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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on workers and Nigerians to boycott telecom services from MTN, Airtel, and Glo in protest against a recent 50% tariff increase. In a statement signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, and Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, the NLC’s Central Working Committee (CWC) directed the boycott to begin on Thursday, February … [Read more…]
Emirates and Air Peace have agreed to expand Emirates’ network to 13 new sites in Nigeria. Passengers will have seamless single-ticket travel and simplified baggage between Dubai and various Nigerian cities. The collaboration aims to boost Nigeria’s strong bilateral commercial connection with the UAE. Both airlines recently announced cooperation to expand Emirates’ network to 13 … [Read more…]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has disclosed that the success behind the state’s enduring and sustainable peace and security was as a result of the deliberate zero tolerance policy of the administration against criminality, saying insecurity in any form was being systematically eradicated. The governor stated this when he received the new General Officer … [Read more…]
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, hinted that the Committee on Appropriation may present its report on the 2025 budget for consideration and eventual passage by the upper chamber on Wednesday. Akpabio, who stated this while presiding over plenary on Tuesday, said the federal lawmakers might commence the consideration of the N54.2 trillion … [Read more…]
The European Union (EU) and the Enugu State Government have committed to exploring potential partnership areas across the power and infrastructure sectors to drive economic growth and development in the state. This was disclosed by the Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Massimo De Luca, Tuesday, when he … [Read more…]
Drama ensued at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday morning as Aloy Ejimakor, the lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, told judge Binta Nyako to recuse herself from the trial. Mr Ejimakor said the request for her to quit the case again came from his client, who is the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People … [Read more…]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has charged members of the enlarged Abia State Executive Council to approach their assignments and governance with sense of urgency. Governor Otti gave the charge while declaring open a two – day retreat organized by the State Government for members of the enlarged Abia State Executive Council held at … [Read more…]
…Recalls Suspended Commissioners Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University, EBSU. This followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the University. Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic of the State University. … [Read more…]
Muslims in the South-west have been urged to reject any governorship candidate who refuses to commit to the establishment of Sharia courts in their states. This was the position of the Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Dr Ridwan Jamiu, over the ongoing contentious issue of Sharia courts establishment in Yoruba land. Dr. Jamiu, … [Read more…]
US President Donald Trump has revoked Joe Biden’s security clearance, barring his predecessor from receiving daily intelligence briefings as he continues a political revenge campaign throughout Washington. “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence … [Read more…]
Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, has dismissed three officers for abduction, conspiracy, and extortion of unsuspecting victims. The dismissed cops are Sergeant Jonas Nnamdi, with Force No. 501356,attached to Area Command, Aba. Others are Corporal James Daniel, Force No. 511844, attached to the Department of Operations, Umuahia, and Corporal Ifeanyi Emeka, Force No. … [Read more…]
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has debunked reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC). The Company, in a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said operations at WRPC was halted to carry out repairs for efficient service delivery. He added that routine maintenance is … [Read more…]