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NLC, TUC, CSOS DEMAND REVERSAL OF NEW TARIFF OF ELECTRICITY

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The Leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Ondo state on Monday shutdown the Ondo State headquarters of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), located at NEPA area of Akure, the state capital.

The protest is in compliance with organised labour leadership’s directive over the recent hike in electricity tariff approved by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

The protesters who blocked the main gate prevented the staff of the company from gaining entrance to the premises as the protesting union members demand for the reversal of the tariff hike

The labour leaders arrived the BEDC head office in Akure early in the morning to prevent staff of the company from resuming work by blocking the main gate.

Addressing newsmen at the picketing of the Discos office, the Ondo state Chairman of the NLC, Comrade Victor Oladele Amoko described the recent hike in electricity tariff as unjustifiable.

Comrade Amoko flanked by the State JNC Chairman, Comrade Ademola Olapade and other affiliate union chairmen, noted with dismay the untold economic hardship the hike would have been causing the citizenry.

On his part, the State Chairman of TUC, Clement Fatuase called on President Bola Tinubu to stop various harsh economic policies his administration had been introducing in the last one year.

Comrade Fatuase said the BEDC and other Discos offices would remain shut down until the government reverses the new electricity tariff hike.

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Tope Alabi’s Daughter Ayomikun Ties the Knot in Intimate Ceremony Gospel music legend Tope Alabi’s daughter, Ayomikun, has exchanged vows with her beloved husband, Oluwole, in a private wedding ceremony.

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Tope Alabi’s Daughter Ayomikun Ties the Knot in Intimate Ceremony Gospel music legend Tope Alabi’s daughter, Ayomikun, has exchanged vows with her beloved husband, Oluwole, in a private wedding ceremony.

Although the nuptials were initially kept under wraps, clips from the joyous celebration have begun circulating online, giving fans a glimpse into the magical day.

The wedding festivities were attended by several celebrities, including Nollywood star Funke Akindele, who was spotted dancing and having a great time. Tope Alabi shared a heartwarming moment with her radiant daughter, beaming with pride as they posed for photos together.

In one captivating image, Tope Alabi stunned in a soft blue ensemble, complete with a stylish stoned cap, while Ayomikun looked breathtaking in her exquisitely beaded white wedding gown.

The duo’s infectious smiles lit up the frame, capturing the joy and love that filled the air on Ayomikun’s special day.

Photo source: Instagram

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Drama as labourer accused of threatening to k!ll his boss, feigns madness, str!ps and runs out of Akure court

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A dramatic scene unfolded at an Akure Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State as a 23-year-old labourer, Ayomide Daniel, who was accused of threatening to k!ll his boss, feigned insanity and ran out of the court.

The suspect who was arraigned before Magistrate R.I. Adelakin, on Tuesday, March 12, 2025, suddenly put up a strange behaviour in court by refusing to alter any word and looking weird.

However, when the charges were about to be read to him, Daniel started shouting awkwardly, throwing the audience into confusion, thus altering proceedings.

The defendant, who was just dramatising, turned his back to the court and ran outside displaying full madness.

He removed his clothes and str!pped himself nak3d, as he began to eat dried leaves and nylons.

The suspect’s strange display caught the attention of people present at the court premises, though nobody could move closer to him, including his mother.

The suspect, whose address was not given, was charged to court by the police on a single charge of threat to life.

The prosecutor, Inspector Folashade Adeyemi, said on March 10, in Akure, the defendant threatened the life of one Alexandral Udokwu and attacked him with a broken bottle.

The offence contravenes Section 86 of the Criminal Code Law of Ondo State, 2006.

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Malami fires back at Obasanjo over corruption allegations on presidential pardons

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari of enabling unprecedented levels of corruption, specifically criticizing the presidential pardons granted to ex-governors Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame, both convicted of embezzlement.

Obasanjo alleged that former Attorney General Abubakar Malami played a key role in these pardons, suggesting that the process was influenced by corruption.

In response, Malami dismissed these claims, stating that the pardon process is governed by a designated committee responsible for such decisions, and his role was limited to presenting the committee’s report to the Council of State.

Malami emphasized that allegations of corruption should be substantiated with specific evidence, criticizing the trend of baseless accusations against public officials.

The Federal Government also refuted Obasanjo’s criticisms, defending the Buhari administration’s record on anti-corruption efforts and infrastructure projects.

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