Written by To maintain industrial peace in the country, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), have called on the President, Bola Tinubu, not to present any figure regarding the minimum wage bill to the National Assembly without consulting the organised labour and members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS). They also […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Tanimu Yakubu Kurfi as the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, following the expiration of the tenure of Mr. Ben Akabueze. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement said Yabuku is an accomplished economist and was […]
Written by The Kano State Police Command has banned Durbar activities in the state. This was announced in a statement issued by Abdullahi Kiyawa, Police Public Relations Officer of the command. Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, 15th Emir of Kano, had invited district heads for Durbar and asked the police to provide security. But in his statement, the […]
Written by President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the nation’s capital, for Lagos State on Friday ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir festival. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who said Tinubu will observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he will also spend the Sallah holidays. He added that the President will … Continue reading “Tinubu To Observe Eid-el-Kabir In Lagos”
A Federal High Court has fined Kano government the sum of ₦10m for violating the rights of deposed Emir Aminu Bayero. The development comes following Justice Liman Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Kano State, declaring that Bayero has jurisdiction to be heard. Justice Mohammed had on Thursday, given the judgement in a case … Continue reading “Emir Tussle: Court Fines Kano Govt ₦10m For Violating Bayero’s Rights”
Nigerian cattle herder Suleiman Ahmed lifted his sleeve and showed the scars from the machete attack that shattered his wrist at a market in the country’s central plains. When he moved onto a model reserve meant to ease community tensions, he thought he would be safe. Instead, he was thrown into one of West … Continue reading “Old Wounds, New Conflict On Nigeria’s Grazing Reserves”
Written by The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has asked the Federal Government to purchase new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The committee’s recommendation is contained in a report released after its investigation into the status of the aircraft in the presidential air fleet. “The committee is of … Continue reading “Reps Panel Recommends Acquisition Of New Aircraft For Tinubu, Shettima”
In partnership with the Yobe state government, the Victims Support Fund has flagged off the construction and renovation of several skills acquisition centres across nine Yobe communities to restore the livelihood of the victims of Boko haram affected communities. The Chairman of the fund, General Theophanous Danjuma represented by the Executive Director, Professor Nana … Continue reading “Yobe Govt Partners VSF On ₦130m Skill Centres Construction For Insurgency Victims”
The rising cost of food has brought severe consequences for Nigerians in recent times, with many families struggling to afford a healthy diet per day. In 2024, the cost of essential food items has significantly increased, placing a heavy burden on household budgets and leading to a rise in food insecurity. Reports from various news … Continue reading “List Of States With Cheapest Cost Of Food, Healthy Diets In Nigeria”
The global leader of the Tijjaniyya Sect, Sheikh Muhammad Mahi Niasse, has denied urging the 16th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to step down from the throne. Sheikh Niasse added that the letter in circulation which purportedly claimed he asked the reinstated Sanusi to step down from the throne, is fake and forged. The … Continue reading “I Never Asked Sanusi To Step Down As Emir Of Kano – Sheikh Niasse”