NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, issued the warning on Friday during the National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting of the Central Working Committee held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Describing the move as “an exercise in futility”, Ajaero argued that the issue of minimum wage is treated globally as a national matter in line with … [Read more…]
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has debunked widespread rumours suggesting he is set to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming his loyalty to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued Saturday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor described the defection claims as false, unfounded, and politically motivated, urging the public … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th Summit of Heads of State and Government for the Global South and Emerging Economic Bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS). The President’s flight touched down at the Galeao Air Force Base tarmac at 8:45 pm … [Read more…]
Enugu Air, an Enugu-state owned commercial airline is set to launch on Monday, July 7, 2025, a statement released by the state government on Thursday has revealed. According to the state government, Enugu Air is part of Governor Peter Mbah Administration’s integrated blueprint for a modern, multimodal transport ecosystem and vision to make Enugu a … [Read more…]
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Nigerian Senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was handed a six-month suspension over gross misconduct. In her judgment delivered Friday, Justice Nyako described the duration of the suspension as unduly excessive as it deprives the people of Kogi Central of valid representation. … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the opposition politicians that moved into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as “a coalition of hoaxers and self-obsessed merchants of vendetta, a roll call of Nigeria’s me-or-nothing politicians, who equate their selfish interest with the interest of Nigerians…” According to the party, they “cannot bear to be out … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for the creation of an additional state for the South East, to place it at par with the other six geopolitical zones. Mbah also made a case for rotational presidency and state police to give every part of the country a sense of belonging and secure … [Read more…]
Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has pledged to serve only one term as President if he secures the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections. This commitment is rooted in Nigeria’s unwritten power rotation agreement between the North and South. Amaechi emphasised the importance of adhering to this agreement, which … [Read more…]
…Says Party Now Focused on Unity, National Convention Following the unveiling of the opposition’s coalition under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that contrary to reports making the round in a section of the media, the party was yet to take any official position on the … [Read more…]
Bashir Ahmad, ex-media aide to former President Muhammadu Buhari, has clarified reports circulating that former President Muhammadu Buhari is critically ill and admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In a statement released he shared via his X handle on Thursday, July 3, Ahmad acknowledged that the former President is indeed unwell and currently receiving … [Read more…]
Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1bn to victims of clashes in Plateau State. Mrs. Tinubu announced the donation, which also included food items and clothing, on behalf of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) when she and the RHI team visited the state in solidarity and to lend a helping hand. This was … [Read more…]
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has revealed that former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and others who recently left the People’s Democratic Party did so because they could not take over the party’s leadership. Wike revealed this during a media briefing with journalists on Thursday. According to … [Read more…]