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[JUST IN] Strike: NLC, TUC Summon ‘Extraordinary’ NEC Meeting
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have summoned what the unions described as an extraordinary National Executive Council meeting.
The National Vice-President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, made this known in an interview with our correspondent on Tuesday afternoon.
The aim of the meeting, according to him, is to review the modalities of the planned strike following the brutalisation of the National President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, review the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Federal Government and the Organized Labour on October 2, 2023, following the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit which the Labour centres said has caused “untold hardship” to Nigerians.
READ ALSO: Court Issues Fresh Order Restraing NLC From Further Strike In Imo
He stated, “We will be holding an extraordinary NEC meeting any moment from now. The modalities include the injustice meted upon comrade Ajaero, the planned strike and the MOU signed with the Federal Government. More details will be revealed after the meeting.”
The PUNCH reports that the organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, on Friday, issued a five-day ultimatum over the earlier arrest of the National President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, by the police in Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday.
The labour centres demanded the redeployment of the commissioner of police in the state and the arrest and prosecution of the aide of the government who was alleged to have perpetrated the attack.
The unions also threatened to embark on a nationwide industrial action if their demands were not met in five days from Friday.
READ ALSO: JUST IN: Police Allegedly Arrest NLC President In Owerri
Ajaero was arrested by the police ahead of the state-wide protest in Imo on Wednesday. This was disclosed by the NLC’s Head of Information, Benson Upah.
Although the police denied arresting Ajaero, stating that he was merely taken into protective custody to prevent a mob attack, the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, accused the labour leader of meddling in the political affairs of the state.
The attack on the labour leader has been condemned by many prominent Nigerians and civil society organisations, including the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, and human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN).
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Ikpea Of APC Sweeps Edo Central Senatorial Seat By-election [SEE RESULTS]
Joseph Ikpea of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has been declared winner of Saturday, August 16, 2025 by-election for Edo Central Senatorial District of the state.
According to figures released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from the collation centre in Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Area, Dr. Ikpea scored 105,129 votes, to defeat his closest opponent, Prince Joe Okojie of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 15,146 votes.
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Ikpea, from the small town of Ewatto, Esan South East Local Government Area will take over from Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, following his victory in the September 21, 2025 Governorship Election is Edo State,
Breakdown of Votes by Local Government Areas:
Esan Central:
APC – 20,781
PDP – 2,065
Esan North-East:
APC – 20,366
PDP – 4,566
Esan South-East:
APC – 14,873
PDP – 4,036
Esan West:
APC – 39,490
PDP – 2,270
Igueben:
APC – 9,619
PDP – 2,209
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Edo: APC’s Omosede Igbinedion Wins Ovia Federal Constituency By-election
Barrister Gabriella Omosede Igbinedion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ovia Federal Constituency By-election.
Omosede polled 77,053 votes in the Saturday’s by-election.
The returning officer, Mr Clement Ighodaro, announced the result in the early hours of Sunday at Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West Local Government Area.
READ ALSO: By-election: PDP, APC Exchange Words Over Alleged Plan To Disrupt Poll
Igbinedion, daughter of the influential Igbinedion family of Okada, swept aside her rivals in what observers described as a one-sided contest.
Her closest challenger, Mr Johnny Aikpitanyi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), polled 3,838 votes, while Dr Sandra Asemota of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) scored 925 votes.
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JUST IN: Emir Of Zuru, General Sani Sami, Is Dead
The Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Major General Muhammad Sani Sami Gomo II (rtd), has passed away at the age of 79.
A palace source confirmed to Tribune Online that the one-time military governor of Bauchi State died today (Sunday) in his palace in Zuru.
Born in Zuru, the late monarch joined the Army on 10 December 1962 and attended training courses both in Nigeria and abroad.
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The first-class monarch was appointed military governor of Bauchi State after a coup on 31 December 1983 that brought in late General Muhammadu Buhari to power.
He held office until August 1985, when General Ibrahim Babangida took over from Buhari.
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