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*For Fraternizing With Anti-Tinubu Coalition The crisis rocking Labour Party (LP) appears to have reached a new high as the Julius Abure faction of the party today handed LP's presidential candidate in the 2023 polls, Mr Peter Obi, two days, beginning today, to exit the party. The ultimatum expressly requested Obi to formally resign his membership of the party "having formally joined the coalition party." Obi was among opposition political heavyweights including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai; former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi; former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and many others…

From John Bassey, Gusau Former Director General of Gusau Central Market, Zamfara State, Honorable Bello Abdullahi Gwaram, has displayed the milk of human kindness, donating foodstuff items and N500,000 cash to supporters and the vulnerable in All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Gwaram, who is also the current serving Secretary to Jaji Coordinating Committee Talata Mafara, made the donation in his home town, Gwaram, Talata Mafara Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. He emphasized the importance of party supporters, describing them as the pillar of any political organization. Hon. Gwaram said the donation is part of his efforts to help…

By John Ekah, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has emphasized the importance of unity among Muslims and the promotion of religious values. He said they are essential ingredients for societal growth and economic prosperity. Governor Idris made the call while welcoming participants to the Muslim Unity Convention held in Birnin Kebbi,the state capital. The event, organized by the State Ministry of Religious Affairs, brought together various Islamic groups to deliberate on 'Responsible Leadership and Patriotism'. “I commend all the Islamic groups, Izala, Tijjaniyya, Qadiriyya, and others, for coming together to demonstrate unity,” the Governor stated. “With such…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, said he fully stands by the position of the National Working Committee (NWC), the Board of Trustees (BoT) and South East Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the crisis rocking the opposition party. The governor, who made his position known to newsmen after a closed-door meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Chairman of PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara; and the South East Zonal Chairman of the party, Chief Ali Odefa, among others, at the Government House, Enugu, equally maintained that…

*Tension Still High,Though Employees Resume Work Today *Union To Issue 21-day Notice Next *Workers Insist Civil Service Commission Chair, Ezeh, Must Go *Still No Word From FCTA Authorities By our reporter Though the about 40,000-strong workforce of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will resume work this morning after a three-day protest over poor conditions of service, the industrial action was not without a huge cost. A male worker reportedly died on his way to participate in the protest on Tuesday, July 1. Competent sources in the workers' umbrella Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) told People&Politics that the staff member, described…

*Accuse Wike Of Sundry Anti-Service Delivery Actions *Vow To Shut Minister's Office Gate Thursday *Mum's The Word From Wike By our reporter Irate workers of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday made good their threat to kick off a three-day protest over poor service conditions imposed on them by the administration of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The workers warned that if at the end of the protest tomorrow (Wednesday), and the administration fails to negotiate or accede to their demands, then they will be compelled to declare total industrial disharmony and lock the gate leading to the Minister's Office,…

Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed willingness to serve just one term in office as Nigeria's president and thereafter hand over to the North in 2031,if the mega coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 so decides. He said he would honour such agreement. Obi spoke during a Space session on X, tagged #PeterObiOnParallelFacts. Reiterating that he is not desperate for power, Obi restated that all he wants is a Nigeria that works for everyone, the poor, middle class, the rich, the youth, aged, children, and is more interested in…

Apparently rejecting last minute moves by the authorities to stop the planned protest by staff members of Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA), the workers this morning kicked off the protest. From as early as 7.30-8.00am, scores of the workers began massing in front of the gate leading to the entrance of the complex housing the office of the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, at Area 11, Garki, Abuja, the Nigerian capital. The irate workers had last week in protest documents, some of which were obtained by People&Politics , accused the Minister and the administration of stunting their career and salary progress…

*Following People&Politics' exclusive By our reporter Seeking to stave off Monday's planned protest by its workforce against poor conditions of service, authorities of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have swiftly set a date for a long overdue promotion examination. The action came hours after People&Politics ran a widely circulated exclusive story on Friday, June 27, in which the paper reported the planned protest scheduled to last three days, beginning June 30. Should the protest go ahead, it could,among others, seriously hamper the processing of certain sensitive land documents handled by some FCTA agencies; schools and general hospitals may close down;…

By Sani Bala Karo,Kano The last man standing in the illustrious Alhassan Dantata family passed away last Friday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A statement released by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid, and his youngest son, Alhaji Muhammadu, confirmed that the death occurred about 3:00 am after a protracted illness which took some months. He was receiving medical attention in UAE before his demise. Alhaji Aminu Dantata was born on 17 May, 1931 at Sarari quarters in Kano. He started business as a representative in his father's company, Alhassan Dantata and Sons. He led the company following…