NLC Raises Alarm Over Alleged FG Plan to Limit Union Leaders’ Tenure to Two Years
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concerns over what it claims to be a federal government plan to reduce the tenure of labour union leaders to two years. The NLC declared that it would not be intimidated by what it views as a coordinated campaign against its leadership and operations. Speaking to journalists in […]
Court Orders Forfeiture of $2.04 Million, Properties Linked Emefiele
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an order for the temporary forfeiture of $2.04 million and seven prime properties in Ikoyi, Lagos, allegedly linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, to the federal government. Alongside the funds, the court also mandated the seizure of two […]
NJC Recommends Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for Chief Justice of Nigeria
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This follows the upcoming retirement of the current CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on August 22, 2024. If approved, Justice Kekere-Ekun would become the second female CJN after Justice Muktar Aloma. […]
Trump Rallies in North Carolina, Vows to Tackle Inflation and Criticizes Harris as Race Tightens
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in North Carolina to showcase his economic plan as the race for the White House tightens. In Asheville, Trump promised to reduce consumer prices and raise wages through tax cuts, energy policy changes, and rolling back environmental regulations. Despite frequent diversions from his main message, including attacks on […]
Mass Protests Erupt Across West Bengal After Trainee Doctor’s Rape and Murder in Kolkata
Tens of thousands of women in West Bengal marched on Wednesday night to protest the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata last week. The “Reclaim the Night” march marked the climax of nearly a week of intense demonstrations sparked by the brutal killing of the 31-year-old doctor at […]
EFCC Arrests NAHCON Chairman, Secretary Over Alleged Mismanagement of N90bn Hajj Funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Jalal Arabi, the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and Abdullahi Kontagora, the commission’s secretary, over allegations of mismanaging the N90 billion allocated for the 2024 Hajj subsidy. An EFCC investigation revealed fraudulent overpayments from the subsidy funds, with Arabi allegedly inflating […]
Ignoring Reasons For #EndBadGovernance Protests Would Be a “Grave Mistake” – ACF Warns FG
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has strongly cautioned the federal government, stating that it would be a “grave mistake” to overlook the root causes of the recent #EndBadGovernance protests. From August 1 to 10, Nigerians protested against economic hardships, calling for critical reforms, including a leaner government, the reinstatement of the petrol subsidy, food security, […]
FG to Recruit 3,500 Teachers Aiming To Enhance Quality in Unity Colleges
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to recruit 3,500 teachers for Federal Unity Colleges across the country. This initiative was announced by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education, during a two-day National Stakeholders’ Forum on Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria. The forum, themed “Revitalising Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria for Global Competitiveness,” gathered […]
Gov Bala Mohammed Defends Criticisms of President Tinubu’s Economic Policies
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has firmly defended his recent criticisms of the economic policies implemented by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, asserting that he will not apologize for his comments. He argues that his remarks were intended to highlight the difficulties faced by Nigerians under the current policies rather than to insult anyone. Speaking […]
Trump Targets Harris in First TV Ad, Accusing Her of Failing as “Border Tsar”
Donald Trump’s first television ad targeting Kamala Harris zeroes in on what his campaign views as her greatest vulnerability: immigration. The ad opens with a narrator calling Harris “America’s border tsar” while showing footage of the vice-president dancing, accompanied by the claim, “and she’s failed us.” The ad presents a series of statistics, including 10 […]
