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FCT withdraws Labour permission to use Eagle Square for Workers’ Day celebration

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1 month ago

April 29, 2023

The Fidelinfo News

Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has denied organised labour unions access to use Abuja Eagle Square for celebration of International Workers’ Day coming up on May 1st.

Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, secretary-general of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC made the disclosure in Abuja on Friday during a pre-Mayday lecture held at Pascal Bafyau Labour House.

“They have withdrawn the permission and they don’t want to talk to us, the Minister of FCT has withdrawn our permission to use Eagle Square for the Mayday and clearly he is speaking for his government, it means the government doesn’t want to address the workers, so they don’t appreciate the work the workers have put over the years and we will not fair to appreciate ourselves,” Bafyai said.

The FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello communicated the withdrawal of venue to the labour union in a letter on Thursday through FCT administration, Ugboaja said.

The labour union had sought the permission to use a venue and it was granted to them, but it was latter withdrawn in a curious manner.

The Minister said the withdrawal was to enable the administration prepare the Eagle Square for the May 29 inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, a reason as labour described as utra-lame.

“The withdrawal has no implication on workers, the Mayday will hold but not in Eagle Square but the workers will mark their day from the NLC to every nook and cranny of Nigeria.

“The reason they gave was that they were renovating the Eagle Square for usage on May 29 and we’ll find it to be ultra lame this is not the first time there will be an inauguration we have had more than five to seven inaugurations in the past two decades and we have always held Mayday in the Eagle Square,” the secretary said.

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President Bola Tinubu Suspend Godwin Emefiele as CBN Governor

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33 mins ago

June 9, 2023

Olayiwola Quadril

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, CFR, from office with immediate effect,” the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Willie Bassey said in a Friday statement.

“This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy.

“Mr Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the Central Bank Governor pending the conclusion of the investigation and the reforms.”

Entertainment

Outrage As Hilda Baci Reportedly Charges People N25,000 To Meet Her In Abuja

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3 hours ago

June 9, 2023

Olayiwola Quadril

Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci has sparked outrage on social media as reports suggest she is charging a fee of N25,000 for individuals to meet her in Abuja.

On May 15, 2023, Hilda Baci achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing the previous Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time held by Chef Lata Tondon from Rewa, India in 2019.

The Akwa Ibom chef, not only broke Tondon’s record of 87 hours and 45 minutes but went on to cook for an astounding 100 hours and 40 minutes, making her the first individual in the world to spend such an extended duration of time cooking.

Although the Guinness World Record is yet to officially confirm Hilda Baci as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon, the Nigerian chef has engaged in controversial acts that have triggered widespread criticism and debate within the country.

On Thursday night, reports emerged that Hilda is charging a substantial fee for personal meet-ups in Abuja. It is alleged that individuals are required to pay N25,000 to have a brief encounter with her on June 24, 2023.

While Hilda Baci has not publicly addressed the allegations, the reported fee has ignited public outrage on social media platforms with many Nigerians expressing their disappointment and concern over what they perceive as an exorbitant charge to meet a chef.

Football

Messi Won’t Find Life Easy In MLS –Rooney

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3 hours ago

June 9, 2023

Olayiwola Quadril

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has warned Lionel Messi that he should braze up for tough time in Major League Soccer (MLS).

Recall that Messi confirmed this week that he is joining Inter Miami as a free agent.

Rooney, who is currently in charge of DC United, is hoping that the 35-year-old’s MLS debut could come against his side.

Inter Miami are due to face DC United in Washington on July 8.

Rooney told reporters: “It’d be nice if we were his first opponents for D.C. fans to see him up close and for us to challenge ourselves against him.

“One thing I will say is that it’s not going to be easy for him. The league’s a difficult league, and I don’t think he’s going to come over here and absolutely tear it up immediately.

“He’ll have to adapt because it’s a bit different; it won’t be an easy ride for him.”