Politics
The Edo State government has begun paying its workers a new minimum wage of N70,000, fulfilling a promise made by Governor Godwin Obaseki. The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Edo State Chapter, Odion Olaye, confirmed the payment and commended the government for its commitment to workers’ welfare. The increase from N40,000 to N70,000 aims […]
Edo State Government Implements N70,000 Minimum Wage. Read More »
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Friday, in celebration of the first year of Tinubu’s administration, has disclosed during his presentation of the scorecard of the Federal Ministry of Justice that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration faced a total of 625 court cases in the past
On Tinubu-led Administration: 625 Court Cases Were Faced in 12 months, AGF Discloses Read More »
Renowned Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has expressed his disapproval of Peter Obi’s fitness to lead Nigeria, citing the conduct of his supporters, known as ‘Obidients’, during the 2023 general elections. Soyinka criticized Obi for failing to rein in his supporters who attacked others with opposing views online, which he believes demonstrates his unfitness to
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The Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has upheld the election of Hope Uzodimma as the state’s governor. In a unanimous decision, the three-member panel led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan-Osadebay ruled that Uzodimma’s election was in compliance with the Electoral Act. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by the Labour Party and its governorship candidate,
Uzodimma Remains Imo Governor as Tribunal Dismisses Petition. Read More »
As the 2024 governorship election in Edo State approaches, more All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains have resigned from the party, citing concerns over its internal democracy and leadership. Former Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Andrew Emwanta, resigned in February, stating that the party’s lack of internal democracy and flawed governorship primaries led to his decision.
Edo APC in Crises as more Chieftains Resign. Read More »
According to sources within the bank, the termination of appointments affects staff of various cadres and includes older directors who were not affected by the previous round of retrenchment. The sources revealed that the move has caused apprehension among staff members, as the management has not specified any standard criteria for the decisions.
CBN Sacks 50 more Staffs, 117 Disengaged in 20 days. Read More »
According to the APC, the meeting between Atiku and Obi was driven by their mutual desire to prevent President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated that the two opposition leaders are united by their desperation to become president and their disdain for President Tinubu’s commitment to transforming the nation.
Atiku, Obi’s Presidential Ambitions Driven by Desperation, Says APC. Read More »
The House of Representatives has passed two bills for second reading, aimed at reforming the police force and public service. The first bill, the Police Act Amendment Bill, seeks to increase the retirement age of policemen from 60 to 65 years, or extend their service years from 35 to 40 years, whichever comes first. The
House of Reps Considers Bill to raise Police Retirement age. Read More »
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, met with Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, and other opposition leaders in Abuja. The meeting sparked speculation about a potential coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi and Atiku, who ran on the PDP ticket in 2019, discussed the
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The National Assembly is proposing amendments to the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007 to prevent top officials of the apex bank from engaging in partisan politics. The bill, championed by former Senator Darlington Nwokocha, aims to prohibit the chairman, governor, and deputy governors of the CBN from political activities or membership in any political
Senate Moves to Ban CBN Governor Deputies from Partisan Politics. Read More »