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In a proactive move to tackle the prevailing economic hardships in the country, President Bola Tinubu announced the creation of an Economic Advisory Committee during a crucial meeting with key stakeholders at the State House in Abuja on Sunday evening. The committee is set to include representatives from the federal government, sub-national entities, and the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has affirmed its commitment to move forward with planned rallies from February 27 to 28, expressing discontent over the escalating cost of living in the country. In response to a letter from the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, threatening contempt proceedings, the NLC,…
In a recent event commemorating the one-year anniversary of the February 25th, 2023 Presidential Elections, Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, addressed a gathering in Abuja. During the event, themed “Redefining Our Options and Consolidating our Legacies,” Obi emphasized the urgent need for Nigerian youths to reclaim their country from leaders who…
In a compelling address at an extraordinary summit, President Tinubu appealed to the leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, urging them to reconsider their decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The President emphasized that ECOWAS, committed to upholding constitutional order, is not their enemy but a collaborative force…
In a significant development, the Ministry of Works, representing the Federal Government, has successfully secured a €25 million grant to fund the construction of 28 vital bridges across Nigeria. This milestone was revealed during a productive meeting held in Abuja on Friday, where a delegation of investors from the Netherlands, spearheaded by the Nigerian Ambassador…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria recently released a comprehensive report shedding light on the challenges encountered during the result viewing process of the 2023 presidential elections. Published on its website, the 526-page report aims to address the concerns surrounding the failure to provide real-time access to the election results through the INEC…
Olumide Akpata, the former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has secured the Labour Party (LP) ticket for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State. The LP primary, held in Benin City on Friday, saw Akpata receiving 316 votes, making him the party’s chosen candidate for the September 2024 election. The announcement of Akpata’s…
Femi Fani-Kayode Sparks Controversy with Thought-Provoking Quotes on Colonial History and Financial Transgressions Renowned Nigerian politician Femi Fani-Kayode recently stirred up a social media storm by sharing a photo of former UK Prime Minister David Cameron with a striking quote. The quote attributed to Cameron asserted, “If the money stolen from Nigeria in the last…
In a collaborative operation, the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) joined forces with a Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising teams from the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Customs Service to arrest 115 suspected currency racketeers in Enugu State. The operation, carried out on February 21, 2024, resulted in the…
In a significant victory for security forces in Kaduna State, the notorious bandit, insurgent, and ruthless killer, Boderi Isyaku, has been neutralized in a gun duel along with some of his fighters. This achievement comes as a result of the relentless efforts and support of Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in the fight against…