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June 12: ‘You Slipped Because You Failed To Recognize MKO With Portrait’, Nigerians React To Tinubu’s Fall 

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By Augustine Akhilomen

Nigerians on social media have attributed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s slip and fall on Wednesday during the democracy day event at the Eagle Square in Abuja as his failure to recognize the real hero of democracy, Moshood Abiola with the large portrait.

Recall that the President was involved in a minor accident at the Eagle Square parade ground as he tried to climb the parade van, which led to him slipping.

Despite the slip the president experienced, Tinubu immediately regained his balance and proceeded with the events as planned. 

While confirming the slip of the President during the event, the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, noted that it was just a minor incident.


However, Nigerians on social media have reacted to the slip, saying it’s a sign of a united and falling Nigeria.


@PastorMarvy wrote: “Vladimir Putin fell down a flight of stairs in 2022!

“Joe Biden fell down while climbing a flight of stairs.

“President Bola Tinubu fell while climbing the back of a high truck.

“Great Presidents fall but their greatness lies in their ability to stand again!”

@klintoncod wrote: “The down side of this fall is that Tinubu will spend the next 3 months in France with all the cash the NLC were pleading for as increase in minimum wage.”

@ShehuSani wrote: “Not Just President Tinubu,anyone alive can trip and fall;it happened to President Biden and Fidel Castro. Presidents are human beings and mortals.”

@MissPearls wrote: “You unveil the ‘World largest’ portrait on Democracy Day, and it’s Tinubu’s picture, not Abiola! Why will he not fall?”

@OGBdeyforyou wrote: “• Super Eagles dey Fall
• Naira dey Fall
• Purchasing Power dey Fall
• Security dey Fall
• Employment dey Fall
• Tinubu self dey Fall
“Na everything dey fall for this country?”

@LawrenceOkoroPG wrote: “The great fall of Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 12 (The Fall Of Democracy).”

@DrDennisOuma wrote: “Anybody can miss the steps and fall. The old or young.

“This is a common occurrence in life ,so there is no need of laughing at President Tinubu.

“Nigerians are full of negativity bias personalities, Very negative people in African continent.

“Nigerians must not celebrate negativity but should change and embrace positivity in life,for a better Nigeria.

“Anybody can miss steps,fall. Nigerians!!!”

@Shehusky wrote: “Tinubu did not fall at the democracy day celebration event by accident, he fell because he’s too old and unfit for the office.

“His mental and motor coordination is near zero. And this is why Nigeria is also falling. Any other explanation is nonsense.”

@CaptainArinze wrote: “I just saw the video of President Tinubu tripping over. That wasn’t a good fall. It was scary to watch. I pray nothing happens to him. I hope he is okay.

“President Tinubu is elderly. There is nothing funny about an elder tripping or falling. Where are our morals as a people? That fall had nothing to do with him being weak. That was an accident, and we should be worried. Everything is not politics.

“We can hold him accountable for his poor policies. We can continue to press his neck with objective criticism about the poor state of the nation. One thing we should never do is to make jest at him because of that fall.”

@chimaobisamAtu wrote: “I don’t agree with some policies of President Tinubu including some of the things he said today.

“However, the incident that took place minutes ago at Eagle Square doesn’t call for mockery.

“Anyone could fall, including myself who is just 42. I wish the President well.”

@BlessingGives wrote: “United we stand divided we fall #DemocracyDay – President Tinubu 2024.”

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NLC Backs NUPENG’s Nationwide Strike Threat Following Allegation Against Military

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind threat by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to embark on a nationwide strike over the alleged use of military personnel to eject workers from the Oritsetimeyin oil rig.

A statement signed by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero on Friday condemned the allegation against the military by the oil workers, adding that it stands solidly behind NUPENG.

NLC threatened to escalate its response to the dispute should the breach of agreements and the use of military and other security agencies to interfere in industrial relations matters continue.

Ajaero’s reaction comes following a lingering industrial dispute between the owners of the Oritsetimeyin oil rig and NUPENG over an alleged breach of the agreements freely entered into by the two parties.

NUPENG had earlier in the week petitioned the Federal Government, and warned of the consequences of using military personnel and others to evacuate or eject its members and side employers, refusing to honour agreements freely entered into by parties.

However, on Thursday morning, a special naval personnel team was allegedly flown into the Oritsetimeyin oil rig to eject the workers.

Following the incident, NUPENG threatened to declare a nationwide strike if the government failed to call both the management of the oil rig and the security personnel involved to order.

Ajaero’s statement read “NLC stands in unequivocal solidarity with the NUPENG in condemning the deployment of military and security operatives to forcefully evacuate NUPENG members from their work site on the Oritsetimeyin oil rig.

“This disturbing action, reportedly orchestrated by certain corporate interests, is a direct affront to the principles of democracy and industrial relations, which demand respect for workers’ rights and the sanctity of negotiated agreements.

“The use of the army in Oritsetimeyin oil rig is an abuse of the instruments of state security as it runs counter to the dictates of unfettered workplaces free from all forms of coercion. It should be noted that we cannot accept the militarization of our workplaces.

“It is counterproductive and very capable of contaminating the nation’s workplaces, which may lead to further crippling and undermining an already troubled economy.

“According to NUPENG, workers were subjected to unlawful eviction due to their rightful demand for the implementation of agreements reached and signed with their employers. This agreement, which included severance benefits for workers, was established through multiple mediatory meetings convened by the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) in the presence of the Department of State Services (DSS).

“It is therefore alarming that Dutchford E&P, Selective Marine Services, and their labour contractors have chosen to ignore these legally binding agreements and instead opt for intimidation and coercion through the use of armed forces.

“The NLC calls on the Nigerian Military, the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Director-General of the DSS, and the Federal Government to urgently intervene to prevent further harassment and displacement of NUPENG members. This matter is strictly an industrial relations issue and does not warrant the involvement of military personnel, who should focus on protecting the nation rather than being employed as enforcers for corporate agendas.

“The realisation of the sensitive nature of the world of work made it imperative for our nation to create special processes for handling workplace-related matters, which are encoded in our various statutes.

“The tenets of these industrial relations extant statutes must be allowed full expression by all parties to avoid creating a situation of anomie that will further harm our nation’s economy.

“We reiterate our unwavering support for NUPENG and will not hesitate to escalate our response should these unacceptable actions continue. The protection of workers’ rights and their safety remains our utmost priority, and we call on the nation’s gatekeepers to immediately speak up before the situation degenerates.

“The Nigeria Labour Congress acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices of the Nigerian military and security agencies in safeguarding our nation. However, we remind them that their mandate is the defence of our country’s sovereignty and people, not the suppression of workers’ legitimate demands.”

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Ember Months: Report Reckless Driving To Curb Accidents — FRSC

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The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Friday called on travellers to report reckless driving on roads to reduce accidents during the 2024 ember months.

The commission made the call as it concluded a series of activities for its nationwide ember month sensitisation campaigns.

The campaign is tagged “Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving: Crashes Kill More Passengers Than Drivers”.

The Plateau State Command of the FRSC kicked off on its campaign on November 6, 2024, in Jos.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Sector Commander of the FRSC in the state, Maxwell Plateau, emphasised the need for behavioural change among drivers.

He stressed that passengers have the right to a safe drive and encouraged them to caution drivers who violate road rules.

“We must appreciate the selfless services the transport subsector in the country ensures that the movement of people, goods, and services get to their destinations safely.

“However, we must be deliberate in playing our role to maximize safety. As such, FRSC will, at this critical moment, intensify, increase visibility, provide prompt response to rescue, and add more gravity to the enforcement of traffic rules and regulations to ensure our safety. However, passengers also have their own roles to play.

“By reporting reckless driving and adhering to road safety guidelines, travellers can contribute to a safer ember month period. Remember, safe arrival is everyone’s responsibility, ” the Sector Commander said.

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, who was the Special Guest of Honour, commended the FRSC for the good work it is doing to sanitise the nation’s roads and reduce road traffic crashes and clearance of obstructions on the roads.

The state chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Yakubu Dalyop, said the union would do everything possible to support road safety efforts in the state.

He disclosed that NUTRW had mapped strategies in that regard, including setting up a task force to ensure that any vehicle loading at their parks is fully inspected and also ensure that the tyres are good enough for the journey.

“No vehicle will be allowed to carry overload. All passengers must complete the passenger manifest,” he added.

Represented by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Noel Nkup, the governor said he is so much aware of the challenges faced by commuters, considering the state of the roads in the State and assured that very soon there will be positive changes on the roads for people to have safer roads”.

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Australian Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure

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A passenger plane departing from Sydney, Australia, experienced engine failure on Friday, causing the aircraft to circle before making a safe emergency landing, according to a post by Qantas on X

An additional report from Sydney Airport said a grass fire also ignited along one side of the runway.

It is unclear whether the two incidents were related. The fire has since been contained, though some flight delays are expected.

Qantas did not disclose the number of passengers on board the twin-engine Boeing 737-800, which was bound for Brisbane, when the engine reportedly failed with a loud bang. No injuries were reported.

“We understand this would have been a distressing experience for customers, and we will be contacting all customers this afternoon to provide support,” stated Qantas Chief Pilot, Captain Richard Tobiano. “We will also be conducting an investigation into the cause of the engine issue.”

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