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Ohanaeze Ndigbo, led by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu, has expressed its willingness to hold discussions with Mr. Simon Ekpa and his group to address the recurring sit-at-home directives in the Southeast region. In a statement personally signed by Chief Iwuanyawu, he urged Ekpa and his group to come forward and present their grievances. The release by |
Nigerian citizens took to the streets in protest against the recent fuel price hike and rising costs, with hundreds marching through major cities on the first day of a nationwide strike. The strike, called to protest the removal of petrol subsidies and demand a new minimum wage, saw placard-carrying protesters led by union leaders marching |
The organized labour has announced the suspension of its nationwide protest after holding a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. Dele Alake, the president's special adviser on special duties, communications, and strategy, issued a statement confirming the development. According to the statement seen by Naija247news , "The Nigerian Labour Congress, led by its President, |
"Niger Military Suspends Uranium and Gold Exports to France, Forms Strategic Alliance with Russia, Naija247news Reports" Niger's decision to halt uranium and gold exports to France is a bold move aimed at asserting sovereignty and strengthening its economic position. The suspension of these exports reflects the nation's determination to gain greater control over its natural |
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has set the dates for its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings as August 2 and 3, 2023, respectively. According to a statement issued on Friday in Abuja and signed by the party's Acting National Secretary, Barrister Festus Fuante, the notice |