Telecom services risk disruption as 800 workers begin strike

Nigeria’s telecom sector risks shutdown as about 800 workers from the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association have embarked on strike, threatening to cripple services nationwide. The union, largely contract staff, warned of massive disruptions to telecom operations if its demands were not met, as this would leave millions of subscribers to face a…

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Olukoyede flays lawyers hunting for clients at EFCC offices

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, on Monday, described as embarrassing, the situation in which lawyers roam the premises of the commission, hunting for clients without considering the decency of their profession. He, therefore, urged defence counsel in the commission’s cases to be guided by the ethics of their profession…

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Osimhen not greedy in failed Chelsea move — Mikel

Long-term Chelsea target and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is “not a greedy boy”, according to former Blues midfielder John Obi Mikel. Throughout the summer transfer window, Chelsea were heavily linked with the 25-year-old who had been made available by his Italian club. Despite the saga dragging on for weeks, there was an expectation that the…

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DSS releases NLC president, Ajaero, on bail

9th September 2024 Nigerian Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero The Department of State Services has granted administrative bail to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero. Pro-democracy activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, announced his release in a tweet on Monday night. “BREAKING: The fascist regime of @officialABAT…

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NHRC seeks re-training of security personnel in North East

The National Human Rights Commission has recommended prioritisation and immediate retraining of security operatives in the North East of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states. This came as the commission said it reached out to a total of 48,598 forcibly displaced persons within the first and second quarters of the year through its rights monitoring arm,…

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INEC chairman arrives in Edo for mock accreditation, others

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Monday arrived in Benin, Edo State capital as part of events lined up for the state governorship election slated for September 21, 2024. According to the itinerary, the INEC boss will witness a mock accreditation in three locations, a readiness assessment of INEC…

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Things to expect as Apple launches iPhone 16 

Apple’s most important launch event will take place on Monday, September 9 at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. This is one of the company’s biggest annual showcases, where it will unveil the iPhone 16 lineup alongside significant updates to its popular AirPods and Apple Watch ranges. Apple is also expected to introduce “Apple Intelligence,” a…

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