President Tinubu’s Bold Move: Revamping Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Sector In a decisive move aimed at transforming Nigeria’s pharmaceutical landscape, President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order that promises to shake up the industry. The order, which slashes tariffs, excise duties, and value added tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs, marks a significant shift towards bolstering…
Senator Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker from Kaduna, issued a strong warning to northern leaders regarding their reported plans to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 presidential elections. In a recent interview with Arise Television, Sani emphasized that such actions could endanger the unity and stability of Nigeria. Sani’s remarks come amidst reports…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed the proposal by state governors to set their own minimum wages for workers, labeling the idea as autocratic and contrary to the principle of a national minimum wage. In a statement by NLC’s Head of Information and Public Affairs, Mr. Benson Upah, the union warned that such…
Under the direction of the South-West Governors’ Forum, the six governors of the South-West states of Nigeria met in Lagos on Monday, June 10, 2024, to discuss the region’s development. Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Ademola Adeleke of Osun, and Biodun Oyebanji of…
Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has sent a letter to Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, requesting that his trial be held in Kogi State. Bello, facing 19 counts of charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), did not appear for his scheduled court…
On Tuesday, the Nigerian House of Representatives mandated the immediate sale of two helicopters for $1.2 million and the subsequent arrest of the Director of Quality Control at the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), along with an alleged unlicensed auctioneer at the National Assembly. The arrest orders were based on accusations of providing false…
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Federal University Lokoja staged a demonstration on Tuesday, demanding the Federal Government honour agreements dating back to 2009 and remove ASUU members from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). Dr. Joshua Silas, Chairman of ASUU at Federal University Lokoja, expressed these demands…
Fifty members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have urged President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The lawmakers, representing various regions and political parties, called for this action in a letter dated June 19, 2024, citing Section 174 of the Constitution and Section 107(1) of…
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has voiced his deep concern over the persistent presence of touts and extortionists at Nigeria’s international airports. In a post on the social media platform X, Keyamo highlighted the negative impact these activities have on the country’s reputation, citing numerous complaints from the public. “I have received…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced a significant change to the schedule for the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025, shifting the tournament from its anticipated dates to a new timeframe in 2026. Originally slated for December 21, 2025, in Morocco, the CAN 2025 will now kick off on January 18, 2026,…
