The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled a pivotal ruling for Thursday, July 11, concerning a suit advocating for full autonomy for the country’s 774 local governments. This case, initiated by the Nigerian federal government against the governors of the 36 states, seeks to redefine the administrative landscape of local governance in Nigeria. The suit,ContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Supreme Court to Deliver Landmark Ruling on Local Government Autonomy”
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Organised Labour Insists On N250,000 Minimum Wage For Nigerian Workers
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has reiterated its demand for a N250,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The TUC president, Festus Osifo, on Tuesday, disclosed this at the inaugural Annual Convention of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Women Commission in Abuja, themed “The Dynamic Woman: Navigating Challenges in a ConstantlyContinueContinue reading “Organised Labour Insists On N250,000 Minimum Wage For Nigerian Workers”
LET’S ACTIVELY AND PEACEFULLY SHAPE OUR FUTURE – FINTIRI. By Philip B. Adams
As the Adamawa State local government elections approach, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is calling on all citizens to actively and peacefully participate in shaping the political future of the state. As a Peoples Democratic Party( PDP) leader and a Governor of the state, Fintiri is determined to see the PDP secure all 21 local governmentContinueContinue reading “LET’S ACTIVELY AND PEACEFULLY SHAPE OUR FUTURE – FINTIRI. By Philip B. Adams”
House of Representatives Advances Bill to Create 74 Extra Seats for Women
In a historic move, the House of Representatives has progressed a landmark bill that seeks to reserve 74 additional seats for women in the National Assembly. This bill, which passed its second reading on Tuesday, promises to significantly alter the political landscape of Nigeria. Bill Details and Sponsorship Spearheaded by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu andContinueContinue reading “House of Representatives Advances Bill to Create 74 Extra Seats for Women”
Federal Lawmakers Demand Disciplinary Action Against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Six Area Council Chairmen
The House of Representatives has issued a call for disciplinary measures against Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and six Area Council Chairmen for alleged insubordination and disregard for legislative authority. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ikonne Ifeanyi, a member of the House Committee on FCT Area Councils andContinueContinue reading “Federal Lawmakers Demand Disciplinary Action Against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Six Area Council Chairmen”
In a bold move to quell the persistent farmers-herders clashes that have plagued Nigeria for decades, President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development.
This announcement came on the heels of the inauguration of the Renewed Hope livestock reform implementation committee at the State House in Abuja. This committee, tasked with devising sector-specific strategies, aims to bring an end to the violent conflicts that have devastated rural communities and hampered agricultural productivity. The genesis of this decision lies inContinueContinue reading “In a bold move to quell the persistent farmers-herders clashes that have plagued Nigeria for decades, President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development.”
Tinubu Administration Eliminates Rice Import Tariffs, Prepares to Import 500,000 Metric Tonnes of Maize and Wheat to Combat Food Inflation
In a bold move to address soaring food prices, the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a series of dynamic measures aimed at stabilizing the nation’s food supply and curbing inflation. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, announced these strategic initiatives, set to unfold over the next 180 days.ContinueContinue reading “Tinubu Administration Eliminates Rice Import Tariffs, Prepares to Import 500,000 Metric Tonnes of Maize and Wheat to Combat Food Inflation”
I Want Government To Rehabilitate Me – Bandits Kingpin, ‘Giwa’ Begs After Confessing To Killing 20 Security Operatives Including Policemen, Soldiers
A notorious bandits kingpin, Ibrahim Salihu, known as “Giwa,” has admitted to the killing of approximately 20 security personnel including police officers, soldiers, and local vigilantes in Zamfara State. “I have killed approximately 20 persons. Three are police and Army while the rest are local vigilantes,” Salihu disclosed this when he was arrested and interrogatedContinueContinue reading “I Want Government To Rehabilitate Me – Bandits Kingpin, ‘Giwa’ Begs After Confessing To Killing 20 Security Operatives Including Policemen, Soldiers”
Shehu Sani Warns of Dire Consequences if State Governments Lay Off 600,000 Workers to Implement New Minimum Wage
In a bold and impassioned statement, former federal lawmaker from Kaduna State, Senator Shehu Sani, has issued a grave warning to Nigerian state governments contemplating the termination of 600,000 workers to facilitate the implementation of the new national minimum wage demanded by organized labor. Taking to his X platform (formerly Twitter), Senator Sani cautioned thatContinueContinue reading “Shehu Sani Warns of Dire Consequences if State Governments Lay Off 600,000 Workers to Implement New Minimum Wage”
Nigerian Police Take Abuja Man Who Climbed Mast to Attempt Suicide into Custody
In a dramatic turn of events on Monday morning, the Nigerian police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, successfully apprehended Shuaibu Yushau, a man found perilously perched atop a radio mast in an apparent suicide attempt. Reports surfaced early Monday that Yushau was spotted at the top of the mast, poised to end hisContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Police Take Abuja Man Who Climbed Mast to Attempt Suicide into Custody”
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