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Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has been overwhelmingly elected as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the February 2019 governorship election in the state. Governor Ugwuanyi, who was the sole aspirant in the colourful and hitch-free governorship primary election held at the popular Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday, emerged the […]
2019: Ugwuanyi emerges Enugu PDP guber candidate
2019: Ugwuanyi emerges Enugu PDP guber candidate
By Adeboye Amosu: Nigeria defender, Ola Aina, is elated to help his Italian club, Torino secure a 1-0 away win against Chievo Verona in their Serie A clash on Sunday, and hopes the team will get better in the course of the campaign, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. Aina, made his fifth start of the season for Torino […]
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Aina Revels In Torino’s Away Win Vs Chievo Verona
[FILE PHOTO] Ahmad Ahmad, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) AFP
A top Cameroon football official told AFP Sunday his nation “will be ready” to host next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, even though the final decision has been delayed.
Cameroon’s hosting of African football’s showpiece event has been in jeopardy for months since the decision to increase the tournament from 16 to 24 teams.
The Confederation of African Football had been expected to confirm Cameroon as host on Friday at their meeting in Sharm el Sheikh, but instead postponed a vote until the end of November,
It said there had been a “big delay in the building of infrastructure” in Cameroon.
But Dieudonne Happi, the interim head of the west African country’s crisis-hit football federation, said: “In the current state of things, I can tell you bluntly and without any risk of being wrong that Cameroon will be ready.
“The delay will be made up,” said Happi, the chairman of the Cameroonian federation’s normalisation committee, adding that the country will be ready “no later than December 31”, the deadline set by CAF in March.
An inspection committee from CAF and world football’s governing body FIFA will visit Cameroon in October to assess preparations.
The Cameroonian league is currently suspended because of funding issues and the federation is without a president.
Morocco, which unsuccessfully bid to host the 2026 World Cup, has lobbied to replace Cameroon as hosts.
“We are obviously ready to organise a major African event,” said Hamza El Hajoui, the president of the Moroccan football federation, adding that his country was “respectful” of both the CAF process and “the candidacy of a friendly country that is Cameroon.”
Ahmad Ahmad, the CAF president, denied that his organisation had already decided to take the tournament away from Cameroon.
“CAF has not yet taken any decision to the contrary… that the Cup of Nations will be origanized in Cameroon,” he told a press conference.
The tournament will take place on June 15-July 13.
The tournament used to be in January, forcing European clubs to release their players in the middle of the season.
Cameroon insists it will be ready to host Cup of Nations
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday evening paid a get-well-quick visit to the two survivors of the Nigerian Air Force involved in a crash last week, at the Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, hospital in Abuja.
Continue reading Buhari visits 2 survivors of jet crash at Vanguard News.
Buhari visits 2 survivors of jet crash
A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu on Sunday declared that the people of Lagos State will have an encounter with destiny during the party’s governorship primary election in the state on Monday. Tinubu, a former governor of the state, stressed that tomorrow’s primary election was a step “toward greater internal […]
Tinubu speaks on APC primaries, says something greater awaits Lagosians
Tinubu speaks on APC primaries, says something greater awaits Lagosians
Back in March, during the HEADIES 2018 Awards ceremony, DMW boss, Davido announced he’d be dropping his sophomore album in September.
The announcement was made as he gave his acceptance speech while receiving the award for the Artiste of the Year category.
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The news created a lot excitement among fans as it has been five years since he released his debut album, Omo Baba Olowo in 2012.
After the award, Davido went straight to releasing songs like Assurance, Nwa Baby and AZA, all which have since become hit records. He has also been featured on a couple of songs which have done well.
With the momentum built, it would seem as if the singer was going to keep to his promise this time, after teasing fans a couple of times with promises that never materialised.
But it’s hours to the end of the month of September and there is no single word from the artiste or his camp to suggest an album dropping. There hasn’t been any rollout plan neither has any statement been put out to carry fans along on any new development.
It’s safe to say a remote reason for failing to meet up with the promise could be because of his recent busy political schedule. Davido over the past three weeks has been actively involved in the political campaign of his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke who was running for the governorship sit in their home state of Osun.
Now that the elections are over, we hope the Davido goes back to what his day job is, which is music and drop what is believed to be the much expected BADDEST album.
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As September Comes To An End, Davido Fails To Drop His Promised Sophomore Album
October 1, 1960 is not just a public holiday, here are some of the things you should know about Nigeria's Independence Day.
The only memorable thing most pupils in primary and secondary schools know about the Nigerian Independence is that October 1 of every year is a public holiday.
Dear students, the date is much more than a public holiday. The date is significantly tied to the history of Nigeria and every Nigerian youth deserves to know everything that surrounds this holiday.
Here are five things you've probably not been thought about Independence Day at school.
The history of how Nigeria became an independent nation is never complete without mentioning Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and his golden voice.
Born on October 1, 1912, Balewa, who was a trained teacher rose to fame from being a school teacher to a respected politician. He represented the northern interests in the colonial government and held different positions. He eventually became the first and only Prime Minister of the country in 1960.
Aside from being a respected statesman, Tafawa Balewa was also famous for his eloquence. His oratory skill earned him accolades among international communities. And that was the main reason he was nicknamed the Golden Voice of Africa.
On his 48th birthday which coincided with the independence of Nigeria in 1960, Tafawa Balewa, as the PM of the country declared Nigeria's independence and also delivered a hope-filled speech that set Nigerians alight with joys and celebrations.
Sadly, on January 15, 1966, soldiers who were executing Nigeriaâ€
s first military coup kidnapped and killed the first Prime Minister.
Race Course is a 14.5-hectare ceremonial ground in Lagos Island. It was the foremost venue for government events when Lagos was the capital of Nigeria.
This place might look empty and deserted today, but the ground played a significant role in the independent Nigeria history.
On October 1, 1960, Race Course was the birthplace of Nigeria Independence where Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa declared the country as a sovereign nation.
After the gruesome killing of the Prime Minister, the Federal Government of Nigeria renamed the ground to Tafawa Balewa Square.
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The elections of 312 Nigerians into the Federal House of Representatives on Saturday, December 12, 1959, and the first motion the elected parliamentarians passed on January 14, 1960, led to the choice of October 1, 1960, as Nigeria's Independent Day.
Before his death on October 9, 2013, the former Governor of Plateau State, Chief Solomon Lar, who was a member of the parliament in an interview with the Vanguard said after passing the motion, the Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa known for his rhetorical brilliance went to London to finalise talks for the actualisation of October 1, 1960, as the Independence Day.
''This came to reality when, just before the midnight of September 30, 1960, we all gathered at the Lagos Race Course awaiting the birth of an independent and emancipated new nation called Nigeria'', Lar said in the interview.
Apart from National heroes like Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe and Sir Ahmadu Bello little is said about Jaja Wachukwu, who was also a prominent figure during the Independence struggle.
Jaja was the first indigenous Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria who replaced the British Speaker of the House, Sir Frederic Metcalfe.
On October 1, 1960, Jaja received Nigeria's instrument of Independence from Princess Alexandra of Ken as the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the newly independent nation. He died on November 7, 1996, in Enugu.
The reign of the British colonial masters in Nigeria came to an end with the administration of Sir James Wilson Robertson in 1960.
Robertson was said to have been sent to Nigeria to serve as the head of the British colony because of because of his good work in England. He was Governor-General of Nigeria from 15 June 1955 to 16 November 1960.
In his memoir published in 1974, Robertson narrates his 40 years of experience in Africa. He admitted that the colonial masters left their colonial territories in Africa partly because of the pressure on them to go.
Independence Day: 5 things you should know about this holiday not taught in school
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Ahead of Monday’s governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, embattled Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, has taken a hit at his challenger, Babajide Sanwo-Olu declaring him unfit to govern the state.
In a related development, shortly after Ambode’s televised press conference, National Leader of the party, Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally endorsed the candidacy of Jide Sanwo-Olu.
The leadership of the organised labour in the country has suspended its nationwide strike.
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba who announced this at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, said the decision was taken to avail the tripartite committee the necessary conducive environment to hold a crucial meeting and conclude its work.
Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade has emerged as the flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 governorship elections in the state at the party’s primary held on Sunday.
Chairman of the PDP panel in charge of the primary, Olorogun Tebite, announced Ayade as the governorship candidate after an affirmation by delegates at the election, explaining that though the governor was the only aspirant of the party in the state, the delegates had to vote in order to complete due process in line with the electoral law.
“If given the second term mandate I would do more in the areas of industrialisation and job creation. I urge you all to vote PDP in 2019 election at all levels to ensure continuity in governance,� Ayade said.
The Ogun chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has rescheduled its governorship primary earlier slated for Sunday.
The postponement of the exercise which was initially scheduled to hold across the 236 wards the state was announced on Sunday by the party’s Chairman Chief Derin Adebiyi, through a statement he issued in Abeokuta, the state capital.
“Further announcement will be made upon receipt of firm clarification from the APC National Headquarters,� Adebiyi added.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday, September 30 by the presidency, with a directive from the President that the Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar supervise the Ministry.
And stories from around the world:
The FBI is free to investigate any sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh that it deems credible, two White House spokeswomen said, rebuffing suggestions the administration has tried to limit the probe. (Reuters)
At least 832 people were killed in the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, the national disaster agency says. (BBC)
Macedonia’s vote on whether to re-name the country and end a decades-long spat with Greece was marred by low turnout on Sunday, despite the promise of unlocking a path to EU and NATO membership. (AFP)
A week after an official Chinese newspaper ran a four-page ad in a U.S. daily touting the mutual benefits of U.S.-China trade, the U.S. ambassador to China accused Beijing of using the American press to spread propaganda. (Reuters)
Maltese authorities have finally allowed 58 migrants off the Aquarius to Valletta after they waited for days in rough seas on the rescue ship that can no longer go to port after its flag was pulled. (Al Jazeera)
Read » The Late 5: Tinubu opens up on ‘Ambode’s sin’, formally endorses Sanwo-Olu; Ayade wins PDP guber primary and other stories on YNaija
Sam Vokes scores the winning goal as Burnley beat Cardiff to extend the Bluebirds’ winless start to the season.
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A known fashion jock, Neymar was at the show which also had top models like Cara Delevingne in attendance.
A known fashion jock, Neymar was at the show which also had top models like Cara Delevingne in attendance.
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The 26-year-old was pictured in an Off White hat, filming and enjoying the show as he gets his mind off football.
He wore a white jacket and compliment his dress up with a pair of designer glasses.
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Neymar was on the scoresheet just the previous night in Paris Saint-Germainâ€s 4-1 over Reims in Ligue 1 to maintain their 100% start in the league.
Alves who is out injured and has not played this season was also at the show with his partner.
Neymar: Paris Saint-Germain star attends Paris Fashion Week show with Alves and girlfriend
Prof. Pat Utomi
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress, APC deepened on Sunday as three of the four governorship aspirants have opted out while asking for a postponement as delegate lists remained elusive to them.
This was disclosed by one of the aspirants, Prof Pat Utomi who addressed journalists in Asaba, just as efforts by journalists to access the Federal Technical College, Asaba primaries venue, was abortive, as the gate was barricaded by gun-wielding security operatives.
Utomi described the process as illegitimate, adding that the delegates list is unavailable for the aspirants, which is against the norm as they are supposed to be able to access the lists three days to the primaries.
He said at a meeting between critical stakeholders that included Major General Lawrence Onoja, rtd., three of the aspirants suggested a postponement due to the shortcomings that have plagued the shadow polls.
According to Utomi those present at the meeting included ex-Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan, Victor Ochei, Prof Pat Utomi and Dr Ibe Kachikwu.
“The delegates list is not available, aspirants have not seen the list,” Utomi said.
“I believe only those who drew up the list have it. The list should have been made available to all at least three days to the primaries to enable aspirants to make their pitch to them. There is no level playing field for all aspirants.
“This will create a crisis of legitimacy. We have suggested that the primaries be postponed, that way we will have a truly democratic process.”
Kachikwu, Utomi, others shun APC primaries
Two factions of the Ogun Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held parallel governorship primaries in Abeokuta on Sunday to elect governorship flag bearers for the party ahead of the 2019 polls.
Continue reading Ogun PDP holds parallel governorship primaries at Vanguard News.
Ogun PDP holds parallel governorship primaries
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MAKURDI, the Benue State capital, on Sunday stood still for the greater part of yesterday as citizens trooped out in numbers to catch a glimpse of their son and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential aspirant, Senator David Mark.
This was contained in a statement made available to the news in Abuja yesterday by Media aide to the former Senate President, Mr Paul Mumeh, who hails from the State
According to the statement, “Senator Mark literally walked on human heads anywhere he went in the agrarian State capital amidst cheers and ovation of “David Mark, Nigeria!â€�
He disclosed that the presidential hopeful was in Makurdi, Benue State capital in continuation of his consultation with delegates ahead of the presidential primary election proposed for Port Harcourt, Rivers State and to also participate in the governorship primary election.
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The statement further added that the State Chairman of the PDP, Sir John Ngbede and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Titus Uba who spoke on behalf of the delegates promised to be in the forefront of Markâ€s Presidential Campaign.
It quoted Ngbede as saying that Senator Markâ€s entrance into the Presidential race was an honour for which the people of North Central could not take for granted as the entire people would work for his total victory.
“We are proud of him and we shall go all out to campaign for him in order to clinch the PDP presidential ticket. Nobody is in doubt of the integrity, capability and competence of Senator Mark to navigate the ship of the nation successfully if elected,� Ngbede stated.
Responding, an elated Senator Mark promised to bring service delivery to the people in a manner that is equitable and fair to all parts of Nigeria if elected.
He said his desire was to see “a Nigeria that is prosperous and respected globally”, saying “We have all it takes to be great if we harness our human and material resources properly. I am prepared to lead the nation to the next level.”
Former Interior Minister, Comrade Abba Moro had while introducing Senator Mark recalled how the Presidential aspirant intervened in critical situations including the invocation of the Doctrine of Necessity which solved an intractable political logjam to save Nigeria from the precipice.
Moro affirmed that Senator Mark was a ready hand needed to salvage the nation from the rudderless ship.
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PDP presidential primary: Benue stands still for David Mark
President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan (Mrs) as Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development. This was confirmed in a post by Buhariâ€s aide, Bashir Ahmaad, on his Twitter page. He wrote: “President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan (Mrs) as Minister of Women […]
2019: Buhari accepts minister’s resignation
2019: Buhari accepts minister’s resignation
By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina made his fifth start in six games for Torino who pipped Joel Obi’s Chievo Verona 1-0 in Sunday’s Italian Serie A clash at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. A late winner from Simeone Zaza secured a nervy away win for Torino. Aina featured as […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan.
In a statement released Sunday, September 30, Buhari said, “I have received your letter offering your resignation as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I accept your resignation with immediate effect. On behalf of the Govt and the people of Nigeria, I thank you for your past services to the nation.”
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The President has directed that the work of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development be supervised by the Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar. This, also, is with immediate effect.
Read » President Buhari accepts Alhassanâ€s resignation, asks Aisha Abubakar to take over on YNaija
President Buhari accepts Alhassanâ€s resignation, asks Aisha Abubakar to take over
ewly elected chairman of the Rebuild Nigeria Party, RBNP, Canice Nkemjika Okorie has bemoaned the current state of affairs in the nation, saying the nation was sliding into lawlessness reminiscent of the General Sani Abacha era.
Continue reading Nigeria sliding back to Abacha era – RBNP Chairman at Vanguard News.
Nigeria sliding back to Abacha era – RBNP Chairman
The lecturers say the proposed tuition and education bank scheme will deny poor access to education.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Port Harcourt chapter has also rejected the idea of a new tuition scheme by the Federal Government describing it as an attempt to commercialise public university education in Nigeria.
The Union's Zonal Coordinator, Uzo Onyebinama said the proposed scheme would deny the poor access to higher education if approved.
According to Punch, Onyebinama while addressing journalists on Thursday, September 28, 2018, said the Federal Governmentâ€s introduction of the scheme into the renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU and the Federal Governmentâ€s agreement process was an attempt to blackmail the union before the Nigerian students.
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“ASUU believes that education is a public good and therefore, the union considers the proposal for an Education Bank and a Students†Loan Scheme as a deliberate effort to commercialise public universities
“It is also an incentive for private universities to thrive and ultimately deny poor Nigerians access to university education.
“ASUU views the attempt by the government team to introduce the issue of Education Bank and Studentâ€s Loan Scheme into the renegotiation of the 2009 Federal Government of Nigeria and ASUU agreement as an attempt to blackmail the union before the Nigerian students and the general public.â€�
Recall that Prof. Lawan Abubakar, the Bauchi Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities also said rejected the scheme describing it as a wild idea.
Abubakar also said the union rejected the idea on the ground that ''that the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria clearly states that funding education is the sole responsibility of Governments at various levels and not parents�.
He said added that the idea of education bank would not work in Nigeria because not all the students will have access to the loan.
ASUU: More lecturers disagree with FG on education bank scheme
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Ahead of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship primary in Lagos, a former governor of the state and National Leader of the party, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally endorsed the candidacy of Jide Sanwo-Olu.
The governorship primary election which was earlier scheduled to hold on Sunday along with other states was shifted to Monday due to logistics constraints in both Lagos and Imo States, according to the party.
Read his statement below:
“Tomorrow, our party and the people of Lagos will have an encounter with destiny. We shall hold our governorship primary.
“With the holding of direct primaries to elect governorship candidates in Lagos and other states, the APC takes a groundbreaking step toward greater internal democracy and progressive governance for the benefit of all people.
“While our party is young, it has grown fast and has travelled far in a short time. This speaks well of the character of you, the partyâ€s rank-and-file members. What, in other nations, has taken political parties generations to achieve, we have done in a few brief years.
“No other party in Nigeria dare attempt what we have already dedicated ourselves to do. I thank and commend all APC members and all Lagosians who have lent their support to this historic and humane mission upon which our party has embarked.
“We are democrats in the truest sense of the word. As such, we forever search for what is good and right for the people. With this ideal as our guide, tomorrowâ€s primary cannot be shaded by selfish ambition or the perceived personal grievance between this or that person.
“Something much greater waits in the balance. What is at stake is nothing less than the future of the people of this state and how we can best maximise our collective destiny. By resort to direct primaries, the party places the peopleâ€s future soundly in their hands.
“As democracy would have it, you shall be the authors of the partyâ€s nomination and hopefully our next state government. I trust in the wisdom of the people and will abide it. However, as a leader of the party and as a former governor of our beloved and excellent Lagos, I would be remiss if I did not make a few observations regarding the primary. My goal is and shall always be a better Lagos. To this objective, I have dedicated the greater part of my public life.
“Roughly 20 years ago, a corps of dedicated and patriotic Lagosians, put aside personal interests and rivalries, to put their minds and best ideas together for the good of the state. Out of this collaborative effort, was born a master plan for economic development that would improve the daily lives of our people. Bestowed on me was the honour of a lifetime when I was elected to be your governor in 1999. My administration faithfully implemented that plan.
“The government of my immediate successor, Tunde Fashola, also honoured this enlightened plan. Where state government remained true to that blueprint, positive things happened. During my tenure and Governor Fasholaâ€s, Lagos state recorded improvements in all aspects of our collective existence, from public health to public sanitation, from education to social services, from the administration of justice to the cleaning of storm and sewage drains.
“Businesses, large and small, invested, hired millions of workers and thrived. All Lagosians were to fully participate and justly benefit from the social dividends and improvements wrought by this plan. From the common labourer to business leaders, to professionals and our industrious civil service. We all were to be partners in a monumental but joint enterprise.
“None was to be alienated. None was to be left out. And none were to be pushed aside. This is especially true for those who contributed so much to our development, whether as a business leader who has invested heavily in Lagos the homeowner who struggles to pay his fair share of taxes or as someone employed in the hard work of keeping our streets and byways clean so that others may go about their daily tasks unimpeded.
“I make no pretence that the master plan is perfect. It can always be fine-tuned. However, whenever a government departed from this plan without a compelling reason, the state and its people have borne the painful consequence of the improper departure. I am encouraged by the emergence of a candidate in this primary who has served the state in senior positions in my administration, the Fashola administration and even in the current one.
“While possessing a wealth of experience and exposure, he is a young man endowed with superlative vision and commitment. Most importantly, he understands the importance of the blueprint for development. He esteems it as a reliable and well-conceived vehicle for the future development of the state. He also knows the value of reaching out and working with others in order to maximize development and provide people with the best leadership possible.
“We walk into this primary strong and confidently believing in the right course we are to take. We shall emerge from this primary even stronger and more confident that we have taken that course by returning Lagos and our party to their finest path.”
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BREAKING: Tinubu speaks on Lagos APC governorship primary, backs Sanwo-Olu’s emergence
Open champion Francesco Molinari secures the winning point as Europe regain the Ryder Cup with victory over the United States in France.
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Nigeria’s main labour unions on Sunday suspended a national strike and announced further talks with the government about raising the minimum wage.
The blue collar Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its white collar counterpart the Trade Union Congress (TUC) launched the strike on Wednesday.
The unions have proposed a new monthly minimum wage of between 45,000 naira and 65,000 naira ($125-$180, 107-154 euros) against the current 18,000 naira.
NLC president Ayuba Wabba told reporters an invitation had been received to resume talks with the government and private sector representatives on October 4 and 5.
“We demand that this shall be the final session of the committee and a final report will be submitted to Mr President immediately,” Wabba said in Nigeria’s capital of Abuja.
“In order to avail the committee of the necessary conducive environment to hold this crucial meeting and conclude it’s work, organised labour has… decided to suspend the strike action with effect from today, Sunday September 30, 2018,” Wabba said.
The state governments have raised concerns about their ability to pay any increased wage.Most still owe their workers several months’ backpay, despite a huge cash bailout by the federal government.
Nigeria's main unions suspend national strike
Ambode had refused to back down or support the candidacy of Jide Sanwo-Olu claiming he will test his popularity at the primaries.
Until recently, there were beliefs that the Governor, who seemed to have fallen out of favour with majority of the party members in the state, will secure a second term without mush hassle.
As the National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshimohole announced the rescheduling of the primaries till Monday, October 1, 2018, the aspirants are beginning to tell members how competent they are.
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Ambode had refused to back down or support the candidacy of Jide Sanwo-Olu claiming he will test his popularity at the primaries.
Pulse monitored the World Press Conference which held at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja on Sunday, September 30, 2018.
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I have done everything in the last three and half years to serve people selflessly and to serve the poor. And that is why you see that most of the projects we are doing is about alleviating the sufferings of the poor and the only thing is for us to continue to do that in next four years.
Do not let us go too far but we know and that is the truth, We don't want to talk about all the things that we know but we know that our leaders should have a rethink because the truth is this, I will not stand here on the mandate of Lagosians and allow our great party, APC to filter away the opportunity by putting in somebody that the opposition will take out because of lack of credibility.
So, I think our leaders should have a rethink, this is not about me but about the greater opportunity which APC stands for to change the progress of Nigeria together.
In the last two or three weeks, they have been putting a lot of campaign of calumny in the social media and also disparaging our personality and our character but when you see it, we have never responded and have never abused anybody because we believe that there is always a reason for us to come together as a family. We are a one happy family in APC.
Now the truth is this, the candidate, the aspirant that they are putting up to compete against us is not a fit and proper person to take this position and that remains the fact, this is the truth. Party leaders and even party members have been misled to understand that this is a better candidacy than myself.
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This particular aspirant as you all know, you can go and check, the records are there. This is somebody that has been arrested for spending fake American Dollars in a night club in America and he's been detained for months with mugshots before all these campaign started.
It's also known that he doesn't have the competence to do what he's been promoted for saying he is going to do, he doesn't have the competence to do what he is saying he can do. The records are there in Gbagada General hospital, this is somebody that has been rehabilitated before.
The primaries is taking place tomorrow, we believe strongly, even though tomorrow is our Independence Day, it is important that everybody is prepared for the primaries. As we speak, the national headquarters of our party has sent the election committee to Lagos but I am yet to receive the guidelines. I am an aspirant in tomorrow's competition.
I believe strongly that the preparations are still on going but there are some things that we really need to iron out and I believe strongly that the chairman of our great party, Comrade Oshiomhole will be able to correct some of the things that we have noticed.
We are committed to the outcome of the primaries, we are committed to the tenets and principles of our great party but what we will not want to accept is to disenfranchise all the millions of people that we have been able to bring into the APC fold just by our mere performances. So, what we heard or what we have is that there is a register that is being brought to the state of which only include those that are registered with APC since 2014.
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What about all the millions of other supporters of APC that we have brought into the fold till date. Now they say, this is the membership slip that I have, I don't have a membership card, so are you saying that me as a governor will not be entitled to vote tomorrow?
The national headquarters and electoral committee need to make adjustments and amendment to this. All the people that have registered as members of APC should be entitled to vote in the direct primaries, that isi how we entrench the democratic values that we are all preaching.
So, if someone like me can be disenfranchised because I don't have a card, what happens to other members of APC. We believe that these things can be corrected and we should allow everybody to come out and exercise their civic duties and right and choose whoever they want as their gubernatorial candidate for APC. So I plead with the NWC, with our party chairman and all those interested in this whole process to ensure we do the right thing. And I believe we will come out triumphant.
There is no war here, it's just about us trying to preach the tenets of Democracy. if we say we are democrats, let us practice the tenets of democracy till the end, that is what we must bequeath to the generation coming behind us. I am not willing to respond to the questions on rifts, there is no rift. The truth is the whole story is not about the progress and development of Nigeria only but more about the progress and development of Lagos. I have done everything to make sure that these values are the values that I preach, they are the values that I practice and God will help us.
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The Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, explained why he endorsed Prof. Babagana Umara-Zulum, the State Commissioner For Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement to succeed him. Shettima made the endorsement on Saturday night while addressing all the governorship aspirants in the state ahead of Sundayâ€s governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Maiduguri. […]
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The organised labour has suspended the nationwide strike.
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba announced this at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday.
“We invite you here today to inform you that we have received a firm and formal invitation to reconvene a meeting of tripartite committee scheduled for October 4 and 5 2018,� he said.
“We demanded that this shall be the final session of the committee assignment and that a formal report will then be submitted to Mr President immediately.
“In order to avail the committee the necessary conducive environment to hold this crucial meeting and conclude its work the organised labour has after obtaining the mandates of their necessary organs decided to suspend the ongoing warning strike with effect from today Sunday, September 30, 2018.�
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Just In: Labour suspends nationwide strike
