The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has threatened to banish any trader, market men, or women who sell food items and other essential commodities beyond the reach of the common people in his domain. This move by the palace is part of its means of addressing the skyrocketing hike in prices of food and…
National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally unveiled a new logo for the party. The move, according to the NNPP presidential candidate in 2023, was part of their efforts to reposition the party for the task ahead. Kwankwaso, who took his verified Facebook page to disclose the unveiling…
President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday unveil the Preferential Trade Initiative as part of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Guided Trade Initiative (GTI). The Senior Trade Policy and Law Expert/Lead Trade Enablement, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Olusegun Olutayo disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen. Speaking on the…
On Friday, Saint Academy situated in Busa BujiJos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, has collapsed, trapping numerous students and teachers inside. The incident occurred around 11 am while the students were taking exams. Rescue efforts are currently underway to save the trapped students. Security personnel, including soldiers and police, have arrived at the…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Friday at 3.48 p.m. presented the staff of office and certificate to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin. In his words, he said he did the presentation in accordance with the provision of sub-section (1) and (2) of Section 20 of the Chiefs…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Saleh Mamman, the former Minister of Power, in Kuje prison following his arraignment on a 12-count money laundering. According to reports, the Charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), allege Mamman’s involvement in fraudulent activities amounting to N33 billion. Mamman, who…
The Supreme Court has granted full financial autonomy to Local Government areas. The apex court ruled that henceforth, the Federal Government should pay any money standing to the credit of the Local Governments in the Federation directly to the Local Government Areas managed by democratically elected officials. In a lead judgment by Justice Emmanuel Agim,…
Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume has said President Bola Tinubu has shut his door and even some even ministers can’t see him to discuss burning issues regarding the hardship Nigerians are experiencing. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Ndume said the federal government’s inability to address these issues is a major challenge. He…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has reiterated its demand for a N250,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The TUC president, Festus Osifo, on Tuesday, disclosed this at the inaugural Annual Convention of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Women Commission in Abuja, themed “The Dynamic Woman: Navigating Challenges in a Constantly…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled a small private vegetable garden in the State House as her contribution to the nation’s food drive. This was revealed in a video posted on X platform by TVC television, in which Mrs Tinubu said the garden has at least seven types of vegetable including spinach, water leaf,…