Category: News
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CSO Lauds Minister over International Passport Clearance of Backlog of Passports
…pass vote of confidence on CG As news of the unprecedented clearance of backlog of international passport by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) as a direct consequence of an ultimatum by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has commended the management of NIS and the Minister of…
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Breaking ; Federal Government, Labour Unions Agree On The Following
From Lateef Taiwo i) The Federal Government has announced N25,000 only as provisional wage increment for all treasury-paid federal government workers for six months. ii) The Federal Government is committed to fast-tracking the provision of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to ease public transportation difficulties associated with the removal of PMS subsidy. iii) The Federal…
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Tribunal Victory : Gov. Sule congratulates Speaker Balarabe, urges him to accommodate all.
“… as Speaker assures him of effective synergy to develop the state… ” Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has congratulated Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly over his victory at the election petition tribunal on Saturday, Sept.30, 2023. The Governor congratulated the Speaker when he visited him at…
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FG Extends Invitation to NLC for Crucial Talks Today
In a move to avert the nationwide indefinite strike announced by organized Labour, the federal government has rescheduled a meeting with Labour leaders today at 2 pm in Abuja’s State House. The previous meeting, set for September 29, was canceled as Labour representatives abstained. The meeting, coordinated by Director Emmanuel Igbinosun, will take place in…
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Mr Macaroni challenges police profiling, advocating empathy for Nigerian youths
Mr Macaroni, the renowned Nigerian content creator and activist, has criticized the Nigeria Police in response to their spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi’s comments on a female officer’s expensive phone. Adejobi had shared a photo of the officer and the secretary to the Inspector General of Police, DSP David Victoria, on social media. Some users questioned…
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Senator Akpabio Salutes Nigeria At 63
From Lateef Taiwo The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President while acknowledging present challenges in the polity said that there were many landmarks in…
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Taraba Election petition tribunal upheld the Election of Gov. Agbu Kefas.
Uhuru Samuel Adaji Taraba State election petition tribunal sitting in Jalingo on Saturday, upheld the election of Governor Agbu Kefas of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the duly elected governor of the state. In a judgement which lasted for three hours, the three-man panel headed by Justice G.A Sunmonu, dismissed the petition jointly filed…
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Nigeria Undoubtedly On Path To Greatness Despite Challenges – Ex-Senate President Lawan
From Lateef Taiwo Immediate past President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, says Nigeria is on the path to greatness, despite some of the challenges confronting the nation. Lawan made this known, on Saturday, in a statement to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day celebration. According to the lawmaker who represents Yobe North Senatorial District in…
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Independence Day: Deputy President of the Senate urges Nigerians not to despair, says our challenges surmountable
From Lateef Taiwo The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has urged Nigerians not to despair, saying the challenges facing the country are surmountable with the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Federal Government had declared Monday, October 2 as a public holiday to commemorate the country’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. Senator…
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Kaduna Tribunal: Declaring Re-run, Not Part Of My Prayers, I Won The Election, Says Ashiru
BY Lateef Taiwo, KADUNA The gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the March 18th, 2023 election in Kaduna state, Hon. Isa Ashiru, has emphasised thar he won the election, saying that he never prayed that the election be declared inconclusive. This is just has he urged the people of Kaduna state to…