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CSOs Caution NLC Against August 2 Planned Indefinite Nationwide Strike

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... Say Strike Will Compound Hardship Faced by Nigerians  Northern based Coalition of Civil Society Organisations today cautioned Nigeria Labour Congress against  planned indefinite nationwide strike action in view of the long term gains of fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration.  In a recent development, NLC gave the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, or face an indefinite nationwide strike from August 2. Consequently, NLC directed all affiliates   to commence mobilisation of workers and civil society allies for a mass protest across Nigeria .  But the  Coalition disagree with NLC's decision  , saying that any form of nationwide strike by the labour unions now, will not only compound  current economic hardship faced by the masses ,but also counter productive and  catalyst for impending cha...

SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE NATIONAL COORDINATOR , APC CRITICAL STAKEHOLDERS FORUM, YUSUF MSHELIZZA GWAMNA DURING A NATIONAL PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE STATE OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS, APC. DATE: TUESDAY 26TH JULY, 2023VENUE: SANDRALIA HOTELS JABI, ABUJA.

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PROTOCOL Gentlemen of the Press, Ladies and gentlemen. It is time to reposition our party for greatness. May I  welcome you all to this auspicious press briefing where we shall address critical issues surrounding our Party, the All Progressives Congress, APC. We firmly believe that the APC is the only National Party in Nigeria which believes in competence, credibility and dedicated service. Since the inception of the Party, the APC has strived to survive after its successful victory against the then incumbent President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. For eight years, the governing party was bedeviled with leadership crises ranging from the unceremonious exit of H.E John Odigie Oyegun to the sacking of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole's Working Committee, followed by various factional National Chairmen of our party. The appointment of Caretaker /CONVENTION Extra-ordinary PLANNING COMMITTEE  and then the emergence of Sen. Abdullahi Adamu as National Chairman and his sudden resignat...

Forum Of Ward Chairmen Of APC Endorsed Abdullahi Ganduje As APC National Chairman.

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The Forum Of APC Ward Chairmen endorsed Kano former governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as national chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC). The forum made this known in a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. The convener of the forum of the APC ward Chairmen, who is also the APC Chairman, Garki Ward, Abuja, Hon. Mai Kasuwa Duwa said, APC is too sensitive to be left without its National Chairman especially at this crucial time when government is just being formed. "It is no longer news that the immediate past National Chairman of our great Party, Sen Abdullahi Adamu has resigned his position from the party". "The  APC which won the 2023 presidential elections needs a highly competent hands to complement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the government is to implement the manifesto of the party. At no time should the party be at variance with the President if we must make head way as the ruling party and a seating government".  "The  APC is too sens...

Avoid Overheating Polity over Appointments,Comrade Mohammed Urges Kaduna APC Chieftains

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By Comrade Musa Mohammed Kaduna based public commentator and media consultant, Comrade Musa Mohammed has urged aggrieved All Progressives Congress Chieftains in Kaduna to avoid overheating the polity over issues of appointments . According to him , the recent allegations of  ‘recycling’ political appointees; lack of reward, and thought  abandonment by Governor Uba Sani led administration is not only wrong ,but also too early . In statement personally signed and made available to journalists , Comrade Musa Mohammed averred that those saying appointments are being delayed because of some party leaders, who are either signifying interest to be appointed themselves or vying for their cronies, it's not true.  He explained ," Kaduna is a very complex state, so you need to consult and carry everybody along. You cannot just sit down somewhere and make up a list so that you don’t have the kind of flares we are seeing now. If those complaining know the kind of pressure ...

Ganduje, A catalyst for a progressive Nigeria under President Tinubu

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A group, Coalition of Progressive APC Stakeholders, has called for support for the emergence of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the substantive Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), saying he is the catalyst to deliver a comprehensive and progressive leadership to the party and Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In the tumultuous world of Nigerian politics, the leadership of a political party can often make or break a government’s performance. One individual who has consistently stood out for his exceptional contributions to the national politics and integration landscape of the party and Nigeria at large is, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. A man whose intellect and leadership qualities were evident in every word he spoke.  Amidst the heated political atmosphere, where negative campaigning had become the norm, Umar Ganduje is a catalyst to stem the turbulent challenges facing our great party.  However, this is the man for the moment. We th...

HAJIA ZAINAB MUSA MUSAWA: THE NOMINEE AS INCOMING HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER KATSINA STATE

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Hajia Zainab Musa Musawa Team Lead Government Enterprise And Empowerment Program (GEEP), Born in London, England, on June 28, 1983, Zainab Musa Musawa was raised in a big family that emphasized culture, education, and hard work. She was conceived during the political era of Malam Aminu Kano, who advocated for “democratization, women’s empowerment, and freedom of expression,” and was raised by diplomats and empaths. Her parents were both wonderful individuals who instilled in her the importance of respect, love, and self-worth. Growing up, Zainab was an adventurous child who dared to attempt anything, but her insatiable curiosity about learning new things led her to pursue further education.She began her studies in 1986 at Kaduna’s Essence International School, then moved on to the Federal Government Girls College in Zaria, where she finished secondary school in the year 2000. At the reputable University of Abuja, where Zainab was admitted to study Accounting, she earned a B...

Tinubu's Agenda: Current Pains are for Short Period , Says APC Cheiftain

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The Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups today came out strongly to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reform  policies,as they will Nigeria greater.  According to the support groups, so far President Tinubu has not only  demonstrated good knowledge of governance,he has also shown the  commitment to take drastic decisions through his reform agenda to take the country to a greater heights. Briefing journalists on the State of the Nation ,the  Director General of Confederation of the APC Support Groups and National Chairman of Tinubu Shettima Network, Engineer (Dr.) Kailani Muhammad urged Nigerians to be patient with the Tinubu led APC government with hope that the future will be better and bright. On the current  hardship, Eng. Kailani who acknowledged that Nigerians are groaning under hardship, expressed  optimism over the deliberate efforts made to provide succour and gave assurance that the pains are just for a ...