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UMAPO Chairman urges NLC, TUC to register as political parties
UMAPO Chairman urges NLC, TUC to register as political parties
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Executive Chairman of the United Marketers Association of Potiskum and its environs in Yobe State (UMAPO), Alhaji Nasiru Mato, has said that what is left now for NLC and TUC is to register with the APC or PDP because they lost confidence and recognition from Nigerians.
Alhaji Nasiru Mato, who is also the chairman of Harmony Trading Yobe State, disclosed this to Newsmen in his office while reacting to the frequent strikes by the NLC and TUC.
Alhaji Mato revealed that, as we said back then, the strike that the laborers are doing there is not because of the masses; they are doing it because of themselves.
He said that before, if they called the name NLC, everybody was afraid, and if they said labor would go on strike, everybody would be rushed to the market for shopping because everything would be stopped. But now, around midnight, they will come out with notice that there will be a strike tomorrow morning. You don’t know what is going on.
“Therefore, this thing will not happen now that people get awareness of what is happening in Nigeria and what is happening in your state. Even in their wards, people know what is happening, and now they will say labor is on strike but people will continue with their normal business.” Mato said.
The chairman revealed that there are very fundamental issues on which labor is supposed to call a strike, like the economy of the country, the removal of oil subsidies, the cost of living, or something that affects the lives of the masses.
“As a result of all this, labor will call a strike. Now about 85% of the people of this country are sleeping hungry, and the issue of insecurity is the major problem that is worrying the people, especially the people of the northern part of the country, so this is an issue that labor will call a strike on them.” He said.
“Because they said vigilantes and security beat up their president, they embarked on a nationwide strike, so if this is the case, they should go strike within Imo State, not the nation as a whole.”
But the NLC and TUC are deeply involved in politics; they live what they purposely established them for; therefore, now people are not respecting them, people are tired off, and people are not supporting the leadership of labor.
“We would not support any strike call by the NLC and TUC again, and we should not give any instructions to our members to participate in the strike. Therefore, I advise them to register with one of the political parties because they have become partisans.”
UMAPO Chairman urges NLC, TUC to register as political parties
Troops rescue 31 kidnapped passengers in Kogi, search ongoing for others
By; Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army troops in collaboration with police and local hunters rescued 31 kidnapped passengers along the Apata-Obajana road on Thursday night.
Zagazola Makama informed reliably that the incident occurred on May8, at about 11:50 p.m. when two Toyota Hiace buses travelling from Lagos to Kano and Katsina respectively were attacked by armed hoodlums.
The first bus with registration number DTF 773 XA driven by Saminu Yahaya was heading to Kano with 17 passengers, while the second, with registration number KNA 170 XA, driven by Bashir Dahiru, was en route to Katsina with another 17 passengers.
A distress alert was received from a local hunter, prompting a swift response by the troops who engaged the assailants in a fierce gun duel, which forced the attackers to abandon 31 of the 38 victims and flee into the forest.
Four of the rescued passengers sustained machete injuries, while one victim was hit by a bullet in the left thigh. All injured victims were immediately evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.
Efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining seven abducted persons have been intensified.
Troops rescue 31 kidnapped passengers in Kogi, search ongoing for others
Troops of Operation Safe Haven arrest notorious gunrunners, recover arms in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested three suspected notorious gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in Golgokofa village under Godogodo Chiefdom, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The operation, which was conducted on May 8, followed credible intelligence that led the troops to the suspects’ hideout.
The suspects were identified as Adamu Musa, 65; Lukman Isah, 35; and Umar Jammo, 25.
Items recovered from the operation include one AK-47 rifle, one fabricated gun, one AK-47 magazine, a round of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, and three motorcycles.
The suspects are currently in custody and making useful confessions to aid further operations aimed at arresting other members of the criminal network and recovering additional arms.
OPSH reiterated its commitment to working with the public and utilizing actionable intelligence to rid the region of criminal elements and ensure a safe and secure environment.
Troops of Operation Safe Haven arrest notorious gunrunners, recover arms in Kaduna
Cattle Herder Survives ISWAP Terrorists Attack in Monguno LGA, Borno
By Hamza Suleiman
On May 7, 2025, at approximately 2030hrs, a cattle herder, Hassan Bukar, 55, was attacked by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists while grazing his cattle in Wulo bush, Monguno Local Government Area, Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailants used a knife to cut him at the nape of his neck, but the victim, despite the severity of the injury, managed to survive.
The victim was immediately rushed to Monguno General Hospital by a patrol team from Monguno Division, where he was admitted and is currently receiving treatment.
Troops of Sector 3 MNJTF and Operational Hadin Kai have intensified efforts to track and nutrialised the terrorists.
Cattle Herder Survives ISWAP Terrorists Attack in Monguno LGA, Borno
Troops rescue 31 kidnapped passengers in Kogi, search ongoing for others
Troops of Operation Safe Haven arrest notorious gunrunners, recover arms in Kaduna
Cattle Herder Survives ISWAP Terrorists Attack in Monguno LGA, Borno
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