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Rivers NULGE suspends strike amid resolution talks
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Rivers State chapter, has called off its planned strike following a closed-door meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The strike, which was due to commence at midnight on Tuesday, arose from a dispute in Emohua Local Government Area, where
Rivers NULGE suspends strike amid resolution talks
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Rivers State chapter, has called off its planned strike following a closed-door meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
The strike, which was due to commence at midnight on Tuesday, arose from a dispute in Emohua Local Government Area, where the recently re-elected Council Chairman, Chidi Lloyd, withheld the salaries of certain workers he insisted were not legitimate staff of the council.
The meeting was attended by the leadership of NULGE, members of the Local Government Service Commission, and the Chairman of Emohua LGA, Chidi Lloyd.
Although details of the resolutions reached were not disclosed, it was understood that an agreement was reached among the parties, paving the way for the suspension of the strike.
The industrial action had earlier sparked protests along the Emohua axis of the East–West Road, with workers barricading the entrance to the council secretariat.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Rivers State NULGE President, Clifford Paul, confirmed the suspension of the strike and assured workers that their concerns would be resolved.
The chairman of the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission, Israel Amadi, described the meeting as “fruitful” and commended the governor for stepping in.
Similarly, the chairman of Emohua LGA, Chidi Lloyd, lauded Governor Fubara’s transparent and decisive intervention in resolving the issue.
Rivers NULGE suspends strike amid resolution talks
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African airlines record 7.1% international passenger growth in August
African airlines recorded a 7.1% year-on-year increase in international passenger traffic in August 2025, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The post African airlines record 7.1% international passenger growth in August appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Economic Policies: “You’ll get the benefits,” Tinubu promises Nigerians
“I know what I took over. Don’t go back, look forward,” the president says. The post Economic Policies: “You’ll get the benefits,” Tinubu promises Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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SCUML seals two Sokoto firms over non-compliance with anti-money laundering laws
The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) sealed the premises of two Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), Iman Multi Structures Ltd and Daraja Motors on Monday, September 29, 2025. SCUML accused them of failing to comply with the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and the EFCC AML/CFT/CPF Regulations,
SCUML seals two Sokoto firms over non-compliance with anti-money laundering laws
The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) sealed the premises of two Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), Iman Multi Structures Ltd and Daraja Motors on Monday, September 29, 2025.
SCUML accused them of failing to comply with the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and the EFCC AML/CFT/CPF Regulations, 2024.
According to a statement by the EFCC via its official X account on Monday, both firms had earlier been sanctioned and fined on June 18, 2025, and August 13, 2025, respectively, for regulatory violations but failed to remit the fines to the government.
According to investigations by SCUML’s Zonal Coordinator, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE) Ahmadu Bello, the deadline given to the companies to pay the fines expired over a month ago.
SCUML stated that the sealed premises will remain closed until the affected firms comply with the extant anti-money laundering regulations.
SCUML seals two Sokoto firms over non-compliance with anti-money laundering laws
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APC has fulfilled its promise of change – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has claimed that the change promised to Nigerians by the All Progressives Congress, APC, ten years ago has been fulfilled by his administration. Tinubu said that those criticising the work of his administration are doing so simply because they do not understand mathematics. He made the remarks on Tuesday during a book
APC has fulfilled its promise of change – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has claimed that the change promised to Nigerians by the All Progressives Congress, APC, ten years ago has been fulfilled by his administration.
Tinubu said that those criticising the work of his administration are doing so simply because they do not understand mathematics.
He made the remarks on Tuesday during a book launch and the commissioning of projects in Imo State.
“Ten years ago, our great party, the APC, came into office with the promise of change. That change is being witnessed here today,” he said.
“The old ways brought our nation close to collapse. We broke the jinx. Nigeria is no longer where it was 10 years ago; we have passed that. We promised change, and today I can confidently tell you that the worst is over.
“Our critics can say whatever they want because they don’t know any better; their arithmetic has always been wrong.
“We understand financial engineering and progressive methodology much better than they do, which is why we are here.”
Meanwhile, many Nigerians are of the opinion that the ten years of the APC administration have brought them untold hardship.
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NAF Air Strike, The Accompanying Photo And One Other Thing
NAF Air Strike, The Accompanying Photo And One Other Thing
Rafiu Ajakaye
This is an unusual time — a dreadful one. We are not used to it. Lives are at stake. The anxiety is justified, and there is no dismissing people’s experiences and feelings — not by any inch.
Some have said we are in a state of war. It is their own way of saying it. However, in honour of the dead and to save everyone, this is a time to major only in the major.
So much has been said about the statement of the Nigerian Air Force which was issued yesterday. It has degenerated into arguments. Two things are at issue here: was there a statement on Monday September 29 by the NAF announcing an air strike on enemy position? Yes. The Air Force shared the statement on its official WhatsApp platform at 1:54pm yesterday. Some people claim the statement was not posted on their Facebook or other social handles. Does that invalidate its authenticity? No. Has the NAF disputed it issued the statement since it went viral yesterday? No. There is absolutely no basis for the disputations. Was there a security operation last night in the area of interest? Yes. There are pictures from the secret police, which was heavily involved in the operation last night.
Attached herewith are pictures from the DSS on the operation between Kogi and Kwara, in which several criminals were eliminated, and a screenshot from the NAF WhatsApp platform with editors.
What does the government gain in saying there was an operation if there was none? Many operations happen without getting to the media, legacy or new. When things are shared with the public, it is sometimes to keep our people at ease in times of tension. Nothing more. It serves no general good if we do not operate with minimal trust in times of crisis.
We should focus on the real issue, unite in the outrage against the enemies, and leave ‘fine, fine details’ for the good days. No one should have time for petty partisan bickering and twaddle now.
The other issue is the picture, which accompanied the NAF statement on different platforms. Yes, the NAF didn’t share its statement with the picture. But hey, what does that matter in the context of whether the operation happened? The problem would be if there was no engagement or airstrike at all, and someone just wrote a fiction and attached the picture. The strike happened. It did.
The news reporter in me took it further. At 3:11p.m. this afternoon, September 30, I spoke with the NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, to confirm to me if he issued the statement. He confirmed he issued it! My call was to satisfy “all righteousness”. Multiple authoritative sources had earlier told me the airstrike took place.
News media (including Sahara Reporters) have used pictures from thousands of kilometres away to illustrate their stories — attached herewith are screenshots of news media using old pictures to illustrate new stories. What is the fuss about a picture of a previous air strike in Borno or Alabama accompanying the statement?
Politicians do not miss opportunities to wrong-foot their opponents. Average citizens who are concerned about all of us getting out of this crisis stronger and better as a community should not join such chitchat. It is not worth it.
Finally, and this is in good faith, there is no truth to the claim that DSS withdrew weapons from the forest guards at any time. The leadership of the forest guards has disputed this claim. The DSS, for its part, has expressed strong reservations about the demoralising, albeit false, claim which was made in a viral video. We pray to God to console the bereaved woman— and every other ones — but her claim is not true. This clarification does not in any way delegitimise her grief. Not at all. May God uphold her and others in her position.
We will get out of this stronger and safer. Let us remain united and calm, and refuse to be at daggers-drawn with ourselves. That will be a road to the Golgotha.
︎ Mr. Ajakaye is the Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor
Rafiu Ajakaye This is an unusual time — a dreadful one. We are not used to it. Lives are at stake. The anxiety is justified, and there is no dismissing
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Teacher posting: Commissioner directs ASUBEB, SEMB to implement Otti’s orders within fortnight
Abia State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, has directed the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board, ASUBEB, and the Secondary Education Management Board, SEMB, to ensure that newly recruited teachers are posted to their places of comfort. Otti had last week warned that education officials who refuse to post new Abia teachers
Teacher posting: Commissioner directs ASUBEB, SEMB to implement Otti’s orders within fortnight
Abia State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, has directed the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board, ASUBEB, and the Secondary Education Management Board, SEMB, to ensure that newly recruited teachers are posted to their places of comfort.
Otti had last week warned that education officials who refuse to post new Abia teachers to their areas of comfort are taking significant risks.
Addressing a stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, informed ASUBEB and SEMB to ensure that the matter is resolved in line with Governor Otti’s instructions.
“So, I am here now publicly requesting ASUBEB and SEMB to make sure that in the next two weeks, this matter is settled. His Excellency is too busy to be distracted,” said Ubochi.
The commissioner charged the two agencies to execute their responsibilities through the teacher posting committees they had established.
He appealed for patience and understanding from the concerned teachers, assuring them that their requests would be met.
Ubochi, however, cautioned the new teachers to be dedicated, adding that they must not attempt to retain their previous positions in private schools while employed by the Abia State Government.
The meeting was attended by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Basic and Secondary Education, Kenechukwu Nwosu; the Executive Chairman of ASUBEB, Lydia Onuoha; and the Director in Charge of SEMB, Ngozi Onwubiko.
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Nigeria at 65: Tinubu to Address Nation Wednesday Morning
Nigeria at 65: Tinubu to Address Nation Wednesday Morning
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu will broadcast to the nation on Wednesday at 7 a.m., in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.
According to a release issued on Tuesday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, all television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are urged to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast.
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu will broadcast to the nation on Wednesday at 7 a.m., in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.According to a release issued on Tuesday
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NAFDAC bans 101 pharmaceutical products in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the immediate withdrawal, suspension, and cancellation of 101 pharmaceutical products. The post NAFDAC bans 101 pharmaceutical products in Nigeria appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Rivers govt cancels Independence Day parade
The Rivers State Government has cancelled the October 1 parade scheduled to take place at the Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day. In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Special Services Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dede Sampson Friday, the cancellation was said to be
Rivers govt cancels Independence Day parade
The Rivers State Government has cancelled the October 1 parade scheduled to take place at the Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day.
In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Special Services Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dede Sampson Friday, the cancellation was said to be in line with a pronouncement by the Federal Government.
The statement also apologised to the people of the state for any inconvenience the decision may have caused.
The Federal Government had earlier announced the cancellation of the Independence Day parade in Abuja but did not provide reasons for its decision.
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