Politics
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has assured Nigerians and organized labour that negotiations are ongoing to reach a mutually acceptable solution on the new national minimum wage. This comes after the Federal Executive Council postponed the minimum wage discussion to allow President Bola Tinubu to conduct broader consultations. The governors, who had previously rejected the […]
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved his request to upgrade Ibadan Airport to international standards. The governor made this known during a courtesy visit from the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Baba Abubakar, at his office in Ibadan. Makinde expressed his administration’s focus on key
The Rivers State Police Command has warned against the hijacking of a planned protest by the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) following the closure of 23 local government council secretariats in the state. The police advised NULGE to suspend its planned strike to avoid a breakdown of law and order, citing credible intelligence
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The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong disapproval over the prolonged delay in inaugurating Aaron Uzodike, who was re-elected to represent Aba North State Constituency in the 2023 elections. Despite receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on December 13, 2023, following a court
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In a landmark judgment, an Ondo State High Court in Akure has declared the 33 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) created by the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in September 2023 as illegal and unlawful. The court nullified the LCDAs, stating that the law creating them was signed in Ibadan, Oyo State, rather than in Ondo
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The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and the Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA) have urged President Bola Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet, bringing in fresh leadership to alleviate the economic burden on Nigerians. The opposition parties cited the failure of current ministers to effectively address the country’s challenges, including poverty and economic difficulties. The
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The Senate expects President Bola Tinubu to submit the 2024 Supplementary budget for approval upon their return from recess on July 2. According to Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, the executive is still finalizing the budget, estimated to be around N6.6 trillion. This supplementary budget aims to fund specific transformational projects, including the coastal road, Sokoto-Badagri
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Now, the first thing is that government has failed us. Barrister (Dr) Emeka Emekesiri, a lawyer interviewed on a TV program, in his statement offered a thorough assessment of the situation of the country regarding insecurity and proposed a noteworthy solution, community self-defense. Citing the failure of government to curb rising violence, Barrister Emeka emphasized
President Bola Tinubu, in celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir, has today, hosted a special gathering at his Lagos residence. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement. The event which brought together guests, included Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, Lagos
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized the importance of Africa-based solutions to address the continent’s challenges. Speaking at the 3rd AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in the Bahamas, Sanwo-Olu stressed that external support should only supplement local efforts, not replace them. The governor shared success stories from Africa, including Lagos’ development model, which has
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