"Remember IPOB was not there during Obasanjo's regime, it was not there during Yar'Adua's time, it was not there during Jonathan's tenure as president.
"It may sound too ambitious to some or perhaps even outlandish, but with the renewed focus and commitment I have seen from the President, this is a feat that can be achieved and we must ensure that we roll up our sleeves to do just that.
Those critics were not there when we started, and they are not the people that have our mandate. "What we have are people who have no business, and who are illiterate in terms of labour issues.
"The work we are doing is because of God, our country and you. I want to inform you that the knowledge we have garnered over the years, we won't allow you to be cheated.
A first and second time could pass as human error, but a third time would, in our opinion, translate to an intentional act to undermine us," the TUC alleged.
"You also remember that all our candidates have signed and agreed to remain one regardless of the outcome of the convention. That shows unity among us, the chairmanship is zoned to the south."
Any attempt to arrest President Vladimir Putin after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for him would amount to a declaration of war against Russia, his ally and former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday
Aisha Buhari, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, departed Abuja for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and will be joining millions of Muslims to participate in this year's hajj pilgrimage.