagos is crazy.


My office is in Yaba and what I've been seeing is way above my budget(400-500k)

How can mini flat be going for 1.2m excluding other charges.
I am seriously considering going to ikorodu since I only have to come to work 3 times a week.

Is this feasible or are there other places where I can get something decent but closer than Ikorodu.

Cynthia Morgan Calls Out Rudeboy for Unpaid Collaboration Dues

 


Musician and rapper Cynthia Morgan has dragged her colleague Rudeboy as she discloses he still owes her for the feature she did for his girlfriend.

Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, revealed in an Instagram live session distanced himself from Cynthia Morgan stating that that she was never his artiste but rather his elder brother.

He added that even though they had parted ways, she remained on their necks. He went on to wish her a speedy recovery.

“Younger men stay winning” – Actress, Nkechi Blessing slams those mocking her for dating younger men (WATCH)

 


Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday lambast those taunting her for dating only younger men as she shared the video of herself and lover, Eseoghene Obire popularly known as Xxssive.

CBN Sells Over $300m To Banks As Naira Gains

 


The Central Bank of Nigeria has over $300m to Deposit Money Banks in the last two weeks amid desperate efforts to stabilise the naira-dollar exchange rate.

The Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria made the disclosure in an advisory memo made available to its members, a copy of which was obtained by The PUNCH.

The memo read in part, “We are sure you must have been following up on activities in the foreign exchange market, with rates at the official market going as high as N1850/$.

Police urge peaceful conduct during planned protest in Taraba

 


The Taraba State Police Command has called for caution and peaceful conduct when the nationwide protest organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress between February 27th and 28th commences.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Police, David Iloyanomon, said the Command has initiated a robust security measure by deploying high-visibility police patrols to key areas, including government facilities, warehouses, hospitals, schools, markets, and residential zones.

The deployment, according to him, aims to reassure citizens of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring their safety amid the planned protests.

BREAKING: NLC members protest economic hardship in Lagos

 


Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress have stormed the streets of Lagos State to express their grievances over the current economic hardship.

They are also protesting the government’s alleged failure to implement agreements reached between both parties on October 2, 2023, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.

Ikechukwu Blames D’Banj for Naeto C Rift

 


Nigerian rapper Ikechukwu Onunaku has revealed that he fell out with his close friend Naeto C after he started rolling with artist D’Banj.

He said they had a falling out in London about his relationship with D’Banj and claims made against him by Naeto C regarding the music business and managerial aspects.

Ikechukwu, speaking during a live Instagram discussion with media personality Daddy Freeze, stated that he was accused of following D’Banj, but he emphasized that he was only interested in their money.

He said;

“Naeto and I had a big fallout in London. He was vexing me that ‘I was following D’Banj’ but I was not following D’Banj, I was following our money.

Meanwhile, Naeto fought me for that London, after that incident, me and Naeto, we no talk for a while.

“Gender reveal and baby shower are two separate events with two expenses” – Actress, Zainab Balogun quizzes expecting couples that hold separate events for their baby (VIDEO)

 


Nollywood actress, Zainab Balogun quizzes couples who hold separate events for their baby shower and gender reveal. Hosting the events separately comes with lots of expenses.

She stated that gender reveal has become a big business and holding both events separately is spending excessively.

Third Mainland Bridge: FG announces 24-hour total closure


 The Federal Ministry of Works on Monday announced that both bounds of the carriageways of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State will be closed to traffic from noon on Wednesday to noon on Thursday.

Mrs Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen.

Kesha explained that the total closure was in continuation of the ongoing rehabilitation works on the bridge.

“Consequently, the bridge would not be opened to traffic during this critical 24-hour period.

"Report To Work Unfailingly": TUC Tells Members, Opts Out Of Nationwide Protest

 


On Monday night, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued a memo instructing its members and affiliates in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to report to work as usual on February 27 and 28, 2024.


“I write to direct all affiliates and the thirty-six state Councils and FCT of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria to ensure they go to work unfailingly on these dates,” stated TUC President Festus Osifo in the internal memo. “we expect your compliance.”

The NLC, through the protests, aim to express dissatisfaction with the worsening economic situation and the rising cost of living in Nigeria.

Monday 26 February 2024

Maritime workers to shut seaports for NLC protest

 


The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria said it will join the two-day nationwide protest being organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress.

This was contained in a statement on Monday by the Head of Media, MWUN, Kennedy Ikemefuna.

Ikemefuna said the move was necessary following the directive of NLC that its affiliate members across the nation should strictly comply.

The PUNCH reported that on February 16, the NLC announced the nationwide protest scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday over the alleged government’s failure to implement agreements reached between both parties on October 2, 2023, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.

The decision followed the conclusion of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to implement measures against the widespread hardship.

Kizz Daniel describes Lateef Adedimeji as His Favourite Actor

 


Lateef Adedimeji, a Nollywood celebrity, reacted after famed crooner Kizz Daniel selected him as his favorite actor.

During a recent interactive session on X (previously Twitter), the ‘Buga’ singer interacted with fans.

A fan named Mirian Daniels questioned about his favorite actor, prompting Kizz Daniel to mention Lateef Adedimeji.

The netizen asked:

“Who is your favorite Actor?”

“Lateef Adedimeji,” the singer responded.

Kizz Daniel describes Lateef Adedimeji as his favourite actor, he reacts

Lateef Adedimeji thanked the artist for mentioning him as his favorite actor in a tweet.

He responded via Twitter, praising Kizz Daniel’s endorsement.

He wrote:

Nigerian Man Wrongfully Branded A Cult!st In National Newspapers And “Unlawfully Arrested” By The Police In Front Of His Father’s House Speaks Out

 


A young man named Oluga Abiola has taken to social media to share his horrible experience after being unlawfully arrested and wrongly labeled a cultist in various news publications

The incident occurred when he, a Mathematics graduate from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, was standing in front of his father’s house on Sunday, February 4, 2023, and witnessed police officers arresting young men in his neighborhood.

he recounted that while he was chatting with a friend on his phone, one of the officers falsely accused him of recording the raid and promptly arrested him.

BREAKING: EPL: Everton’s 10-point deduction reduced to six

 


Following an appeal, Everton’s 10-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules, PSR, has been reduced to six.

On November 17, the Toffees were sanctioned by an independent commission, after being found to have exceeded permitted losses by £19.5m over an assessment period ending with the 2021/2022 season.

But the Merseyside club decided to appeal the decision at the start of February.

The reduction of their punishment means that Everton will now be on 25 points, moving them up to 15th and five points above the bottom three.

Kunle Afolayan & His Daughter Eyiyemi Dance Suggestively (Video)


 In a recent video, actor Kunle Afolayan and his daughter are seen dancing in a manner that has stirred up a heated debate. Many viewers believe the dance was inappropriate, with some suggesting it resembled a romantic dance rather than a father-daughter moment.


Is it appropriate for a father and daughter to dance this way? shocked

IPOB faults Kanu’s continuous trial

 


The Indigenous People of Biafra has rejected further court trials of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, insisting that it stands by the judgment of the Appeal court, which ordered Kanu not to be tried anymore in any Nigerian court.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed March 19, 2024, to rule on the fresh bail application filed by the embattled IPOB leader.

The court also scheduled March 20, for the commencement of the resumed trial. The trial judge, Justice Binta Nyanko adjourned after listening to the argument by counsel to parties in the matter.

Trial resumed on the matter on Monday after being suspended by the Court of Appeal which discharged and acquitted Kanu in October 2022.

Critic Blasts Simi for Delaying Release of “Mere Single”

 


A social media critic identified @realhonor as blasted singer Simi for delaying in releasing a song after her last single.

This comment comes from the critic a few hours after Simi took to her Twitter page to announce to her fans that she has released her single for this year titled “All I Want”.

The young man upon seeing the tweet from the singer commented berating Simi for taking too long to release a mere single when she claimed she was gifted.

He also dragged the singer for dropping a single while her mates in the industry were dropping albums. He further advised the singer not to allow her marriage to tamper with her music career and talent.

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“One dey smile, the other one face tough”- Netizens reacts as man get married to two women on the same day


 Reactions trailed on social media as the video of man who married two women on the same day in Delta state surfaced online.

The traditional marriage took place between the man and his wives in Abraka, Delta state.

16 lawmakers suspended by 7 colleagues over moves to impeach speaker in Zamfara


 Sixteen lawmakers in Zamfara State have been suspended by seven of their colleagues following a move to impeach the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Moriki.

The suspension comes amid rising tension and security concerns at the Assembly complex in Gusau.

Recall that there was tension at the complex of the Zamfara State House of Assembly last Thursday as 18 out of the 24 lawmakers moved to impeach the Speaker.

The suspension was reportedly prompted by the sixteen lawmaker’s threat to impeach the Speaker due to his prolonged absence from the state, particularly during a period of heightened banditry activities.

Job Losses, Factory Closures Loom As Unsold Goods Pile Up

 


AGAINST the backdrop of sustained pressure in the foreign exchange market and high cost of production, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN has indicated that inventory of unsold goods is escalating to levels now threatening the existence of companies operating in the production sector of the economy with attendant job losses.

Financial Vanguard’s findings show that as of the weekend the foreign exchange market had recorded over 254 per cent plunge in the value of the naira since flotation of the currency by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in June 2023.

Recall that the naira traded for N471 per dollar in the official I&E market on June 13, 2023 before the floatation of the currency, but exchanged for N1,665.50 to a dollar as at February 23, 2024 on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), indicating a depreciation of more than 253.6 per cent over the eight-month period.

Seven feared killed in Benue cult clash

 


No fewer than seven people were reportedly killed in a rival cult clash that rocked North Bank, a suburb of Makurdi, Benue State.

The severity of the clash, according to an eyewitness, forced the market located around the area to close for business.

According to a source, the clash was between Black Axe and Red Axe cult groups.

An eyewitness, who is the chairman of North Bank market, Cibilus Odinaka, narrated how the crisis started, stating that one of the rivals came to the market to access some product and the other people saw him and harassed him.

“He went back and told his friends and they came back to fight. That was how the whole issue started. Between that Saturday and today (Monday), six persons have been killed,” he said.

[Lyrics] Burna Boy — “Ye”


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Burna Boy – Ye Lyrics


Yeah
My nigga die for nothing
My nigga die for nothing
Die for nothing
My nigga die for nothing
My nigga die for nothing
My nigga, Oluwaburna o “ehn ehn”
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Ye Ye Ye Ye  Ye “ehn ehn”
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye
Ye Ye Ye Ye Ye o Ye “ehn eh”


This one na gbedu wey dey ja pata
Me I no get time I dey dapada
Dada cover my face
Calling me lagbaja
Biggie man wey no dey wear agbada
Ahn Ahn


My nigga what`s the complaint