Labour Party Criticizes Tinubu’s New Year’s Day Speech As Deceitful And Hypocritical
The Labour Party (LP) has expressed its dissatisfaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Year’s Day address, stating that it was filled with deceit and lacked empathy. In a statement issued on Monday in response to Tinubu’s speech, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, characterized the address as “appalling and hollow.” […]
Automated Passport Application System Launching On Jan 8 – Minister
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that the automation of the passport application process is set to commence on January 8, 2024. Nigerians will have the opportunity to apply for and complete their passport applications online without the need for human contact. “We are good to go live,” Tunji-Ojo announced during an inspection […]
Bandit-Free Communities Assured For This Year – CDS Promises Nigerians
General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, has pledged to liberate communities plagued by insurgents and bandits in the coming year. In an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, he sought public support for this mission, emphasizing collaboration with state governments. General Musa assured, “This year, God willing, we will ensure no community is held […]
DR Congo Election: President Felix Tshisekedi Declared Landslide Winner
President Félix Tshisekedi has been declared the winner of Democratic Republic of Congo’s election, which has been condemned as a “sham” by several opposition candidates demanding a rerun. The president won about 73% of the vote, with his nearest challenger, Moise Katumbi, on 18%, officials said. The 20 December election was marred by widespread logistical […]
Israel Says War In Gaza Expected To Continue Throughout 2024
The Israeli military has said it expects the conflict in Gaza to continue throughout 2024. In a new year’s message, Israel Defence Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari said troop deployments were being adjusted to prepare for “prolonged fighting”. He said some troops – especially reservists – would be withdrawn to allow them to regroup. “These adaptations […]
Queen Margrethe II: Danish Monarch Announces Abdication Live On TV
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced her surprise abdication in a new year TV address. She will formally step down on 14 January, which will be 52 years to the day since she became queen. “I will leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik,” she announced. The 83-year-old is the world’s only reigning […]
Power Distribution Companies Deny Plans To Increase Electricity Tariff On January 1, 2024
Contrary to reports suggesting an impending electricity tariff hike from January 1, 2024, power distribution companies (Discos) have refuted such claims, asserting that there is no directive from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for such an increase. The alleged plan to increase electricity tariffs had been reported but was not confirmed by NERC or […]
Falana Urges NLC And Others To Advocate For Minimum Wage Increase
Femi Falana, a prominent human rights lawyer, SAN, has called on major labour and civil society organizations in Nigeria, specifically the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and others, to advocate for substantial improvements in social welfare services. Falana, the Chairman of the Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), elaborated on these […]
Tinubu’s Address Nigerians On New Year (Full Text)
President Bola Tinubu, in his nationwide address on Monday, revealed that every action taken since assuming office on May 29, 2023, has been driven by the nation’s best interests. In his New Year message, the President characterized the past year as challenging and eventful in various aspects. While acknowledging that some decisions made in the […]
Factional Speaker Loyal To Fubara Resigns From Rivers Assembly
Hon. Edision Ehie, the factional Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, has resigned from his position as the Speaker and member of the Assembly representing Ahaoda East Constituency 2. In his resignation letter dated December 29, 2023, addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ehie did not specify the reason for his […]
