Concerned Trade Unions in Ekiti State , comprising artisans and commercial drivers, on Tuesday staged an anti-workers’ protest in Ado Ekiti, accusing the leadership of labour of taking N25 million bribe to destabilise the Ayo Fayose-led government .
Daily Times
The National Co-ordinator of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, on Mondayurged Yoruba people to prepare to defend themselves against any external aggres
Guardian
President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to visit restive Niger Delta region, recently rocked by series of attacks on oil facilities with the Niger Delta Avengers claiming responsibilities.
National Mirror
Federal Government has earmarked about N600m in this year’s budget to boost water supply and irrigation farming through the Zobe Dam in Katsina State. A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Danlami Kurfi (APC, Dutsinma/Kurfi federal constituency) who stated before newsmen yesterday, said of the amount, about N300 million would be used for irrigation at the dam to boost food production. Kurfi also said a contract for the supply of water from the dam to communities in Dutsinma and Kurfi would soon be awarded.
Leadership
The outgoing Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa, Mr Joel Madaki, on Tuesday denied media reports that he promised to refund N5 million to the EFCC.
The Nation
The All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ondo State has accused the state government of alleged diversion of the bailout funds as loans to members of NURTW, Artisans, market women in exchange for their voter’s cards. ‎
Tribune
CONTRARY to the news that only three soldiers died a fortnight ago after they drowned in Bayelsa State, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has claimed that no fewer than 50 troops actually lost their lives.