With imported sacrificial cows, ancient hymns and growing support, some nationalist Jews hope to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem’s Old City, at a site at the heart of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. In a suburb of Tel Aviv, a group of choristers were getting ready for the moment they will rejoice at the reconstruction of the Jewish temple some 2,000 years after its destruction, which they believe will accelerate the arrival of the messiah. But for others, realising their goal would massively inflame tensions around the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem. Chorister Shmuel Kam said Jews have…
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The Trade Union Congress, TUC and Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC have shelved planned nationwide strike, following an agreement with the federal government. The National Industrial Court earlier on Monday granted an order restraining the NLC and TUC from embarking on industrial action on Wednesday. This medium reports that the agreement was jointly signed by the TUC president, Festus Osifo and his secretary-general Nuhu Toro; NLC president, Joseph Ajaero and his general-secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja as well as the speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila and the permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Kachollom…
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, awarded a N10 million fine against Mr Festus Keyamo, the immediate-past Minister of State for Labour and Employment for filing a frivolous suit against Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate in the Feb. 25 election. Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling, awarded a N5 million fine each in favour of Abubakar and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, totalling a N10 million against Keyamo. Justice Omotosho, who described the suit as “frivolous, vexatious and abuse of court processes,” directed that the fine should be paid…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN)cour has declared industrial action over the removal of fuel subsidy. The pump price of fuel tripled after President Bola Tinubu declared that fuel subsidy was gone. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) had directed its retail station to jerk up the price of fuel per litre from N197 to between N488 and N570. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) had subsequently declared nationwide strike, with effect from Wednesday. In a statement, JUSUN’s General Secretary, M.J. Akwashiki, directed all branches and chapters of the union to begin nationwide mobilisation and withdrawal of service from…
The Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, on Monday, said he went around the state’s metropolis to urge people to come out and go about their various businesses. The Governor made this known on his Twitter page. Sharing photos, he said, “Today, I went around Enugu metropolis to urge our people to come out and go about their various businesses. “Ndi Enugu will not continue to sit at home on Monday, the first working day of the week. We should not encourage the crippling of our economy but must work to ensure it is revived.” The governor had on Thursday last…
The Ogun State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta on Monday commenced hearing of the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, against Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Daily Post report, both the APC and the PDP mobilised their members to be at the tribunal for solidarity. However, political thugs stormed the venue of the tribunal with canes, otherwise known as pankere, attacking percieved opponents while police officers and other security agents watched. Although the road leading to the court was barricaded at both ends by the police, it…
We Must Begin Process of Healing PDP Now – Chieftain Tells Party Stakeholders, Supporters Honourable Bukoye Marooph Bintinlaye , on Monday, called on stakeholders of the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to put aside their differences and work towards its unity. Bintinlaye’s appeal is coming at a time the party is witnessing massive defections. He said for the Kwara PDP to move forward, it is essential that the process of healing the party must begin immediately. He also urged party members to put aside issues capable of causing division in the party as…
The Kwara State Government has approved a temporary palliative measure to bring some ease to workers following the removal of petrol subsidy by the Federal Government. The State Head of Service, Mrs Susan Modupe Oluwole announced today that the State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has directed that the workdays be reduced from five days to three days per week for every worker. Mrs Oluwole directed all Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the State to immediately work out a format indicating the alternating work days for each worker under them. The Head of Service however, warned the workers…
Stienior military officers have reportedly begun lobbying the President Bola Tinubu-led administration over the appointments of a new Chief of Defence Staff, Chief Of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and the Chief of Air Staff. it was gathered that Nigeria’s current Service Chiefs include the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao. According to Daily Sun, over 300 officers from the Army, Navy, and Airforce may be forced to retire…
Honourable Bukoye Marooph Bintinlaye , on Monday, called on stakeholders of the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to put aside their differences and work towards its unity. Bintinlaye’s appeal is coming at a time the party is witnessing massive defections. He said for the Kwara PDP to move forward, it is essential that the process of healing the party must begin immediately. He also urged party members to put aside issues capable of causing division in the party as a result of the in-fightings that occurred before, during and after the general elections and embrace peace.…