Today's Headlines: IYC urges Tinubu to appoint Ijaw from Delta state minister; Protest: Makinde, NLC, TUC end feud

IYC urges Tinubu to appoint Ijaw from Delta state minister

Source: Vanguard paper

Ijaws of Delta state have called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint one of their sons or daughters a minister in the federal cabinet.

Spokesman Ijaw Youth Council, IYC Comrade Binebai Princewill made the call in a statement to the Vanguard in Warri, saying Ijaw communities in the state contribute substantially to the economy of the country from the rich oil deposit in their soils.

He also stressed that Ijaw politicians mobilised massively for the victory of president Tinubu, adding that they should not be ignored in ministerial appointments.

Protest: Makinde, NLC, TUC end feud

Source: Vanguard paper

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has finally addressed the aggrieved civil servants in the state in a bid to end the protracted five days protests embarked upon by the organised labour unions, which paralysed activities at the state secretariat.

The governor, while addressing the workers on Monday at the state secretariat, assured them that he would continue to place high premium on their welfare.

Speaking, Makinde noted that it was inevitable for misunderstandings to occur between two parties involved in a relationship, but noted that bygone was bygone having arrived at an improved understanding with the joint leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).

Vanguard had earlier reported that the workers became angry and embarked on the weeklong protest to press home their demands which include among others, payment of monthly deductions from workers’ salaries, release of 2021, 2022 promotion letters, and release of their leave bonuses.

Governor Makinde who noted that the weeklong protest had hurt the state’s revenue, explained that most of the demands of the workers would need funds to address them, while also stating that he, being the governor also required motivation from the workers, even in the face of perceived infractions in the cordial relationship that exists between the two parties.

While apologising, Makinde said some of his expressions during the weekend state broadcast were said out of emotions, adding that both the leadership of labour in the state and himself have since apologised to each other and peace fully restored.

Security: Kwara Gov presents 32 patrol vehicles, 160 motorcycles to boost mobility

Source: Vanguard paper

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday presented 32 brand new patrol vehicles and 160 motorcycles to support the movement of security personnel as government steps up collaborations to improve safety in the hinterlands.

The Governor also presented three patrol vehicles to Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA) to improve their operations.

FRSC go after unlicensed drivers on Ore-Benin expressway

Source: Vanguard paper

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ore Unit Command has commenced a special operation to keep unlicensed drivers off the Benin-Ore expressway in Ondo State.

Mrs Yetunde Adesina, the unit Commander told the Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ore at the commencement of the operation that the measure was necessary to save lives by reducing the excesses of the drivers.

According to her, most drivers plying the route do not posse valid driver’s licence.

Qualityupdates (
)