Lalong was sighted at the office of Gbajabiamila in preparation for the meeting, but the Labour leaders did not show up.

“I want to reaffirm that in the contemporary world, the only legitimacy for any leader is through a mandate that is freely give by the people…”

“Nigeria, with its expanding MSME sector of close to 40 million, has the potential to lead business innovation beyond Africa.”

He said Africa needs to merge its cultural leadership methods with modern democratic principles.

The former President said the annual dialogue was an initiative that brought together stakeholders across Africa.

Angry staff blocked the road and turned back motorists.

“I have been forced into a semi-nomadic lifestyle barely sleeping in one place for a prolonged period of time,” he said.

“You have to consider what they go through and the circumstances in which they operate.”

“If a worker is paid well, it will help to eliminate corruption in a significant way because he doesn’t need to steal.”

NEC appealed to Labour to shelve proposed strike because it will further hurt Nigeria’s economy.

He assured citizens that sacrifices won’t be in vain under Tinubu.

Heightened anti-UN sentiments within the local population have led to violent demonstrations resulting in civilian casualties.

He advised governors to distribute palliatives to all rather than by party membership.

The exact Independence Day is always marked on October 1, but this year’s celebration falls on a Sunday.

The group described the outburst as a ridicule of Yoruba arrowheads.

A family friend who condemned his arrest said no reason was given by the DSS.

A Labour ministry spokesprson described the reports as false.

A statement, said it would be the first time Sarah Jakes Roberts would be visiting Africa.

“Officers and other alleged actors involved in this attempt at destabilization have been arrested and others are actively sought.”

Nimet said the predicted rainfall could lead to flash floods.