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Washougal Community Market: Local Vendors, Food, and Fun Every Friday!
The new Washougal Community Market begins July 18 at Reflection Plaza and will run weekly through summer, featuring local vendors, food, entertainment, and kids activities. File photo The city of Washougal is thrilled to invite residents and visitors alike to the inaugural Community Market Pilot Program, launching Friday, July 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Reflection Plaza in the heart of downtown. Were really looking forward to showcasing what the community has to offer, said Rose Jewell, Community Engagement manager for the city of Washougal. Come down, enjoy the weather, grab a bite, listen to some music, support local...
Ogun State NLC Chairman Decries Total Shutdown: Workers Demand Justice
Ogun State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Hameed Ademola-Benco, has said that the ongoing strike by the state workers is a total shutdown. He said that the organised labour is tired of empty promises by the government, stressing that the workers would want to discuss the issue with the governor. Ademola-Benco said that the strike is premised on four cardinal issues, which include the contributory pension scheme, outstanding accrued allowances, and readjustment of the new minimum age. He, however, commended the union for the total compliance with the strike, urging members to stay resolute in the face of...
Obasanjo Emphasizes Importance of Constitution Operators for Good Governance
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria needs right operators of the constitution, not a perfect constitution, to lead in good governance and promotion of welfare and wellbeing of the citizenry. Mr Obasanjo stated this in his remarks at the opening of a three-day National Summit on the Future of Nigerias Constitutional Democracy, organised by The Patriots, in collaboration with Nigeria Political Summit Group, on Wednesday in Abuja. The former president, in his remarks read by the Secretary-General, Eminent Patriots, Olawale Okunniyi, said that while a nations constitution must reflect the history, the constituents and the aspiration of its people, no...
