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File photo of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. Court Upholds Wike’s Right to Defend Himself, Warns Against Breach of Fundamental Rights in PDP’s Suspension or Expulsion The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has the authority to suspend or expel former Rivers State Governor Nyesom […]
A file photo of NLC members protesting. Court Highlights Impact on Tertiary Institutions Following ASUU Strike as Reason for NLC and TUC’s Inability to Engage in Strike Action Amid Subsidy Removal The National Industrial Court has clarified that the Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), […]
Tinubu Vows to Revitalize Health Sector and Rebuild Public Trust Tinubu Appeals to Health Workers, Pledges to Revitalize the Health Sector and Restore Public Confidence President Bola Tinubu, in a meeting with leaders of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), a Nigeria Labour Congress affiliate, appealed to health workers to return to their duties. He […]
President Bola Tinubu Makes Key Appointments Within Days of Assuming Power Just four days after assuming the presidency, Bola Tinubu wasted no time in announcing his initial set of appointments. Among these notable appointments is Senator George Akume, the former Governor of Benue State, who has been chosen as the Secretary to the Government of […]
Nigeria’s Fuel Subsidy Sparks Chaos as New President’s Unexpected Announcement Causes Nationwide Panic In a surprising turn of events, chaos erupted across Nigeria as the country’s newly inaugurated president, Bola Tinubu, made an impromptu statement during his inaugural speech, sending shockwaves throughout the nation. As he momentarily diverted his attention from the teleprompter, President Tinubu […]
Orji Kalu’s Intentions to Lead the Senate as Former Governor of Abia State Remain Unchanged Despite the preference of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee for Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for the positions of Senate President and Deputy Senate President respectively, Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, remains […]
Consolidated Petitions to Begin Definite Hearing Today, May 30 Former Minister of State for Employment, Festus Keyamo, made his first appearance in court on Tuesday during the ongoing sessions of the Presidential Election Petition Court. Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Spokesperson for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, appeared in his legal robe […]
In his farewell address as President, Muhammadu Buhari expressed his apologies to Nigerians for the difficult choices he made during his eight-year tenure that brought about pain and suffering. He also claimed that he is leaving Nigeria in a better state than when he assumed office in 2015. President Buhari expressed grief over the inability […]
“As our partnership with Nigeria continues to strengthen, I am excited about the prospect of harnessing even greater ideas and energy from the dynamic connection between our nations.” United States President Joe Biden expressed his commendation for Nigerians on the inauguration of Bola Tinubu as the new President. In a statement issued on Monday, President […]
Global Leaders and Dignitaries to Attend Inauguration with Over 22 Heads of States Expected The stage is set for the highly anticipated inauguration ceremony at the Eagle Square in Abuja, as all necessary preparations have been made to ensure a smooth and successful event. Among the notable attendees are the key figures who will […]
The police arrested the Yoruba Nation suspects and said they found charms on them . A day before the inauguration of Nigeria’s new president, Bola Tinubu, separatists hijacked a federal station in Ibadan, Oyo State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The five separatists, agitating for an independent Yoruba Nation, hijacked Amuludun […]
Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President-elect Bola Asiwaju Tinubu, has revealed that she would be one of the oldest first ladies in Nigeria’s history. She made this statement during the presidential inauguration interdenominational church service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja on Sunday. Oluremi, who currently serves as a senator […]
Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for increased protection of children, regardless of their social class or status. The call comes as Nigeria prepares to celebrate Children’s Day in 2023. In a statement jointly signed by the state chairperson, Motunrayo Ayegbayo, and the Secretary, Abisola Ariwodola, NAWOJ expressed […]
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to deliver a farewell broadcast to the Nigerian people as he concludes his tenure as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. The broadcast will take place on Sunday, May 28, at 7 am. The announcement was made by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and […]
Bola Tinubu’s inauguration as Nigeria’s new president brings with it a set of daunting challenges for the “giant of Africa.” While the country boasts a massive population and vast economic potential, it is plagued by significant problems that demand immediate attention. At 71 years old, Tinubu is no stranger to adversity. His successful tenure as […]
ABUJA– In a groundbreaking verdict, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld the eligibility of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, to participate in the presidential election held on February 25. The apex court, comprised of a five-member panel, issued a unanimous decision on Friday, declaring that the appeal filed by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party […]
UK Implements Ban on Family Reunification for Foreign Students, Citing Migration Reduction and Economic Concerns The United Kingdom has announced that starting from January 2024, foreign students, specifically undergraduate and postgraduate students on non-research courses, will no longer be allowed to bring their families, including spouses, children, and parents, to the country. The decision was […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has taken a significant step ahead of his second-term inauguration by dissolving the state executive council and terminating the appointments of political office holders. The announcement was made through a memo dated May 23, 2023, signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor and Chairman of the Transition […]
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PREPEC) has issued an order for the consolidation of the petitions filed by the Labour Party (LP), the Allied People’s Movement (APM), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the outcome of the recent presidential election. The presiding justice, Justice Haruna Tsammani, leading a five-member panel, stated that the […]
The facility spans a total floor area of 2,485 square metres.President Buhari inaugurates N21bn specialized intensive care facility for VIPs; accompanied by First Lady Aisha Buhari and government officials at the State House Medical Centre in Abuja. New N21bn facility offers specialized intensive care for president, vice-president, immediate families, and VIPs. Spans 2,485 sqm, […]