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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Executive Council of the Nasarawa State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has impeached its embattled Chairman, Abdullahi Adeka. A statement signed by Ahmed Naibi, the Secretary, said that Adeka was removed for announcing the suspension of the strike, immediately after his reinstatement. It said that the “surprising” action violated the resolutions reached at the NLC headquarters as a condition for his reinstatement. “In the meeting held at our national secretariat in Abuja on May 23, we all agreed that Adeka must sustain the strike. That was a condition for his reinstatement. “We also agreed that his mother union, the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, and all other affiliates of the NLC, must join the strike to maximise its effect. “But, instead of sustaining and widening the strike, Adeka announced its suspension, a day after he was reinstated,” the statement said. The statement declared that Adeka, by that action, had demonstrate...

http://ift.tt/2qSIQtB Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has commended the idea and efforts behind the Nigeria Pitch Awards, which fourth edition is slated for Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, 10th June 2017. The Franco-German, who has won all three competitive matches with the three –time African champions since taking over the squad in July 2016, said professionals in all fields make effort to surpass their level best when they know there is something to look forward to. Read Also: Rohr to name different squad for South Africa “As professionals, footballers also are motivated by awards, which is a form of appreciation of their efforts on the field of play. They put in greater effort knowing there is reward, appreciation coming from somewhere. “The Nigeria Pitch Awards is a great idea, as it also rewards other persons who work in football, like coaches, referees, the administrators, the player-manager and the rest. It is important to maintain a process that guarantees...

http://ift.tt/2pNt8z2 Manchester City's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 27, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF /  Gabriel Jesus’s return has come at a good time for Manchester City as they seek to move closer to Champions League qualification by beating Crystal Palace at home on Saturday. The Brazil striker, 20, has made two appearances since recovering from a broken foot sustained at Bournemouth in February. Having seen a goal disallowed in a 0-0 draw against Manchester United, he grabbed a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough last weekend after being promoted from the bench to the starting line-up. With Sergio Aguero struggling to recover from a groin problem, there is every chance that Jesus will start again on Saturday as City look to consolidate their top-four position. They are just one po...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The National May Day celebration in Abuja has been disrupted by workers. The post Breaking: May Day rally disrupted in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2pzYZTW

http://ift.tt/2oLLKjH Former Italian Matteo Renzi addresses the press while campaigning for the Italian Democratic Party leadership, in Brussels on April 28,2017. Renzi decided to finish his campaign for the leadership of the Italian Democratic Party in Brussels to demonstrate his commitment towards the European Union. EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP Former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi was Sunday poised to win the leadership of Italy’s ruling Democratic Party (PD) in a primary election, propelling him back to the forefront of the national political scene. Renzi, 42, resigned as prime minister in December after Italians overwhelmingly rejected a constitutional referendum. A centrepiece of his political platform, the reform had aimed to streamline Italy’s parliamentary system. In the aftermath of the December vote defeat and facing a rebellion from the left wing of his centre-left party, Renzi in February stepped down as party leader with the aim of regaining legitimacy in a fut...