Dr. Alex Otti, governorship candidate of the Labour Party, has been declared winner of the state governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Professor Nnenna Oti, INEC returning officer for the state announced Dr. Otti winner on Wednesday afternoon.According to the results announced by the returning officer, Otti scored
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President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero has directed public sector workers in the country to embark on strike beginning from Wednesday next week.He also directed that affiliate unions constituting the Nigeria Labour Congress should also be on standby for picketing exercises across all branches of the Central Bank
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The Rivers state government has asked Daar Communication, the owner of AIT/Raypower television and radio stations, to vacate the building they occupy in the next 48 hours.According to Newspaper report, the building housing the facilities of the media outlet in the Ozuoba area of Port Harcourt, the state capital, is
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A group has protested to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Abuja today March 22, demanding immediate declaration of the Candidate of Labour Party, Dr Alex Otti, as the winner of the March 18, governorship election in Abia state.The Pictures:UNITY TIMES earlier reported that INEC has promised to continue the
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The values of freedom, respect for human rights and the principle of holding periodic and genuine elections by universal suffrage are essential elements of democracy. In turn, democracy provides an environment for the protection and effective realization of human rights.For several years, the UN General Assembly and the former Commission
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President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated with renowned banker, philanthropist and Chairman of the United Bank of Africa (UBA) Group, Mr. Tony Elumelu, on the occasion of his 60th birthday,A statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application by a suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, seeking to strike out charges against him.In his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Emeka Nwite dismissed the application on the ground that the court has the exclusive right and Jurisdiction to hear
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The suspended collation of the Abia State governorship election will resume by 4pm Wednesday at the Collation Centre located inside the premises of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), headquarters Umuahia.Mrs. Rebecca Jim, head of voter education and publicity, confirmed this to Newspaper.According to her, the Presiding Officer and Vice
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Over 250 constitutional and human rights lawyers have called on the National Judicial Council (NJC), to direct all courts in Nigeria not to entertain cases brought before them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Recently, some judges have sentenced the chairman of the commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, to prison for
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Screening Committee for Bayelsa State yesterday screened and cleared Senator Douye Diri for the November 11, 2023 governorship election in the state.The screening exercise took place at the PDP headquarters in Abuja.Diri, who is the incumbent governor of the state, was the only aspirant from
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