Felix Duru Mbah

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JUST IN! Gunfire, Explosions Rock Niger, Aircraft Hit –Reports

JUST IN! Gunfire, Explosions Rock Niger, Aircraft Hit –Reports

Gunfire and loud blasts have been heard at the main airport in the Nigerien capital of Niamey, according to Reuters news agency and an independent source. The apparent explosions were reported just after midnight, a witness told Reuters. The airport is next to Base Aérienne 101, a military base previously used by American and then Russian troops. An independent source with the Togolese airline Asky said gunshots caused several holes in the fuselage of its two planes on the tarmac of Niamey airport. Staff were at their hotel at the time but remained stranded in the country. “They destroyed both…
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EXCLUSIVE! Strike: FCTA Workers Defy Wike’s Threat On Work Resumption, Drag Minister To Appeal Court

EXCLUSIVE! Strike: FCTA Workers Defy Wike’s Threat On Work Resumption, Drag Minister To Appeal Court

By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Thoroughly dissatisfied with Tuesday's verdict of the National Industrial Court (NIC) ordering them to go back to work, striking workers of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have promptly headed to the Appeal Court. The about 40,000-strong workforce are asking the upper court to throw away the ruling of the NIC. The workers declared an indefinite strike penultimate Monday following the collapse of talks with FCTA authorities over their demands for better conditions of service. They had complained about alleged lack of promotions; non-payment of five months' arrears of President Bola Tinubu's 2023 Wage Award; lack of…
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Mbah Inaugurates Digital Court Building, Backs Judicial Financial Autonomy

Mbah Inaugurates Digital Court Building, Backs Judicial Financial Autonomy

*He Must Be Re-elected In 2027 -Health Commissioner Vows By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned a new digital court building constructed by his administration, describing it as a giant step in the prioritisation of speedy justice delivery in the state. Mbah said technological integration, when combined with judicial financial autonomy, which was already in effect in the state, would ensure that the judiciary is not only independent in form, but effective in function. He maintained that the State Judiciary envisioned by his administration was one that must be independent, efficient, technology-driven, and people-centred. The…
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Sheriff Urges Oborevwori To Appoint Ijaw As Osadebay Varsity VC

Sheriff Urges Oborevwori To Appoint Ijaw As Osadebay Varsity VC

*Gov Oborevwori Praises Bozimo At 87 By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri A prominent Ijaw leader in Delta State, Chief Mulade Sheriff, has called on the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to appoint an Ijaw academic as the next Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba,the state capital. Chief Sheriff, who holds a PhD and is the Ibe-Sorimowei of the ancient, oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom, made the appeal citing a lack of Ijaw representation in the leadership of the state’s newer universities. He emphasised that, despite the Ijaw community’s role in establishing such institutions, no Ijaw individual has held the position of VC or…
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Uduaghan Cautions Orodje Against Sparking Communal Crisis in Sapele

Uduaghan Cautions Orodje Against Sparking Communal Crisis in Sapele

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Tselomi Uduaghan, has cautioned the Orodje of Okpe to confine his authority and activities strictly to the 510 acres of land granted to Okpe people by the judgment in Chief Ayomanor v. Ginuwa II, warning that any action beyond the scope of the ruling could trigger a fresh communal crisis in Sapele, Delta State. Uduaghan gave the warning while reacting to reports of a proposed foundation-laying ceremony for a sub-palace by the Orodje of Okpe in Sapele town. He stressed that such an exercise must be carried out strictly…
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Police Arraign Man, 42, Over Alleged Rape of 13-Year-Old Girl, Govt Vows Hard Times For Evildoers

Police Arraign Man, 42, Over Alleged Rape of 13-Year-Old Girl, Govt Vows Hard Times For Evildoers

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Police in Enugu State have arraigned a 42-year-old man, Edwin Eze, before a magistrate court for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl at Mburubu, Nkanu East Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. This was even as the State Government vowed more crackdowns on child molesters, reiterating Governor Peter Mbah administration’s zero tolerance for child abuse, molestation and violence against women. Eze was arraigned before Magistrate Chijioke Idu of the Enugu East Magistrate Court, on Monday. In a charge marked CMG/69c/2026, Commissioner of Police vs. Edwin Eze, the police said the defendant unlawfully had carnal…
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CL: Joao Pedro Saves Chelsea From Playoffs, All La Liga Clubs Except Barca Fail Automatic Qualification (SEE RESULTS OF FINAL LEAGUE PHASE MATCHES, WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY + TOP 8 CLUBS)

CL: Joao Pedro Saves Chelsea From Playoffs, All La Liga Clubs Except Barca Fail Automatic Qualification (SEE RESULTS OF FINAL LEAGUE PHASE MATCHES, WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY + TOP 8 CLUBS)

*5 EPL Teams Qualify *Reigning Champs PSG Drop To Playoffs *Benfica Goalkeeper's Goal Helps Send Unruly Madrid To Playoffs *All 36 Teams Played 8 Matches Each In Wednesday's final UEFA Champions League (CL) league-phase matches in which only the top eight automatically qualify for the knockout round, the onus was on Chelsea to silence the jibes about their lack of experience. Behind to a goal from Rasmus Højlund at half-time, they were facing the inconvenience of a two-legged playoff to reach the knockout last 16 of the Champions League. Another lead had been thrown away and the momentum was with…
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‘They Told Us To Leave. They Didn’t Tell Us Where To Go’ -The Demolitions Destroying Homes And Lives In Lagos

‘They Told Us To Leave. They Didn’t Tell Us Where To Go’ -The Demolitions Destroying Homes And Lives In Lagos

Makoko’s waterfront stilt settlements were razed with little warning amid government claims that the move was essential for sanitation and security. By Valentine Benjamin, The Guardian UK It was 12.30pm when amphibious excavators escorted by armed police roared through Makoko, crushing wooden shacks built on stilts. “It was the second time this year,” says Augustine Agpoko, 42, a fisher and father of eight whose six-bedroom bungalow was demolished on 16 January. Like many of his neighbours, Agpoko was already dismantling his home piece by piece in an attempt to save some of the materials before the machines arrived. “I was…
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Today’s Champions League ‘Do-Or-Die’ Battles: Who Goes Through? Who Drops Off?

Today’s Champions League ‘Do-Or-Die’ Battles: Who Goes Through? Who Drops Off?

By Billy Munday and Michael Butler Already Through With seven wins from seven, Arsenal have a perfect record in the league phase. Only Bayern Munich and Inter have found the net against Mikel Arteta’s team, who dismissed Atlético Madrid 4-0 in October. The bottom side, Kairat, visit the Emirates Stadium on the final night (today), with Arsenal needing a draw to confirm top spot and, theoretically, the most favourable last-16 draw. Bayern Munich are the only other team who have a shot at finishing top, having secured their top-eight place last week with a 2-0 win against Union Saint-Gilloise. Harry…
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JUST IN! Strike: You Didn’t Give FCTA Workers Any Reliefs, But Gave Wike -NLC Spits Fire Over Court Verdict

JUST IN! Strike: You Didn’t Give FCTA Workers Any Reliefs, But Gave Wike -NLC Spits Fire Over Court Verdict

*Warns Organizations Defaulting in Pension Remittances, NHF Matters By Felix Durumbah, Abuja Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reacted to today's verdict of National Industrial Court (NIC) ordering workers of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to suspend their indefinite strike and return to work immediately, expressing dismay over the judgment. Also, NLC lambasted the judge, Justice Emmanuel Subilim for handing down a one-sided verdict by not equally issuing any order to FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, and FCTA over the workers' plethora of demands. NLC suggested that the court may have an interest in the case in not giving any reliefs…
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