The Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako who disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published the final list of candidates for the Ondo State Governorship election in Southwest Nigeria. The breakdown indicates that 17 political parties fielded candidates for the 16 November 2024 polls. This is coming on the heels of the Commission publishing the personal particulars of the governorship candidates and … [Read more…]
A former senator representing Kaduna central, Shehu Sani has called on President Bola Tinubu to pardon the EndSARS protesters, who are still in detention. Sani made this call while speaking at a dinner marking the 2024 Democracy Day on Wednesday. Recall that many Nigerian youths protested across the country against the excesses of the now-disbanded … [Read more…]
The Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, fixed June 26, to hear a suit seeking the removal of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after the plaintiff’s lawyer, Benjamin Davou, sought the leave of the court to allow time to reply to Ganduje’s preliminary … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts at stabilising the economy and scaling up support for the most vulnerable citizens have received a $2.25 billion World Bank boost. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, broke the news of two major financial support packages in a statement last night. They include $1.5 … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her 70th birthday. Felicitating the World renowned economist, President Tinubu in a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, commended her for being a worthy ambassador of Nigeria, exemplifying the diligence, and brilliance that Nigerians are known for. The … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has quashed the contempt case initiated by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede. Bello had predicted the contempt case before a High Court of Kogi State sitting in Lokoja on interim orders earlier … [Read more…]
PROTOCOLS 1. Standing on earlier established protocols, may I commend the organizers of this conference for thinking home, for thinking Africa. Particularly, I applaud the President of this great country, Tunisia – His Excellency, Kais Saied for his support and approval to host this event. Thank you, Your Excellency. 2. I bring you warm greetings … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the suit of the Federal Government against the 36 state governors seeking full autonomy for the 774 local governments in the country. Justice Garba Lawal told the parties in the matter that they would be communicated once the judgment is ready. He announced the reservation of the judgment … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s claims that an agreement has been reached on a new national minimum wage, insisting that its demand for a new national minimum wage remains N250,000. Speaking on Wednesday during his nationwide broadcast to mark Democracy Day, Tinubu said a consensus had been reached on the … [Read more…]
Benue State governor Hyacinth Alia has said, for record purposes, his administration has yet to borrow a dime since he became governor on May 29, 2023. The governor said he would only do so when it becomes extremely necessary, adding that “for now, prudence in governance must know us and call us by name.” Governor … [Read more…]
…Anyaoku, others lay wreath at Abiola’s Lagos home Heroes of Nigerian democracy got due recognition yesterday from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He hosted them to a state banquet after paying them tributes in his Democracy Day broadcast. The President reviewed a full military parade to hallmark the day at the iconic Eagle Square in Abuja. He … [Read more…]