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Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Monday, 21st, September, 2020
This is a round-up of some-breaking news in Nigeria Today, Monday, 21st, September, 2020
JOHESU Suspends Strike, Orders Workers To Resume Today
The Joint Health Sector Union(JOHESU )has eventually called off its seven-day warning strike plus and has directed its members to resume work on Friday (today).
The directive was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the National Executive Council meeting of JOHESU and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations in Abuja.
‘Triumph Over Godfatherism’ – Obaseki Releases Statement After Winning Edo Governorship Election
Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State has described his victory in the 2020 governorship election in the state as a victory over godfatherism.
Obaseki made the statement on Sunday after he was declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
#EdoDecides: President Buhari Congratulates Obaseki Over Victory, Tells Him What To Do
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated Governor Godwin Obadeki, as the winner of the Edo State 2020 governorship election.
The president in a tweet on Sunday, September 20, by his Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, urged Obaseki to show grace and humility in victory.
UK Govt Reacts To Obaseki Victory In Edo Governorship Election
The government of the United Kingdom has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his victory at the polls on Saturday, 19th September, 2020.
The congratulatory message was contained in a Twitter post on Sunday by Catriona Laing, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria.
Saraki Commends Buhari Over Edo Governorship Election
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has commended the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari for the role he played in the outcome of the 2020 Edo State governorship election.
Saraki noted on his Twitter page on Sunday that the leadership provided by the President ensured a level playing ground in Saturday’s election.