LOKOJA, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State has condemned the siege on its State Headquarters in Lokoja on wednesday morning by a mob that barricaded all entrances to the office and prevented access to staff to carry out routine duties. The siege also prevented attorneys representing political parties involved in […]
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The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has announced the suspension of the ongoing nationwide strike, effective immediately. The decision to suspend the strike was taken following the intervention of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, who met with labour leaders earlier on Wednesday. The labor […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a fresh election will be held in some locations in Kogi State, Nigeria, on Saturday 18th November 2023. The decision comes after INEC found that result sheets had been completed before voting began in the affected areas. A statement by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, a National Commissioner […]
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Nigerian unions have grounded activities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja in protest of an attack on the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, in Imo State. The unions, the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), accused the Imo State government of using police officers to assault Ajaero. The […]
Read MoreIsrael has said it hit 320 more targets in the Gaza Strip, while Palestinian authorities say homes were hit “without warning”.Israel’s defence minister says the campaign could take “one month, two months, three months… at the end there will be no more Hamas”.He also hints at a ground attack – but says before Hamas “meets […]
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Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is warning of the dangers of weaponised fake news and misinformation in the lead-up to the country’s off-cycle governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states on November 11th. INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said on October 16th that the commission is “conscious of the critical role of the […]
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel in a show of support after the weekend’s deadly attacks by Hamas. Mr Blinken is expected to seek the release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas, some of whom are American. He will also urge restraint and seek safe passage for Gaza’s civilians ahead of a […]
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Dozens of gunmen from the Islamist militant group Hamas appear to have entered southern Israel in a surprise attack and are currently at large. Israel’s military says it is striking targets in the Gaza Strip amid a “situational assessment”. Earlier, dozens of rockets were launched toward Israel, setting off air raid sirens across the country. […]
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Nigerian labour unions have rejected the government’s offer of a six-month provisional wage increase of $32 (£26) for all workers and are set to go on strike on Tuesday. The unions are demanding a monthly wage of $255 (£210) to help deal with the rising cost of living, which has soared since President Bola Tinubu […]
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A wing of the Supreme Court complex in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, was engulfed by fire on Monday morning. The fire was brought under control without any casualties, but it is unclear whether any sensitive documents or files were destroyed. A source told Vanguard newspaper that the fire was likely caused by an electrical malfunction in […]
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