FCT NULGE suspends strike
Kuje (FCT), March 2, 2022 (NAN) The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, has called off the indefinite strike it embarked on Feb. 17. Report says that NULGE began the industrial action over non-payment of Jan. 2022 salary, and non-release of Dec. 2021 allocation to local councils by the […]
Failed Bills: Women Groups Storm NASS Gate In Protest
Different women groups occupied the gate of the National Assembly in protest against the rejection of women-related bills at plenary on Wednesday. The lawmakers on Tuesday rejected all women-related bills including the one seeking to give at least ten slots to women as ministers and commissioners in the federal and state governments failed at the […]
Ganduje appoints Dantata, Dangote as ‘Zakkat’ commission members
Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday appointed Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, his uncle, Aminu Dantata, and Abdulsamad Rabi’u as members of the state Zakkat and Hubsi Commission. Zakkat refers to the obligation that a Muslim has to donate a certain proportion of wealth each year to charitable causes. This is contained a […]
Tinubu won’t oppose reconciliation with Aregbesola, says aide
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, will not oppose ongoing moves to reconcile him with the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. Tinubu’s media aide, Tunde Rahman, disclosed this in a message he sent to newsmen on Tuesday evening. Rahman was reacting to the decision of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; […]
Adultery: Daddy Freeze’s N5m damages appeal for hearing May 17
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has reserved ruling in a suit filed by a broadcaster and radio talk show host, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, seeking to set aside a judgment ordering him to pay the sum of N5 million as damages for allegedly committing adultery with one […]
Pastor Adeboye’s humility not altered by achievements – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday in Abuja eulogised the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, who turned 80 today. Osinbajo described the cleric’s life as a unique lesson for all and sundry as his humility, integrity and exemplary behaviour remain steadfast despite his huge achievements. The Vice President said […]
2023: INEC presents voters list to parties, begins nomination forms collection
With about one year to the 2023 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission has presented list of registered voters in 2021 to the 18 political parties in the country. The commission said the move was part of implementation of the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general election released on Saturday. INEC […]
Buhari talks tough, vows to protect students from kidnappers
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has assured Nigerians that the issue of kidnapping, particularly those involving school children that had bedeviled the country in the recent past was being tackled with all seriousness. Buhari gave the assurance while speaking during the National Security Seminar organised by Alumni Association of the National Defence College […]
AAU: Esan People will not allow Prof. Ambrose Alli’s legacy to be diminished.
I read with dismay, the announced conversion of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, alongside College of Education, Igueben, into a multi-campus tertiary institutions by Governor Godwin Obaseki. Governor Obaseki announced the conversion while speaking at the Education Policy Town Hall Meeting, convened by the State Ministry of Education on friday 18th february, 2022. The Governor said […]
KDSG Calls For Vigilance Against Explosive Devices Planted By Terrorists In Schools, Hotels, Others
The Kaduna State Government wishes to issue an crucial advisory to citizens across the state, for heightened alertness to the threat of explosive devices planted in public places by terrorists. This follows sustained assessments by security agencies, and the possibility of terrorists looking to harm citizens, by discreetly placing explosives in public facilities such as […]