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Our Reporter, Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has banned the importation of Indomie noodles to Nigeria following allegations of a cancer-causing chemical found in the noodles and non-registration of the agency. This follows reports that the Health officials in Malaysia and Taiwan recently detected ethylene oxide, a compound in Indomie’s “special chicken” flavour noodles. Ethylene oxide is a colourless, odourless gas that is used to sterilise medical devices and spices and is said to be a cancer-causing chemical. The ministry of health in Malaysia had noted that it examined 36 samples of instant…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor David Umahi has announced that his administration will pay workers of the state N10,000 as exit package at the end of the month. He said the package is to appreciate the workers for their support throughout the past 8 years of his administration. He said the money will be added to workers salary for the month of May and paid at the end of the month. Umahi stated this at the occasion of the 2023 Workers Day celebration which held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Stadium, Abakaliki on Monday. Represented by his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, the…
Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri Two different factions of the Imo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Monday disagreed over the non-payment of workers’ pensions and gratuities of retired workers in the state. The two groups marked their Workers Day separately in Owerri. The Governor Hope Uzodimma-backed, group, Orgarnised Labour, was at the Heroes Square, led by Sabastine Iwu. While the other group led by George Ofoegbu, has the support of the National Leadership of NLC, led by Comrade Joe Ajaero. The theme of this year’s Workers Day was “Worker’s Rights and Socio-economic Justice.” First to fire, was Ofoegbu’s group…
Threatens to cut salaries Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has questioned the commitment of workers in Anambra State civil service over the continued observance of sit-at-home exercise in the state. Soludo was addressing the organised Labour at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, Monday, during the Workers Day celebration when he complained that most workers see Mondays and certain days within the official working days as an opportunity to abscond from work to attend to other personal businesses. According to him, despite the crunch economic condition in the country where some states are owing its workforce for a…
Reveals key agenda, vows to revive Nigercem before Dec Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has provided insight why the new leadership of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation under his watch would prioritise the release of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. According to the new Ohanaeze helmsman, the release of Kanu is sacrosanct to the restoration of peace in the troubled South-East zone. Chief Iwuanyanwu who spoke Monday morning on Arise Television, also unveiled his vision and development agenda for Ndigbo. Iwuanyanwu who was sworn in on…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Governor-Elect of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has congratulated workers on the occasion of Workers’ Day. In his congratulatory message to the workers of the state, Mbah said that the theme for this year’s event, ‘Workers Rights and Socio-economic Justice’ revolved around his Social Charter with the people of the state. He said: “Our plans for Ndi Enugu State are to formulate and implement impactful policies that will improve their standard of living and ensure that life is pleasurably livable for them while factoring in other essentials that restore human dignity. “Let me reiterate our commitment to the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Professor Greg Ibe, has congratulated Abia workers on the celebration of the 2023 International Workers’ Day. Professor Ibe in a goodwill message signed by his Director of Communication and Strategy, Rev. Sleek Ogwo, eulogised the Abia workforce for its consistency, dedication and commitment to the daunting task of developing the state in spite of glaring challenges. “I specially commend the resilient Abia workforce for their legendary consistency, dedication and commitment to the daunting task of developing our state even in the face of many daunting challenges,” he said.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has petitioned the Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, raising alarm over alleged looting at the Aba General Hospital. NMA, which raised the alarm when its leadership visited Otti in his Nvosi country home, urged him to take immediate steps to halt the sad development. The medical doctors in a petition jointly signed by the NMA Chairman, Dr Isaiah Abali; and Secretary, Dr Daniel Ekeleme, also urged Otti to ensure that he restores the hospital to its once envious status as the foremost health facility in Abia State. “This is…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The nomination of the former Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Council of Elders, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, was on Sunday ratified by the Imeobi Ohanaeze as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The elder statesman was nominated by Imo State as a replacement for the late Ohanaeze President, Professor George Obiozor, to complete the state’s tenure of the leadership of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. Some serving and former governors of the seven Igbo-speaking states; former leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo; leaders of the South-East Traditional Rulers Council ; and senators among others, attended the Imeobi Ohanaeze meeting held at…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, have urged the United Nations to slam a visa ban on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State over the demolition of buildings at Ajao Estate Lagos. The apex Igbo socio-political youth group claimed that most of the demolished houses were owned by Igbo people in Lagos. COSEYL expressed fury over the action of the Lagos State Government, accusing Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of instigating ethnic confrontation The Igbo socio-political youth group in the South East dismissed the excuses by LASBCA as flimsy, alleging that the action was a political vendetta. COSEYL…