Tinubu Meets With NLC And TUC Leaders
President Bola Tinubu meets with leaders of labour unions in the State House, Abuja to negotiate possible solution to the subsidy removal. The Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), embarked on protests across the country on Wednesday over the removal of petrol subsidy without adequate palliative measures. […]
Sanwo-Olu Reacts To Tragic Death Of Lagos Doctor
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reacted to the painful death of Dr Vwaere Diaso of General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island. Sanwo-Olu in a statement via his twitter handle on Wednesday, August 2, regretted that Dr Diaso lost her life in such a devastating manner. The Lagos governor, who sent his condolences to the deceased’s family and […]
Gov. Bala Pleads with Organised Labour To Reason With FG
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has begged to organize labour to reason with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government that its decision to remove fuel subsidy was for the good of the country. The governor’s plea comes in the wake of the protest embarked upon by organized labour in the state in solidarity […]
INEC: There Are Enough Evidence Before Tribunal For Us To Defend Abiodun’s Mandate
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday told the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta metropolis that the plethora of evidence before the panel were enough to defend the mandate of Governor Dapo Abiodun, declined to call any witness. Remember that almost all the witnesses called by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across […]
Trump Charged With 4 Counts, Knew Election Lies Were False, Prosecutors Say In Indictment
Former President Donald Trump, bent on staying in power, undertook a “criminal scheme” to overturn the results of the 2020 election, including repeatedly pushing lies about the results despite knowing his claims were false, and doubling down on those falsehoods as the Jan. 6 riot raged, a sweeping federal indictment alleges. This is the third […]
Typhoon Khanun Slams Into Okinawa After Two Deadly East Asia Storms
A typhoon has lashed southern Japan, forcing evacuations and cutting off power to one-third of homes on the Okinawa islands. Slow-moving Khanun – the third typhoon to hit East Asia in as many weeks – threatens to worsen the heaviest rains in Beijing in more than a century. The deluge has killed at least 34 people in […]
NEMA Reveals Owner Of Lagos Aircraft Crash
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that a helicopter crashed on Tuesday evening in Lagos State. According to the agency, an Airfirst Hospitality and Tour Ltd. helicopter with the registration number 5NCCQ crashed close to the Lagos Airport. Two crew members and two passengers were extricated from the wreckage, according to NEMA. In the […]
Police Tighten Security As Labour Union Begins Nationwide Protest
The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered tight security across the country ahead of planned protests and has warned the labour leaders that the Force would not in any way tolerate violent protest during their demonstration billed to hold on Wednesday. The IGP, according to the Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said while […]
World Bank President To arrive In Nigeria On August 3 For A Three-day Visit
On August 3, 2023, World Bank President Ajay Banga will fly into Nigeria for a three-day visit. The World Bank said in a statement on Tuesday that while in Nigeria, Banga will meet with Vice President Kashim Shettima and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The World Bank will also have meetings with participants from the private […]
IPOB Dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s Special Counsel
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a proscribed group, has dismissed Aloy Ejimakor, Nnamdi Kanu’s special counsel. Emma Powerful, the IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, announced this in a statement on Tuesday. Ejimafor no longer serves as the pro-Biafra activist’s special counsel, according to Powerful. The IPOB spokesperson said: “The IPOB leadership the DOS henceforth […]
