I’m Very Happy About Tinubu Government’s Performance, Says Buhari Amid Hardship, High Cost Of Living

Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has vowed that the present administration will deploy available resources to fight insecurity to ensure national peace and stability. Shettima, who gave the assurance on Saturday, when he visited former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, maintained that President Bola Tinubu-led administration would leave no stone unturned toContinueContinue reading “I’m Very Happy About Tinubu Government’s Performance, Says Buhari Amid Hardship, High Cost Of Living”

We Have Right To Protest; We Are Not Politicians To Wait Till 2027 – Trade Union Congress Replies Tinubu

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has slammed President Bola Tinubu for telling labour unions in the country to stop their protests and wait for 2027 to join the political process. The TUC described such statement as alien as the TUC President, Festus Osifo, maintained that labour unions were within their right to protest, adding that the right to strike is that of the workers. It was reported on Thursday, that President Tinubu had while inaugurating the Lagos Red Line project,  advised the organised labour that they were not the only voice for Nigerians and therefore should maintain peace and stop the protests over high cost of living. But featuring on Channels TV programme on Friday, Osifo, reminded president Tinubu that there were some issues that led to the protest adding that he should be concerned in addressing those fundamental issues than bantering words with the organised labour. Osifo said, “I listened to that comment yesterday where he said that we should wait for 2027 if we want to contest for elections. I could speak for Trade Union Congress, we are not politicians, we are unionists, it is our right to protest – it is a fundamental right of every single Nigerian. “So we don’t have issues with protests, when need be, people will exercise their rights and people must protest. In terms of waiting till 2027 to enter into politics, I don’t think that is something we could dabble into because I as an individual I am not a card-carrying member of any political party. “What I am interested in is the welfare of my members and indeed the entire Nigerian masses. So, what the president said for me is alien to us because the right to protest and the right to strike is that of the workers. “There are condition precedents, for the fact that you are going on protest or strike, there are some things that led to it, those fundamental issues must be addressed.” Osifo also responded to comments that the TUC betrayed the NLC by not joining in the last protest against hardship on Tuesday. He said the TUC was never part of any agreement to go for protest and therefore could not be said to have opted out. “I’ll just explain exactly what happened to you. Now, you see when you have when you say somebody opt out from a process, it means that the person was in before, it means that there was an agreement to do something. “When there is an agreement to do something at the last minute, you will not say I am not doing again. That is opting out, then you can use the word sold out. But in this scenario, there wasn’t any agreement to do anything. “We did not have any conversation; nobody even mentioned it to us that this is the direction to go. That conversation never took place. So as long as that also never took place, we never opt out of anything. If there was an initial agreement that let’s go for a protest, the winner say we are not going for that protest. “You could call that opt out, you could call that sold out, you could call that anything. But in this scenario, there was no understanding at all. In fact, there was no discussion that could have even led to any understanding,” he said.

Adamawa State Government Announces Outbreak Of Lassa Fever In NYSC Camp

The Adamawa State Ministry of Health and Human Services has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state. The outbreak of the highly infectious disease was confirmed after a corps member tested positive at the Damare National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp. While confirming the development, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health,ContinueContinue reading “Adamawa State Government Announces Outbreak Of Lassa Fever In NYSC Camp”

Nigerian Comic Actor, Mr Ibu Dies After Prolonged Illness

Ailing Nigerian comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has passed on at 62 years old.According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare hospital.Many fans have shared condolences on X, reminiscing movies the late actor has featured. It was reported on December 2023 that Mr. Ibu underwentContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Comic Actor, Mr Ibu Dies After Prolonged Illness”

Hardship Protest Spreads To Nigerian Correctional Centre As Inmates Riot In Jos Over Reduction Of Food Portions

The protest over rising hunger in Nigeria took a different dimension on Friday as inmates staged a protest over a plan to reduce their food ration at the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Jos, Plateau State capital. The inmates began protesting as soon as they were informed of a reduction in food size. During the demonstration,ContinueContinue reading “Hardship Protest Spreads To Nigerian Correctional Centre As Inmates Riot In Jos Over Reduction Of Food Portions”

There May Not Be 2027 For Nigeria If You Don’t Fix Increasing Hardship – Civil Society Groups Warn Tinubu

The United Action Front of the Civil Society, a coalition of Citizens Groups and eminent civil society leaders has condemned the statement made by President Bola Tinubu that if the organised labour is interested in the electoral process they should meet him in 2027. President Tinubu had on Thursday during the commissioning of the LagosContinueContinue reading “There May Not Be 2027 For Nigeria If You Don’t Fix Increasing Hardship – Civil Society Groups Warn Tinubu”

Nigerians May Soon Buy One Sachet Water For N100, Says Association of Table Water Producers

As the cost of living and inflation continue to skyrocket in Nigeria, the Association of Table Water Producers has said that a sachet of water could soon sell for 100. The association said this on Wednesday during a press conference where it lamented the rising cost of production which is “crippling their business and forcingContinueContinue reading “Nigerians May Soon Buy One Sachet Water For N100, Says Association of Table Water Producers”

Donald Trump Sweeps Another Republican Party Primary

Former President, Donald Trump, has won Michigan’s Republican primary, in a major victory trouncing his nearest rival, Nikki Haley, in yet another contest.  The race marks the fifth state taken by Trump, who has notched several easy wins over a shrinking GOP field, RT reports. With around 50% of the ballots counted on Tuesday night,ContinueContinue reading “Donald Trump Sweeps Another Republican Party Primary”

Nationwide Protest: Nigerian Labour Congress Hands Over Letter Of Demands To National Assembly

The Nigeria Labour Congress’ President, Joe Ajaero has handed over the union’s letter of demands to the National Assembly. Ajaero handed over the letter to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, Senator Diket Plang on Tuesday. The demands included full implementation of the welfare provisions, employment generation, immediate subsidy toContinueContinue reading “Nationwide Protest: Nigerian Labour Congress Hands Over Letter Of Demands To National Assembly”

Presidential Guards Brigade Placed On High Alert Over Suspicions Of Coup Plot In Nigeria; Key Brigades Under Watch As Commander Holds Emergency Meetings With Tinubu, Gbajabiamila

The Presidential Guards Brigade has been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicions of a coup plot in Nigeria. SaharaReporters exclusively learnt on Sunday that the suspicions prompted emergency meetings involving the Commander of the Presidential Guards Brigade, Col. Adebisi Onasanya, President Bola Tinubu and the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. “TheContinueContinue reading “Presidential Guards Brigade Placed On High Alert Over Suspicions Of Coup Plot In Nigeria; Key Brigades Under Watch As Commander Holds Emergency Meetings With Tinubu, Gbajabiamila”