President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the... Read more »
After the Supreme Court yesterday gave a landmark judgment granting financial autonomy to Local Government Councils across the country, local government workers in Abia state were captured on video rejoicing and singing... Read more »
President Bola Tinubu says a new minimum wage will be fixed after reviewing the “structure” of the wage bill. Tinubu spoke on Thursday while addressing the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress... Read more »
Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the country is paying for the consequences of the N27 trillion ways and means loan. On May 23, 2023, the senate... Read more »
A political analyst has raised concerns over the neglect of local government elections in Nigeria, stating that it poses a significant threat to the country’s democratic system. The analyst noted that since... Read more »
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has described Thursday’s judgment of the Supreme Court on financial autonomy for local government councils as a win for the country. His reaction is contained in a statement... Read more »
In a bid to speed up the use of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, by commercial transporters, the Federal Government disclosed that members of the transport union would be provided with free conversion... Read more »
Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, has accused Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, of hypocrisy and double standards in his criticism of the federal government and President Bola Ahmed... Read more »
As stakeholders urge government to constitute Panel of Inquiry Emerging facts about the recent collapse of a two-storey building under construction at Eke Oyibo market Amawbia in Awka South council area of... Read more »
A video has surfaced online showing an elderly woman crying out in pain over the economic hardship in the country, emphasizing that the hunger is unbearable. The old woman in the video... Read more »
The daughter of Cameroon’s president has said she hopes that her coming out as a lesbian can help change the law banning same-sex relations in her country. Brenda Biya told the Le... Read more »
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has vehemently denied allegations of misappropriation of funds, describing them as “false, biased, and lacking in truth.” In a press release signed by Musa Abdulrahaman, Media... Read more »
A viral video has sparked outrage on social media, showing a man proudly displaying a pot of rice allegedly cooked for N15,000. Watch video below 👇👇👇👇 The video has drawn widespread criticism,... Read more »
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has inaugurated the disbursement of the N1 billion interest-free loan under the state cooperative support scheme for nano and micro business operators drawn from the 184 electoral... Read more »
Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has said the status quo on N250,000 as minimum wage stands. While the Federal Government and Organised Private Sector agreed on N62,000,... Read more »
Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, Leader of the Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives, has hailed the landmark Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to all 774 Local Governments in Nigeria,... Read more »
Kenya’s under-fire President William Ruto has dismissed with “immediate effect” all his ministers and the attorney-general, following the recent deadly protests that led to the withdrawal of an unpopular tax bill. The... Read more »
A bill seeking to create a new state in the south-east geopolitical zone has passed second reading at the house of representatives. The proposed legislation, which is co-sponsored by three lawmakers from the... Read more »
The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgement barring state governors from interfering with funds meant for local government areas. According to Kamen Chuks, head of media and strategic communications for Senator... Read more »
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, says the war against corruption cannot be won through lip service, emotional outbursts or mere mob campaigns. Olukoyede stated this on... Read more »