The Labour Party (LP) has stated its resolve not to lose Peter Obi, who was its 2023 presidential candidate in the election, to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), due to the ongoing internal disputes. Abayomi Arabambi, the factional LP’s National Publicity Secretary, made the declaration while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief today, […]
A chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could not achieve much in his first year in office because of the failure of Buhari, his predecessor. Thus, the Tinubu critic called on Nigerians to give the president an additional year to deliver on his promises and […]
Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), appealed to Nigerians on Thursday to remain calm amid the economic challenges in the country. Mr Akume gave the assurance that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is working diligently to improve the economy. The SGF, who stated this while addressing the National Executive Council […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to, in compliance with the order of court, immediately fish out, arrest and bring Mallam Hudu Yunusa Ari before the court for prosecution. The party asserted that delay in his trial has created bad precedence and encourages impunity. Recall that the […]
Popularly known as LP, the Labour Party has changed the name for “OBIdient Directorate” to the “Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration”. This development comes after Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, clarified that OBIdient Movement is distinct from the directorate, which was initially met with criticism and misunderstandings. According to a statement […]
Residents of Evbohenoba Community in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State have protested the alleged ill treatment being meted out to them by Summit Oil International and Duport Midstream Company. The protesters displayed placards with various inscriptions and marched round the community chanting solidarity songs. Some of the placards read: ‘Pay compensation for desecrating […]
The Vice President of the federation, Kashim Shettima, has urged the Ekiti people to unite in support of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s efforts towards the development of the state. Speaking during the inauguration of several projects in Ado-Ekiti, including the Omisanjana/Deeper Life/Ajebamidele road, the Adire hub at Ado-Iworoko and the third Expanded National MSME Clinics, Ekiti […]
State governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum reportedly ruled out the option of paying N100,000 and above as the new minimum wage. At their meetingheld yesterday, the governors were considering a minimum wage within N60,000 – N70,000. State leaders reviewed the country’s economic situation and concluded anything above N70,000 would not be […]
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Dr. Emomotimi Agama as the Director General (DG) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is the country’s apex capital market regulator. Also, the Senate approved the appointment of Frana Chukwuogor as Executive Commissioner, Legal and Enforcement; Mr Bola Ajomale as Executive Commissioner, Operations and Mrs. Samiya Usman as Executive Commissioner, […]
The police command in Kaduna State has confirmed a failed kidnap by gunmen on Wednesday night on Alhaji Umar Musa, the paramount ruler of Ninzo… The police command in Kaduna State has confirmed a failed kidnap by gunmen on Wednesday night on Alhaji Umar Musa, the paramount ruler of Ninzo Chiefdom in Sanga LGA. ASP […]
Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, presented the cost implication of a new minimum wage to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu yesterday. This is needed to help guide negotiation with the tripartite panel that comprises government officials, labour representatives, and the Organised Private Sector (OPS). On Tuesday, Mr Tinubu […]
The Nigerian presidency has debunked media reports stating Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance, proposed a new minimum wage of N105,000 to President Tinubu. Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on Information and Strategy, explained that the report was false. “The Honorable Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale […]
President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, 72, has called on international development financiers to regard Africa as a region of opportunity and growth, rather than a continent full of challenges. He made the admonition during a chat with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, which was led by […]
Mr. Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has declared that he is not leaving the party. He said this in a statement, where he clarified his comments on the Directorate of OBIdients movement reportedly created by Julius Abure, LP’s National Chairman. The former governor, in a […]
The organized labour under the aegis of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reacted to the approval of a 300% increase in the salaries of judiciary workers by Senate. It’d be recalled that the Senate, on Wednesday, approved a bill granting a 300% salary increase for judicial officers at both the federal and state levels. […]
The Nigerian presidency has told the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) that they should be thankful this country isn’t under a military regime, emphasising that their demands are not realistic. Bayo Onanuga, who is President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, tackled the labour unions, saying they enjoy […]
The Senate of Nigeria has passed a bill on Wednesday aimed at prescribing improved salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits for judicial office holders in the country. After the bill was read for the third time, yesterday, it was then passed. The development came on the heels of the consideration of a report from the Senate […]
Olusegun Obasanjo, a former Nigerian president, has advised state Governors in the country to put more attention on food security and prioritise policies that improve people’s well-being. He gave the advice on Wednesday in Sokoto during the unveiling of 136 housing units purchased at the cost of N1.8 billion by the Sokoto State Government for […]
The federal government of Nigeria announced the restoration of electricity supply to the North-East on Wednesday, months after suspected terrorists launched attacks on major transmission infrastructure in the region. Last month, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had said that it was working to repair the damaged power infrastructure and would restore full supply by […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will update its membership register by uploading details of members on a digital register captured with the National Identification Number (NIN). Abdullahi Ganduje, the party’s National Chairman, made the disclosure, adding that each person is expected to provide their biometric data and the details provided by each individual for registration […]
