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Delta Labour Suspends Strike, Workers to Resume Duties Monday
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Organised labour in Delta State has suspended its industrial action over the death of a senior civil servant and directed workers to return to their duty posts from 8:00 a.m. on Monday.
The decision followed a meeting between the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.
The labour unions also took the decision after the state government established an Administrative Panel of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Adeda Ekwevugbe, a Deputy Director in the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
The Delta State NLC Chairman, Goodluck Ofobruku, announced the resumption directive, saying the governor’s intervention and the commencement of investigations had influenced the decision to suspend the strike.
According to Ofobruku, workers are expected to resume at their various offices by 8:00 a.m. on Monday while investigations into the incident continue.
He disclosed that security agencies were also examining the criminal dimension of the matter, adding that arrests had reportedly been made in connection with the incident.
Ofobruku urged workers to remain calm and allow the administrative panel and security agencies to complete their investigations.
He further assured workers that organised labour would monitor the process to ensure that the circumstances surrounding Ekwevugbe’s death are properly established and that anyone found responsible is dealt with according to the law.
The NLC chairman commended workers for their solidarity and expressed sympathy with the family of the deceased.
Similarly, the Delta State TUC Chairman, Willson Asekutu, directed members of the union to return to work by 8:00 a.m. on Monday.
Asekutu also appealed for calm as investigations into the incident proceed.
Both labour organisations commended Governor Oborevwori for engaging with them and initiating an administrative inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the civil servant’s death.
The suspension of the industrial action is expected to allow normal government activities and public services to resume across Delta State while the investigations continue.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Nigeria’s petrol prices may face downward pressure following a fresh decline in international crude oil prices, amid growing optimism that diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran could lead to the resumption of crude oil and petroleum product shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The development could ease pressure on global oil markets, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a major international route for crude oil and petroleum product transportation.
A possible restoration of shipping activities through the waterway is expected to improve global supply and reduce concerns over disruptions that have contributed to fluctuations in oil prices.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
The Presidency and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, have exchanged words following allegations that officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) prevented him from greeting Nigeria’s victorious Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Obi alleged that NFF officials stopped him from approaching the players when he encountered the team at the airport on Monday, following their return from Morocco with the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
In a statement issued through his media office, the former Anambra State governor said he had asked his protocol officer, Jackie Wayas, to find out whether he could welcome and congratulate the players.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Leader of the Warri South-West Legislative House and Chairman of the Delta State Councillors Forum, Rt. Hon. Ekpemupolo Idukedoumene Samuel, has warmly welcomed Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside members of the Delta State APC Campaign Council, to Warri South-West Local Government Area.
The visit forms part of the party’s political engagements and mobilisation activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ekpemupolo Samuel’s reception of the governor and his entourage underscores the involvement of political and legislative stakeholders in the party’s activities across the local government area.
The visit also provides an opportunity for party leaders, elected representatives and grassroots stakeholders to interact as the APC intensifies its political engagements across Delta State.
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