Tinubu’s govt can never be disassociated from Buhari’s failure — Tambuwal

Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Senator Aminu Tambuwal said President Bola Tinubu’s government can never be disassociated from the former President Muhammadu Buhari’s failure. Tambuwal stated this in his remarks during the stakeholders meeting of the PDP in Sokoto State on Sunday. He has asked President Tinubu to stop using some unsolicited and negativeContinue reading "Tinubu’s govt can never be disassociated from Buhari’s failure — Tambuwal"

Breaking: National strike: NASS, NLC leaders in marathon meeting

The National Assembly leadership and that of the organised Labour, NLC are presently holding a marathon apparently to nip in the bud, the proposed national strike. The meeting which is holding in room 301, white house is being presided over by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill, with the Speaker, House of Representatives, TajudeenContinue reading "Breaking: National strike: NASS, NLC leaders in marathon meeting"

Minimum Wage: Your proposed strike premature, illegal, FG warns NLC, TUC  Ikechukwu Nnochiri

The Federal Government has warned the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to shelve their plan to commence a nationwide indefinite strike action from tomorrow (Monday). FG, in a statement issued through the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Sunday, described the proposedContinue reading "Minimum Wage: Your proposed strike premature, illegal, FG warns NLC, TUC  Ikechukwu Nnochiri"

Tinubu Urges Security Agencies To Fish Out IPOB Sit-At-Home Masterminds, Killers Of Soldiers In Abia

President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the federal government will come down heavily on those who have made it a habit to needlessly attack Nigerian armed forces’ personnel. He stated this on Saturday evening in Abuja, in reaction to the killing of five soldiers in Aba, Abia State following a sit-at-home order given by theContinue reading "Tinubu Urges Security Agencies To Fish Out IPOB Sit-At-Home Masterminds, Killers Of Soldiers In Abia"

24 hours to Strike: Labour talks tough, FG begs

Less than 24 hours after to start of the nationwide strike over a new national minimum wage and hike in electricity tariff, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has directed its state councils across the country to ensure total compliance. This came to light on a day unions in the oil, electricity, financial and other criticalContinue reading "24 hours to Strike: Labour talks tough, FG begs"

Fuel Scarcity Looms As Nigerian Petroleum Workers Shut Down Depots Monday In Line With NLC Directive

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejoecha, has begged the the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to suspend their planned strike over minimum wage negotiations.  This is just as in compliance with the Organised Labour’s decision, the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG in a statement signed by its GeneralContinue reading "Fuel Scarcity Looms As Nigerian Petroleum Workers Shut Down Depots Monday In Line With NLC Directive"

Nigerian Judicial Workers Union To Shut Down All Courts By Monday In Line With NLC Nationwide Protests

Judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), have begun mobilisation of their members ahead of the nationwide protest declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). This was contained in a press statement issued on Saturday by Comrade M. J Akwashiki, JUSUN General SecretaryContinue reading "Nigerian Judicial Workers Union To Shut Down All Courts By Monday In Line With NLC Nationwide Protests"

For Nigerians Questioning My Action, Reintroducing Old National Anthem Is Priority For Me – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said the change of the National anthem "Nigeria, we Hail thee," is a priority for him.  Tinubu during a meeting with the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed the critics, insisting the reintroduction of the old anthem was not a misplaced priority as someContinue reading "For Nigerians Questioning My Action, Reintroducing Old National Anthem Is Priority For Me – Tinubu"

Suspended Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Abba Kyari Released After 27 Months In Detention

The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. His release is coming after spending 27 months in detention. The Spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service of the Federal Capital Territory Command, Adamu Duza, who spoke to PUNCH confirmed that Kyari hadContinue reading "Suspended Deputy Commissioner Of Police, Abba Kyari Released After 27 Months In Detention"

Emir Of Kano, Sanusi Attends Prayer At Central Mosque, Asks Contenders To Accept ‘God’s Will’

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II  has stated that there is no one who can question the actions of God over his reinstatement.  Muhammadu Sanusi II was deposed in March 2020 by the immediate past governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.  Last week, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State reinstated Sanusi while dethroningContinue reading "Emir Of Kano, Sanusi Attends Prayer At Central Mosque, Asks Contenders To Accept ‘God’s Will’"