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NLC Nasarawa branch begins indefinite strike over salary demands  The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, in Nasarawa state commenced an indefinite strike this morning  following  the state  government’s inability to meet their demands. The workers had earlier given the state government up till May11, 2017 to meet their demands or face an industrial action.

Stars of The Wedding Party sequel head to Dubai for shoot Nollywood’s biggest-ever movie ups the stakes with gorgeous locations in one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting destinations. Lagos, Nigeria - The rumours that have been swirling around for months have finally been confirmed – Nigeria’s highest-grossing film, The Wedding Party, will be shooting scenes for a sequel in Dubai.

'Beware of scammers, we are not recruiting' - NNPC warns Nigerians The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)  has called on the attention of the general public to beware of any recruitment announcement or invitation for interviews as its organization is not employing at the moment. The warning to the general public comes after fake recruitments scams have been hovering around all social media platforms this year.

Dabiri-Erewa hails Joshua , a Nigerian-born boxer for defending his title Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has congratulated the Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Oluwafemi Joshua for defeating Wladimir Klitschko of Russia by defending his IBF heavyweight title. In statement signed by Abdurrahman Balogun, Special Assistant on Media, Dabiri-Erewa stated that the victory of Anthony was not only a thing of pride to Nigerians but the whole of Africa.

Photos: Lol...Governor Ortom is such a clown There was mild drama yesterday at the Workers Day celebration held at IBB Square in Makurdi when Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom touched his head as done by teachers during the March-pass. It was his way of telling the teachers that he understands their plight. He reaffirmed the promise he made last week to give priority to payment of salaries and ensure the general welfare of workers going forward

OBJ, Abdusalam and IBB hold private meeting in Niger State Three former Nigerian leaders, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) and General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) yesterday met behind closed doors in Minna, Niger State.  It was gathered that the meeting which lasted for over two hours was held at the hilltop home of former military president, IBB. Details of the meeting is still not known.

Photos: Rainstorm destroys over 40 buildings, renders 200 people homeless in Kebbi state   A  Sunday  night rainstorm has destroyed over 40 houses, healthcare centres and rendered 200 people homeless in were destroyed in in Makera village, Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State.The Director of Social Development in the area, Salihu Mohammed, who confirmed the incident on Monday, May 1, in Birnin Kebbi, said that the storm occurred late at night