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Daily Rendezvous The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called off its planned nationwide strike action after several hours of negotiations saw federal government delegation led by Boss Mustapha, backtracks on its draconian electricity tariff and offered labour several incentives it claimed would cushion the effect of government policies on workers in the country. Among the incentives offered by FG included a plan to suspend taxation on minimum wage, among other policies designed to be implemented between now and the year 2021. This is contained in a statement jointly issued both labour and government, Sunday. While the electricity tariff might have been temporarily suspended, the fuel hike in price still prevails amidst government promises that could only be implemented between now and 2021. The statement reads, "A Bipartite Meeting between the FGN and the two Labour Centres – Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Having ...

Daily Rendezvous Seven policemen and three soldiers killed as Boko haram terrorists attack Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum’s convoy Eight policemen, three soldiers, and four Civilian Joint Task Force operatives were killed after the convoy of the Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum, was again attacked by Boko Haram terrorists along the Baga Highway in the state on Friday, September 25. According to reports, the governor had left Maiduguri for Baga to prepare for the planned return of internally displaced persons from Maiduguri to the camps in Baga when his convoy was attacked by the terrorists. The attack comes barely two months after Governor Zulum was attacked around the same axis by the insurgents on his way from Baga.

Daily Rendezvous By Austin Ajayi, Yola. Reactions has continue to trail the reelection of Godwin Obaseki in last Saturday"s poll. In Yola, Adamawa State capital some Edo Community leaders who spoke with Authority Newspaper said the election generally had proven that things can still be done right in Nigeria. The President of the Edo Community in the state, Chief Bawalkson Ilegienou noted that the result will go a long way in shaping the political landscape of the country. It is a confirmation that we can get things right. He commended the President, Police and other security agancies as well as all the stakeholders who allowed the vote to speak. The President who is also the Aidojie of Iyuku Kingdom commended Governor Fintiri for his role he played in the Edo governorship election which was lead to emergance of Godwin Obaseki for the second time despite oppositions. He said " we hope that the reelected governor we learn one or two things for Gov. Finti...

Daily Rendezvous The Adamwaa state governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has directed that all schools from basic to tertiary, public and private in Adamawa state, to resume academic activities on the 12th October, 2020. The governor who express regrets over the prolonged school closure as well as the shutdown of several sectors of the economy as a result of the coronavirus pandemic urged schools to maintain all the necessary safety protocols for prevention against the pandemic. Fintiri made the remarks in a Statement issued by his press secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, Thursday, in Yola Adamawa state. He said, "The Adamawa State Government has announced Monday October 12th 2020 as date for the reopening of both Public and Private Schools across the State. "Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri who issued the directive, regretted the long closure of schools due to the crisis of COVID-19 Pandemic alongside other sectors of the economy." Fintiri said, “I am pleased ...

Daily Rendezvous Nigeria's former vice president and PDP'S presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has described Obaseki's victory at the polls as the end of Godfatherism and Militarism in Nigeria. Atiku said the victory is the declaration of independence for Nigerians for Nigerians and usher in an era for Nigerians to stand firm and end tyranny. He made this known in his Twitter, Sunday, after the declaration of victory of Obasaki. Atiku said, "The End of Godfatherism and Has Come in Nigeria "There is a new dawn in Edo State, and the hard-won victory for Governor Obaseki is not just a victory, but a Declaration of Independence from the anti-democratic forces of godfatherism and militarism. #EdoDecides2020  "No victory could be sweeter than this, and I heartily congratulate the Governor and the good people of Edo state for their resilience in the face of the forces arrayed against them. "E...

Daily Rendezvous The Adamwaa state governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has congratulate the newly elected governor of Edo state, Godwin Obasaki, saying it was a well deserved victory and a strong statement by the Edo people. Fintiri, who is the vice chairman of the PDP National Campaign Committee, tasked Obasaki, to be magnanimous in victory by extending hands of friendship to the opposition and called on him to use his second term in office to deliver quality service to the people of Edo state. Fintiri made the remarks in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, and made available to Newsmen, over the weekend. The statement reads, "Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki on his victory at the poll. "Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said the September 19th election is an affirmation that has further demonstrated that his election is indeed a true reflection of the wishes of the people of Edo sta...