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LP Lawmakers to Tinubu: Nigeria’s Economy in Peril Under Your Leadership

Labour Party Caucus Criticizes Tinubu’s Leadership Amid Economic Decline The Labour Party (LP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed concern over Nigeria’s economy, which they claim has been in a “dangerous free fall” since President Bola Tinubu assumed office a year ago. In a statement signed by their leader, Afam Ogene, the lawmakers […]

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MMNL to Invest $50M to Scale Tubular Battery Production to 100,000 Units Over Next 5 Years

Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL) Expands to Dominate Tubular Battery Market and Diversify Ventures Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL) is not just Nigeria’s largest tubular battery company; it is also diversifying into multiple business verticals, including backward and forward integration and mining, to stay ahead of its competitors. To meet the rapidly growing demand in […]

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Court Halts Eviction of Emir Sanusi by Police, SSS, Military

The Kano High Court on Miller Road has issued an order preventing the police, State Security Service (SSS), and Nigerian military from evicting Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, who was recently reinstated. Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu granted the order, restraining the security agencies from arresting or harassing the emir and his kingmakers. The judge […]

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Peter Obi: Seeking Alliances to Benefit Nigeria, Not Power

Mr Peter Obi Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, will only consider a merger that prioritizes Nigeria’s welfare over mere power acquisition, according to Yunusa Tanko, Chief Spokesperson of Obi-Datti and Director of Media for the Labour Party (LP). In an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Tanko emphasized that Obi seeks alliances […]

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Labour Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to Otti for N30,000 Minimum Wage Payment

Organized Labour in Abia state has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Alex Otti to ensure the full payment of the N30,000 national minimum wage and the N35,000 palliative wage award approved by the federal government for workers in the state. In a letter addressed to Governor Otti by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Abia […]

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EFCC Pays Tribute to Former Chairman Lamorde

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed condolences to the family of its third substantive Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde, who passed away in Egypt on Sunday at the age of 61. Lamorde had traveled to Egypt for medical treatment. In a statement on Sunday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale conveyed the agency’s shock at Lamorde’s […]

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Opposition Parties Criticize Tinubu’s Performance One Year In

President Bola Tinubu Tinubu’s Inauguration Promises Under Scrutiny After One Year On inauguration day at Eagle Square, Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made commitments addressing critical national issues including the economy, security, power, and petrol subsidy. Notably, he declared “subsidy is gone,” a statement that has continued to resonate in economic discussions across Nigeria. Nearly […]

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The King Returns: Sanusi Reinstated as Emir of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf announced the decision after signing a law dissolving the emirate councils established in 2019.

A file photo of Muhammadu Sanusi II Governor Reinstates Sanusi as Emir of Kano After Four-Year Absence Four years after Muhammadu Sanusi II was deposed as Emir of Kano, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reinstated him to the throne. “With the full support of the kingmakers, I have approved the reappointment of Mallam […]

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Ramaphosa Praises Mandela’s Legacy as South Africa Marks 30th Freedom Anniversary

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa praised the anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela for his significant contributions to the country’s journey to freedom during the 30th anniversary celebration of democracy. In a speech at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, Pretoria, on Saturday, Ramaphosa described Mandela as “the first democratically elected president […]

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The Federal Government has announced that the NCAA will audit all local airlines. This decision comes after Dana Airlines was suspended when one of its planes skidded off the runway at Lagos airport.

Photo illustration of Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, and an airport The Federal Government has announced that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will conduct a thorough audit of all local airlines across the country. Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo revealed this during an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Thursday. He emphasized […]

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“Court Orders Arrest of Former NILS Director General for Ignoring ICPC Summons”

Prof. Ladi Hamalai A Federal High Court in Apo, Abuja, has issued an arrest warrant for Professor Ladi Hamalai, former Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies. This decision stems from Hamalai’s repeated failure to appear in a corruption case brought against her by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related […]

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President Bola Tinubu calls for significant reforms in Nigeria’s justice sector.

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has called for reforms to help Nigerians benefit more fully from the justice sector. Tinubu made these remarks on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of the two-day National Summit on Justice 2024, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Justice in partnership with the European Union, International IDEA, UNICEF, […]

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Nigeria Air: Former Aviation Minister Sirika Arrested by EFCC for N8bn Fraud

Hadi Sirika The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Hadi Sirika, former Minister of Aviation under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, in connection with an ongoing N8 billion money laundering investigation related to Nigeria Air. Sirika arrived at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command around 1:00 pm on Tuesday. He is currently under questioning […]

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“Banks Withholding N530bn of CBN Funds; Cardoso May Order Refund in Emefiele’s Social Programmes”

Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Approximately N531.4 billion in Central Bank of Nigeria intervention funds remains unused within the accounts of nine deposit money banks, according to findings . The situation follows the suspension of all CBN intervention funds by the current governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso. Upon taking office, Cardoso ceased all development […]

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“President Tinubu to Inaugurate African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja”

President Bola Tinubu will kick off the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja on Monday, April 22. Supported by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), Nigeria is hosting a high-level summit themed “Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism” from April 22 to April 23. The summit aims to […]

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Musicians support EFCC, endorse ban on spraying naira

Some musicians have expressed support for the recent enforcement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ban the abuse of the Naira. While the ban on spraying money at parties was initially perceived as potentially affecting musicians, several artists, including Wasiu Alabi (Pasuma), Saheed Osupa, and Adewale Ayuba, see it as a positive […]

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Ribadu accuses Tinubu of strategically appointing Northerners to key positions.

    National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu stated that President Bola Tinubu deliberately appointed northerners to key positions to address challenges in the region. Ribadu made this statement during a lecture on “Navigating The Maze: Addressing Multi-Dimensional Insecurity Challenges In Northern Nigeria” at Usmanu Danfordiyo University, Sokoto’s combined convocation. Ribadu emphasized that the North […]

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UK authorities have arrested Home Office employees for selling residency permits to asylum seekers.

UK Home Office staff A Home Office case worker has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to sell UK residency to an asylum seeker in Northern Ireland, according to BBC reports. The case worker allegedly contacted a vulnerable man, asking for £2,000 in exchange for approving his refugee application. The attempt involved using sensitive Home […]

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FG Needs N3.2tn Subsidy to Reverse Electricity Tariff Hike – NERC

Electricity Tariff Hike The Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, Sanusi Garba, stated on Thursday in Abuja that the Federal Government of Nigeria would need to allocate N3.2 trillion in 2024 to undo the recent increase in electricity tariffs. During a stakeholders meeting hosted by the House of Representatives Committee on Power, Garba acknowledged […]

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N7.3tn Remitted to Federation Account in Six Months – RMAFC

Chairman, RMFAC, Mohammed Bello The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission  has revealed that a total of N7.3 trillion was deposited into the Federation Account between July and December 2023, indicating an increased revenue flow. The Federation Account Allocation Committee shared the amount, which was remitted to the Central Bank of Nigeria under the title […]