The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced significant cost savings for Nigeria due to the redesigned plan for the Onitsha axis of the second Niger bridge. During an inspection tour of the bypass to the bridge down to Onitsha in Asaba, Delta, Mr. Umahi revealed that the new design had saved the nation up…
The power supply situation in Nigeria has deteriorated significantly, marking perhaps the most challenging period in the country’s recent history. The nation is grappling with widespread blackouts, affecting every facet of life and drawing severe criticism towards the Federal Ministry of Power. After nine months at the helm, the ministry’s tendency to offer excuses rather…
Over the past two decades, Nigeria’s quest to amend its 1999 Constitution has seen an expenditure surpassing N20 billion, with at least 30 alterations attempted. This endeavour, marked by repeated efforts across successive legislative cycles, has been critiqued by legal experts and analysts as largely ineffectual, failing to address core issues such as federal structure,…
Yesterday, Benin City became the epicentre of a significant political shake-up as a series of defections rocked the Labour Party. Hon. Lucky Obiyan, a key governorship aspirant and a notable figure within the ‘Obidient Movement,’ convened a press conference at Olive Place, Akenzua Road, announcing a pivotal shift in allegiance away from the Labour Party’s…
During a recent gathering in Lokoja, stakeholders from Kogi State urged the State House of Assembly to foster increased citizen involvement in the legislative process, particularly in the passage of bills. This move, they argue, would ensure that new laws align more closely with the aspirations and needs of the populace. The appeal was made…
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to support the economy by purchasing locally-made goods, citing it as a way to strengthen the Naira and boost economic growth. The president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, conveyed this message, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to maintaining a strong Naira against the dollar. Ngelale highlighted…
Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has stirred controversy by suggesting that many Nigerians have become lethargic and are unwilling to work, preferring to seek easy money. He lamented that the country is now plagued by a ‘get-rich-quick syndrome,’ which has led to widespread hunger. Speaking at the 10th Ramadan Lecture of Anwar-ul…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has thrown down the gauntlet to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to take a leaf out of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State’s book by promptly complying with a court directive. This mandate calls for the federal government to claw back pensions received by former governors and to…
Following a week of halted academic and administrative activities in Nigerian universities, members of the Joint Action Committee (JAC), comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), have been directed to return to their duties. This development comes on the heels of a…
Former Minister of Power and CEO of Geometric Power Ltd., Prof Bart Nnaji, has called on states to seize the opportunity presented by the decentralisation of power infrastructure ownership and control to partner for the establishment of regional power projects. Speaking at the first quarter 2024 Nigeria Public Private Partnership Network (NPPPN) meeting in Abuja,…