NLC, TUC Suspends Strike For A Month
The indefinite nationwide strike which was planned to commence today has been suspended, according to the organised labour, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), who made the announcement on Monday night. Recall how the unions had instructed its affiliated member unions to mobilize and shut down the nation after the […]
Senate President Akpabio Debunks Report On Creating ‘Office Of The First Lady’ For His Wife
It has been debunked that Senate President Godswill Akpabio created the office of First Lady in the National Assembly for his wife, Ekaette Unoma Akpabio. The report was debunked on Monday by Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, who maintained that Akpabio did not create and has no intention […]
EFCC Successfully Secures Alison Madueke’s Arrest Warrant
On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that it had obtained an arrest warrant for Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Minister of Petroleum Resources. Dele Oyewale, the commission’s acting spokesperson, confirmed the development to newsmen. Additionally, the EFCC disclosed that it had started the extradition process to send the former minister back to […]
Peter Obi Describes Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Palliative As A Result Of “Limited Thinking”
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led government’s decision to implement fuel subsidy Palliatives was as a result of “limited thinking.” Obi said that there were various other temporary solutions that would have worked better than the adoption of the palliative, thus the government should not have […]
CSU Complies With US Court Order, Releases Tinubu’s Records
President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s additional academic transcripts have been made public by Chicago State University (CSU). Recall that Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the just concluded presidential election, had requested the university release the academic records of his political rival in the country’s most recent general elections. Currently, Tinubu […]
Biden Vows To Stand By Ukraine, Despite Budget Fiasco
President Joe Biden has vowed continued US support for Ukraine, after further military funding was excluded from a last-minute congressional budget deal. The temporary measure, pushed through to avert a government shutdown, did not include $6bn (£4.92bn) in military aid for Kyiv – a top White House priority. Hardline Republicans oppose further military aid, with […]
Donald Trump Expected To Attend Civil Fraud Trial Opening
Former US President Donald Trump is expected to appear in a New York court on Monday at the opening of a civil fraud trial which leaves his business empire in jeopardy. Mr Trump, his two adult sons, and the Trump Organization, are accused of inflating the value of their properties by more than $2bn (£1.65bn). […]
‘Office Of First Lady’ Allegedly Created By Senate President Akpabio For His Wife
For his wife, Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reportedly created the Office of the First Lady to the Senate President. The development has allegedly sparked angry reactions from many lawmakers who are said to be uncomfortable with the arrangement. Family Life Enhancement Initiative (FLEI), which was founded by Mrs. Akpabio, is […]
US Court Orders Chicago State University To Provide Atiku Access To Tinubu’s Academic Records
By Monday, October 2, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s academic record must be made available to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar by Chicago State University (CSU), according to a court order from the Northern District of Illinois. Recall that Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was declared the winner of the election on February […]
Fuel Subsidy Removal: FG Removes VAT On Diesel For Six Months
The Federal Government has announced the removal of the value-added tax (VAT) on diesel for the next six months in a bid to lessen the effects of the recent removal of the fuel subsidy. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, made this announcement after concluding talks with the top leadership of […]
