Workers’ Day: NLC says its been terrible, excruciating for workers

As Nigerian workers today join their counterparts globally to mark International Workers’ Day, commonly known as May Day, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has described the last year as terrible and excruciating for workers and other Nigerians. This came as workers in the petroleum, electricity, maritime, manufacturing and other sectors, decried the present level of … [Read more…]

Redesigned Naira notes were not withdrawn, CBN clarifies 

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has debunked reports that it planned to phase out the newly redesigned N1,000, N500 and N200 notes. Dr. Isa AbdulMumim, Ag. Director, Corporate Communications of the bank, yesterday, described the reports as “fake news.” While advising members of the public to ignore such reports, AbdulMumin said: “The attention of … [Read more…]

SE Govs, Igbo leaders, meet in Enugu; adopt, inaugurate Chief Iwuanyanwu as President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

…New PG thanks Ndigbo for his emergence, promises to advance Igbo course …Hails Gov. Ugwuanyi for transforming Enugu Old Government Lodge The five governors of the South East states and other leaders of the zone on Sunday unanimously adopted and inaugurated Chief Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, the Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo, as the new President General … [Read more…]

Kano Governor-Elect will revisit Sanusi’s dethronement – Kwankwaso

Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has said the incoming government in Kano will revisit the dethronement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, 14th Emir of Kano. Sanusi, who became emir in the final term of Kwankwaso as governor, was dethroned by outgoing Governor Abdullahi … [Read more…]

Delta Gov-elect Constitutes 88-Man Transition Committee

Delta State Governor-elect, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has constituted 88-man transition committee, preparatory to his inauguration as Governor on May 29th. Oborevwori in a statement personally signed by him, said the Committee is to be chaired by Prof. Emmanuel Nwanze, while Prof Hope Eghagha would serve as Secretary. Other members of the Committee, which would … [Read more…]

Resident Doctors give FG 14 day ultimatum over salary structure

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to increase the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The association stated this in a communiqué issued at the end of the extraordinary council meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) held in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The communiqué which was signed … [Read more…]

Kano: Ganduje reiterates commitment to seamless, peaceful transition in response to NNPP

The Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful and seamless transition to the incoming government. In a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Muhammad Garba, the governor dismissed insinuations by the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) that the outgoing administration is undermining the … [Read more…]

JUST IN: 2023 National Census postponed second time 

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has announced President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval for the postponement of the May 3rd 2023 population and housing census. The Minister in a statement in Abuja on Friday morning, said a new date will be determined by the incoming administration. The statement read: “President Muhammadu Buhari has … [Read more…]

Kano Gov-elect’s camp alleges Gov Ganduje sabotaging transition process

The Gubernatorial Transition Committee (GTC) of the Kano state governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf has alleged that the outgoing government of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is undermining and sabotaging the transition process. However, the state government said the allegation was unfounded, claiming that the GTC had refused to submit the names of its three nominees to … [Read more…]

LP Tackles Buhari Over ‘Overconfidence’ Statement, Says “Your Party ‘Stole’ The Presidential Election”

The Labour Party has tackled President Buhari over his position on the outcome of the February 25 presidential election, claiming that Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not win the election. Buhari was quoted in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, on Thursday as saying that “overconfidence, complacency and bad … [Read more…]

‘Overconfidence’  Statement: PDP Demands International Sanctions, Travel Ban On President Buhari After May 29

Gentlemen of the press, we have called you up again today to address the unfortunate, reckless, unpresidential conduct and subjudice comment credited to the President, General Muhammadu Buhari which is already causing apprehension and capable of destroying our corporate existence as a Nation. As you are aware, the February 25, 2023 Presidential election has been … [Read more…]

About 7000 Nationals, Nigerians Inclusive, Stranded At Egyptian Border, Says NiDCOM Boss

The Federal Government says about 7,000 nationals including Nigerians are stranded at the Egyptian border on their way from Sudan. This is according to the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa. A Friday statement by Gabriel Odu of the Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit of NIDCOM quoted Dabiri-Erewa as expressing … [Read more…]