Indefinite:Tanker Drivers go on Strike

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PETROLEUM Tanker Drivers, PTD, branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, yesterday, directed members to begin nationwide indefinite strike and shut all loading depots and fuel terminals until further notice. Tankers The workers are protesting non-renewal of their Collective Bargaining Agreement, CBA, that expired three years ago, deplorable conditions of nation’s high ways, alleged harassment by security, especially Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and plans by Capital Oil Plc to declare 2000 members redundant due to its unresolved issue with Petroleum Products Marketing Company, PPMC. National Chairman of PTD, Mr. Salimon Oladiti, told Vanguard, yesterday, that there was no going back on the strike as it was decided by the organs of the union. According to him, the strike will be total as loading depots and fuel terminals nationwide will be shut down. He said: “There is no going back. The strike is definitely going ahead as planned and it will be total because all loading depots and fuel terminals will be shut down. We have fully mobilized and sensitized all members.” Vanguard, however, gathered that there had been frantic efforts by government agencies and officials in the last 24 hours to abort the strike because of its socio-economic implications on the nation and the citizens. It was gathered that government officials were making efforts to summon the leaders of the union for an emergency meeting today to find solutions to the crisis.

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IPOB:SOUTH -EAST GOVERNORS TO MEET BUHARI OVER PROLONGED DETENTION OF MAZI NNAMDI KANU

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governors made the disclosure while addressing journalists after their meeting in Enugu. Chairman of the Forum, Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, listed the issues to be discussed to include Kanu’s detention, as well as agitation for Biafra by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, among others. The meeting was attended by Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Rochas Okorocha, Willie Obiano of Enugu, ‎Imo and Anambra, respectively. According to Umahi, “today, we discussed a number of issues, but let’s first announce to you that our secretariat here in Enugu is now fully functional, so that if you have a need to contact the South-East Governors Forum, you do that through our secretariat. Fortunately it is also in government house Enugu. “On the issue of IPOB, MASSOB, Kanu’s detention, ecological problems of South East, various water dams that have been abandoned in South East, our challenges of power, our challenges of security, and other very many concerns of our people, the South East governors today agreed to meet with the various and appropriate authorities of federal presence to address these problems. We are very committed to this and actions already started on these issues.” He added that they equally agreed “to meet with all stakeholders of South-East to discuss and address all issues that are of interest to our people. “We approved economic committee of South-East governors and we have mandated then to immediately meet and fashion out roadmap towards our economic integration and this we will do in coming weeks so that they will present a road map for our economic indices and development in our next meeting.

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Dyson bets on Asia to boost lineup of high-tech appliances

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100 gizmos coming as firm eyes Singapore, Philippines, India and China

SINGAPORE -- Dyson, known for its bagless vacuum cleaners and bladeless fans, wants to develop, make, and sell a lot more products in Asia.

It didn't take long for the home appliance maker, founded in 1993, to become a household name. Its cord-free models are the top-selling vacuum cleaners in many developed markets and have grabbed the hearts of the middle classes in emerging economies.

The brand is now entering an expansion phase, and founder James Dyson wants to tap the potential of growing Asia.

The Malmesbury, England-based company on Monday revealed an impressive 2016 performance: a 45% jump in sales to 2.5 billion pounds ($3.11 billion) and a 41% increase in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, or Ebitda, to 631 million pounds. "2016 was one of our best years yet," Chief Executive Max Conze said in a news release.

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USA President Donald Trump walks out before signing executive orders

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President Donald Trump walked out of an executive order signing ceremony Friday -- without actually signing the orders.
During the signing ceremony, White House pool reporters asked Trump questions about his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who has offered to testify on Russian involvement in the US election in return for immunity from prosecution.

The President ignored the questions and moved to another room, only to be followed by Vice President Mike Pence, who picked up the folders containing the two executive orders.
Trump later signed the pair of orders aimed at identifying and targeting foreign trade abuses, according to the White House, but behind closed doors.
One order commissions a 90-day study of US trade deficits with some of its largest trading partners to identify potential trade abuses and cheating. The second directive orders stricter and more effective enforcement of US anti-dumping laws to prevent foreign manufacturers from undercutting US companies by selling goods at an unfair price.

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GREAT!!! SEE THE FIRST AFRICAN PILOT TO FIY AROUND THE WORLD ALONE

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n October 2016, LIB reported about Ademilola “Lola” Odujinrin; the Nigerian pilot whose lifelong ambition was to become the first African pilot in history to fly around the world solo. (Read Here). Fast forward to March 2017 and he has achieved the seemingly impossible mission. Odujirin who works for Air Djibouti completed the final leg of his historic journey on Wednesday afternoon, landing safely at Washington Dulles International Airport. The pilot has completed the entire circumnavigation in a Cirrus SR22, stopping in more than 15 countries on five continents and returning to Washington DC, where his journey began back in September 2016. The flight is part of Project Transcend, a foundation which aims to inspire young people to achieve their goals, regardless of their personal circumstances. Ademilola says: “Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of one day flying around the world. We have a responsibility to lead by example and follow our dreams. I want African children to think: ‘I can do this too!'”

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cute photo of Don jazzy and his brother

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This is a cute photo of Don Jazzy and his brothers D'Prince and Jay Mavin all dressed in their flowing white garment robes. And just so you know, Don Jazzy used to be a drummer at a white garment church many years ago before he traveled to the UK.

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Fake Policeman Arrested In Kaduna State, See What Was Recovered From Him (Photos) Share with Friends Share via Whatsapp submit to reddit

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Kaduna Zonal office, has arrested one Hussaini Mohammed of Tanko Road Barakallahu Kaduna State following a petition received from the Kaduna State Vigilance Service for alleged case of extortion, currency counterfeiting and impersonation of the Nigerian Police Force. The accused, Mohammed, is alleged to have on several occasions disguised as a Corporal in the Nigeria Police Force having collected monies in order to secure the release of suspects from the Police. He was caught in the act while trying to extort money from another party. Following the record of his statements an authorized search warrant was carried out and following items were recovered from him. 1. 7 pieces of suspected fake 1000 Naira 2. 4 pieces of suspected fake 100 US dollars 3. 1000 & 2000 Mauritanian currency note 4. 2 Police Warrant card 5. 1 Nigerian Police bullet proof jacket 6. 8 pieces of new and old etisalat sim cards 7. 1 Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) membership ID card 8. One crested Police belt 9. 5 Police customized trousers 10. 2 customized Police shirts 11. One Police Lanyard 12. 1 handcuff 13. 1 Police case file with documents 14. Motor vehicle particulars 15. 1 motorcycle plate number with the inscription ” Babane 96″ 16. 1 Motor vehicle plate number with registration No. BG 543 RSH 17. 2 police badges with different rank 18. A small bag containing Peugeot car documents 19. Police crown 20. 1 first bank ATM verve card with name, Muhammad Sagir 21. 1 camouflage ‘P’ cap 22. 3 charms 23. 1 Police sweater 24. 1 techno handset 25. 1 small size pocket bag teargas 26. 1 fake National ID card Investigation into the matter is still ongoing with a view of bringing the suspect to book.

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