Felix Duru Mbah

*'This Distinction Honours Nigerian, African Trade Unionism As A Whole' By Felix Durumbah, Abuja It takes accomplishments hewed out of sterner stuff for one to be recognized abroad, outside one's normal locality. This was the case with effervescent President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, as he was honoured inBrussels, the Belgian capital. On the sidelines of the preparatory meeting for the International Labour Conference, Comrade Ajaero, an emblematic figure in the struggle for human rights, was on Friday awarded the prestigious Arthur Svensson Prize. The award was presented to him by General Secretary of the International Trade Union…

Some impressed residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have voiced their appreciation to the authorities over the desilting work being undertaken by staff members of FCT Administration (FCTA)'s Department of Facilities Maintenance and Management (DFMM) with the onset of the first rains. The department embarked on proactive desilting of manholes and drainages across Asokoro and Wuse Districts of Abuja, the nation's capital. Mr. Emeka Onwuegbuna of Queen Elizabeth Street, Asokoro, who spoke to newsmen, said: “The first rain of the year left the roads covered with sand, but the department quickly cleared the debris, restoring access.” Similarly, Mr. Joshua Pam…

*Award Ceremony Underway By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Ijebu Professional Excellence Foundation (IPEF) has declared its strong support for Otunba Dapo Okubadejo as a suitable running mate to the Ogun State gubernatorial candidate of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. The foundation made this known in a statement signed by its cyhairman, Prince Jamiu Saka, an insurance guru and lawyer.The statement was made available to the media on Friday. It described Okubadejo as a seasoned professional with the competence, experience, and leadership capacity required to effectively complement the APC gubernatorial candidate. Okubadejo, who currently…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, on Friday, formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, promising a people-driven administration anchored on inclusive development, security, and economic growth. The declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, held at Yemetu Police Barracks ground in Ibadan, drew a large crowd of political leaders, party faithful, traditional stakeholders, and supporters from across the state. Instructively, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; former First Lady, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi; Senator Teslim Folarin and some APC leaders were absent. In his address, Alli said his decision followed extensive consultations with party…