Hundreds of thousands at risk from Ukraine dam crisis: UN
The UN warned Tuesday that the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine could spark an environmental disaster and have dire humanitarian consequences for hundreds of thousands of people. An attack on the major Russian-held dam in southern Ukraine unleashed a torrent of water that flooded a small city, inundated two dozen villages, and sparked […]
Fuel subsidy: Edo increases minimum wage, approves three days work week
The Edo State Government on Tuesday empathized with the citizens over the removal of fuel subsidy which has led to an increase in the price of goods and services. The state governor, Godwin Obaseki, who stated said that civil and public servants would work three days a week as against five days due to the […]
I’ve paid over N6m, yet to receive exhibits from INEC — Atiku
The Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate in the last election Abubakar Atiku on Tuesday complained to the Presidential Election Petition Court that the Independent National Electoral Commission refused to provide them with some documents which they requested. This the party and Atiku told the court during the hearing of their petitions challenging the […]
Stop hurried passage of bills, group tells 9th NASS
As the 9th National Assembly winds down, a civil society group, the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre has called on the Senate and the House of Representatives to stop the hurried concurrence and passage of bills. In a statement signed by the Executive Director of PLAC, Clement Nwankwo, and dated the 6th of June 2023, […]
Nigeria can pay back its debts in 90 days — Jimoh Ibrahim
The Senator-elect representing Ondo South, Jimoh Ibrahim, has expressed confidence that Nigeria can pay back debts owed to other countries in 90 days if the government is ready to tap into his wealth of knowledge. According to the billionaire businessman, the nation’s debts of N77tn shouldn’t be a cause for worry considering the current debt […]
Northwest governors will no longer pay bandits — Kaduna gov
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Tuesday said that he and other Northwest governors have met and resolved to depart from the previous idea of giving money to bandits. This was just as he said his administration would focus on rural development as a way of improving the livelihood of the rural dwellers aimed […]
Bayelsa sets up panel to resolve Odioma community crisis
The Bayelsa State Government has constituted a seven-member committee to look into the issues causing hostility in the Odioma community in Brass Local Government Area of the state with a view to bringing lasting peace to the embattled coastal settlement. The Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who inaugurated the committee during a meeting with the leadership […]
Obi backs subsidy removal
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25, 2023, presidential election, Peter Obi, has broken his silence on the removal of fuel subsidy announced by President Bola Tinubu last Monday. Tinubu announced “subsidy is gone” after he was sworn in. Obi, who said he has always supported subsidy removal, revealed this on […]
Why Labour Party is more popular – APC vice chairman
Vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the North-West, Salihu Lukman, has explained why he believes the Labour Party is more popular than other political parties in Nigeria. According to the APC chieftain, the party’s (Labour Party’s) popularity stems from the frustration of Nigerians with other political parties, including the ruling party, the APC. This […]
Aliko Dangote varsity adopts CBN’s e-naira for tuition payment
Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano, is to adopt the newly introduced e-naira for the payment of tuition in the higher institution. Shortly after accepting the initiative, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai, assured that he will implement the policy after consultation with the state government. In its bid to raise […]