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ORGANISED Labour and employers in Nigeria have rejected latest reports by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, NBS, that unemployment rate in the country has fallen by 4.1 per cent, describing the report as a fraud. Organised labour contended that the report was a far cry from the reality on the ground, warning that with such … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has said that poverty eradication and investment promotion for wealth creation depend on justice reform. The president said this on Sunday in Abuja while declaring open the 63rd Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) with the theme: ‘Getting it Right: Charting the Course for Nigeria’s Nation Building.’ According to … [Read more…]
Some states said yesterday they had started taking steps to stem the tide of severe flooding that may result from release of water from the Lagdo dam in Cameroon. The Cameroonian government had in a letter addressed to the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, weekend, warned of its intention to release water from the Lagdo … [Read more…]
Russian investigators said on Sunday that genetic tests had confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the Wagner mercenary group, was among the 10 people killed in a plane crash last week. Russia’s aviation agency had previously published the names of all 10 people on board the private jet which crashed in the Tver region northwest of Moscow … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for a three-day Executive Leadership Retreat in Kigali, Rwanda. The retreat which was designed for first and second term Nigerian Governors, ran from August 24 to 26, 2023, under the invitation of His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration is determined to realise the goals and dreams of the state’s founding fathers through innovation and disruptive governance. Governor Mbah gave the assurances in a statement at the weekend to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the creation of Enugu State. While extolling Enugu’s founding fathers, … [Read more…]
The federal government has reiterated its commitment to ending petroleum product importation soon, as efforts are being redoubled to restore the nation’s local refining capacity. This was made known by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, during an inspection tour of the rehabilitation work progress at the Port Harcourt Refining … [Read more…]
West Africa’s bloc ECOWAS on Friday told Niger’s coup leaders it was “not too late” to reconsider their position as they wrangle over a return to civilian rule with the option of military force still “very much on the table”. Generals who ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in a July 26 rebellion have called for a … [Read more…]
Enugu State government has expressed disappointment at the way certain petroleum dealers in the state are exploiting consumers through deliberate manipulation of metres while dispensing fuel inaccurately, warning that filing stations found culpable in such sharp practices will be severely sanctioned to serve as deterrent to others. While frowning at the dastardly act, the state … [Read more…]
The mood at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja was mournful on Friday as the rank and file of the Nigerian Armed Forces were joined by family members and friends for the burial of 22 of the military personnel who died in combat in Niger State. No fewer than 36 officers were killed in battle, … [Read more…]
Chicago State University (CSU) has stated that it will reveal President Bola Tinubu’s academic records if the United States (US) court grants application. This is in response to an application filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate for the 2023 Elections, Atiku Abubakar, to release Tinubu’s credentials. The university stated that … [Read more…]
Works Minister Dave Umahi says the ministry under his supervision will construct long-lasting roads. He spoke while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday. Umahi, a former Ebonyi State governor, said this can happen with the use of technology. “We have to begin to look at figures and prioritize our needs in this country. … [Read more…]