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In a startling development at the Senate’s ministerial nominee screening, Balarabe Abbas Lawal suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness while undergoing questioning. Swift action by concerned senators and a call for assistance from Senate President Godswill Akpabio ensued. Despite the alarming incident, Abbas Lawal was eventually taken to a hospital, although his condition remained undisclosed as…
On Sunday, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, emphasized that her husband, President Bola Tinubu, should not be seen as a magician. She made these remarks during an interdenominational church service held in Abuja to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, themed “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
Femi Gbajabiamila, the President’s Chief of Staff, announced on Sunday that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise of a provisional N25,000 wage increase for low-grade workers for six months will now apply to all workers.
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has made a bold promise to assist at least 4,000 interested indigenes of Imo State in relocating to Europe and Canada by the end of December this year (Video). He unveiled this pledge during a campaign event as part of his vote mobilization tour in anticipation of the November…
On Thursday, the Federal Government urged the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to cancel their plan for a nationwide indefinite strike scheduled for October 3. The government argued that such a strike would violate a standing court order.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Edo and Ondo State Governorship Elections. The tenure of the Governors of Edo and Ondo States will end on November 11, 2024, and February 23, 2025, respectively. Edo State Governorship Election: Ondo State Governorship Election: These timelines and schedules…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s financial sector, the Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and four deputy governors. This confirmation follows Dr. Cardoso’s assumption of office in an acting capacity and the subsequent nomination of his deputies. The nominees…
The Labour Party has emphasized its commitment to reclaiming Nigeria through lawful means and without resorting to violence.
Mali’s ruling junta has canceled the scheduled independence anniversary celebrations due to escalating tensions in the northern region