IGP reacts to protests by police officers over 11 months unpaid salaries
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IGP reacts to protests by police officers over 11 months unpaid salaries

Politics tamfitronics The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has strongly refuted claims of a protest by officers over unpaid promotion salary increments.According to the NPF, salary issues are handled by the Federal Ministry of Finance, not the police.Recall that police officers under the auspices of Concerned Police Inspectors in Nigeria on Thursday visited the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital to protest non-payment of 11 months’ salary arrears.Ademuyiwa Adejobi, force spokesman, in a statement on Saturday, described the allegation as an intentional attempt to discredit the force.Part of the statement read: “It is important to emphasize that the Nigeria Police Force operates as a structured and disciplined entity, adhering to established principles and professional standards.“Consequently, any grievances raised by members of the Force are constantly attended to and channeled to the...
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EDO 2024: Asue Ighodalo has most boisterous CV –Prof. Nwaokobia
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EDO 2024: Asue Ighodalo has most boisterous CV –Prof. Nwaokobia

Politics tamfitronics The Convener COUNTRYFIRST MOVEMENT, a Good Governance Advocacy Group, Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr, has described the politics of Edo State Governorship contest as very intriguing since the return to civil rule in 1999.He said the choice is a Three-horse race between Senator Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), the ruling party at the centre, Olumide Akpata, the candidate of the Labour Party LP, and Asue Ighodalo A.I, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the trio are predictable in so many ways having shown unique tendencies, and their uniqueness makes the choice before the Edo people an easy one come September 21, 2024.Nwaokobia said very curiously however, the 2024 Edo State Governorship Election appears...
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Intrigues over Anambra LG Polls
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Intrigues over Anambra LG Polls

Politics tamfitronics Just last Monday the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) announced that the local government elections would be held on September 28 this year. OKEY MADUFORO reports on the process, the politics and the undercurrentsGovernor Charles Soludo was in his element when he oversaw the inauguration of the six-man member of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC). He did not mince words about his determination to prove book makers wrong over the non-conduct of local government elections in the state .During the inauguration Soludo urged the Committee to ensure a free, fair, credible and transparent process of election at the local government level.And just recently, the Chief Electoral Officer of ANSIEC, Genevieve C Osakwe sq announced September 28 as the...
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The big question Harris has yet to answer: From the Politics Desk
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The big question Harris has yet to answer: From the Politics Desk

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker looks at the big question Vice President Kamala Harris will seek to answer at the Democratic National Convention next week. Plus, national politics reporter Bridget Bowman explores how the race for control of the House has changed with Harris at the top of the ticket.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.The big question Harris still hasn’t answered: What’s her vision for the country?By Kristen WelkerKamala Harris ran for president in 2020. She’s the current vice president of the United States. And she’s set to accept the Democratic...
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