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Bauchi: Army Reiterates Commitment To Supporting Officers’ Widows
The Nigerian Army, on Thursday, reiterated commitment to continue to support the widows of their fallen heroes while in active service.
The Commander, Nigerian Army Armoured Corps in Bauchi state, Maj:-Gen. Mohammed Ahmed stated this during widows outreach organised by the Bauchi state chapter of the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), Armoured Corps.
According to him, the Nigerian army recognised the sacrifices that had been made by the widows’ loved ones and the sacrifices the widows were making, adding that their strength would strengthen and motivate the officers defending the country.
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He charged other officers in the army to put in their best to ensure that the families of the deceased officers were given the best of treatment, saying they remained families ‘till the kingdom comes’.
“As part of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieut:-Gen.Taoreed Lagbaja’s philosophy, motivation is one of the key cardinal points.
“So, today, we honour you these brave women who have lost their loved ones in service to our great country Nigeria.
“We know the loss is unimaginable and irreparable but we thank you for your unwavering support and resilience.
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“We will never forget the sacrifices you and your loved ones have made and you have remained part of the heroes which we are.
“We will continue to support you to the best of our ability and I want to assure you that it’s part of the Chief of Army Staff’s policy to ensure that this is done,” he said.
The Commander explained that the federal government had also registered all the army personnel in life assurance where it would be paying the premium; this, he said, would go a long way in supporting the wives and children of any deceased officers.
Earlier, Mrs Hafsat Ahmed, Chairperson, NAOWA, said that the outreach was not just about support, but to also create a space where empathy transcends words, for bonds to be formed and for a community of understanding to flourish.
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She lauded the Commander, Armoured Corps for his support to the association both financially, morally and physically.
Also, one of the beneficiaries of the outreach who spoke on behalf of all, appreciated the Nigerian Army, NAOWA as well as the Commander, Armoured Corps for the kind gesture.
Some of the items distributed to 16 widows during the outreach included food items, clothing materials, cash gifts and some other things to make them celebrate the festive period with ease.
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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court
The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.
Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.
In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.
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The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.
They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.
The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.
In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.
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The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.
The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.
According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.
However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.
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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru
Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.
Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.
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La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.
The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.
The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.
He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.
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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.
DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.
A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.
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“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.
“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.
“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.
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