Politics
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a plan to reduce inflation in the country through tariff and import duty suspension for food, raw materials for production, pharmaceuticals, inputs for agriculture production and other fiscal measures. The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun disclosed this in a recent presentation of the proposed Accelerated Stabilisation and Advancement […]
The Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau on Wednesday strongly opposed a bill for an act to establish the National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission, sponsored by Benue State Senator, Titus Tartenger Zam. Barau said the bill, if allowed and passed into law, was targeted at relocating Fulani herders from wherever they are to
Lawmakers from opposition parties in the House of Representatives are pressing the Federal Government to implement a new minimum wage of over N100,000 to address the demands of organized labor. The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress are seeking a minimum wage of N494,000, while the government has proposed N60,000. The lawmakers argue that
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) launched its nationwide electronic membership registration yesterday, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje flagged off the exercise at the Abuja Continental Hotel, accompanied by two federal ministers and party leaders. The event marks the beginning of the party’s digitalization of its membership register across all 36 states
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Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has urged the Federal Government to ensure the immediate payment of all depositors’ funds in full, following the revocation of Heritage Bank’s operating license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Obi acknowledged the regulators’ decision to revoke the license, citing financial stability concerns, but emphasized the
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged organized labor to insist on a minimum wage of N120,000, accusing the Federal Government of insincerity in its negotiation. The PDP argues that the government’s extravagance and prioritization of non-essential projects demonstrate its ability to pay a higher minimum wage. In contrast, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has
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Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has urged President Bola Tinubu to restrain his ministers and appointees from criticizing his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Tambuwal, now a senator representing Sokoto South, emphasized that Tinubu’s government cannot disown Buhari’s administration’s failures, having benefited from it as an APC member. He stressed that the president should focus on
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INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration in Ondo State, registering 20,000 fresh voters ahead of the November 16 governorship election. Yakubu praised the impressive turnout, particularly among young people, indicating enthusiasm and likely high participation in the election. He also confirmed that 17 political parties will participate
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concerns about Nigeria’s current state, describing it as volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. He emphasized the need for moral, transformational, and servant leadership to address the country’s challenges. Obasanjo stressed that Nigeria’s resources alone cannot guarantee progress without effective leadership. He also highlighted the importance of learning from history
A retired US Army Captain, Bishop Johnson, has urged political leaders and freedom fighters to work towards securing the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In an open letter, Johnson advocated for a political solution that upholds justice, equity, and fairness. He emphasized that failing to speak out
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