The planned protest on Wednesday by the Nigeria Labour Congress against the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, for his failure to inaugurate the board of National Social Insurance Trust Fund with Frank Kokori as the chairman had a new twist as workers were attacked by suspected thugsContinue Reading
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) has assured that it would be fair to all parties in the four petitions pending before it that it. The petitions are challenging the outcome of the last presidential election, won by the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari and his party, the All Progressives CongressContinue Reading
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared the first glimpse of their newborn son. Introducing the child, who was wrapped in a white shawl, Meghan said: “He has the sweetest temperament, he’s really calm. He’s been the dream.” As they both laughed, Prince Harry said: “I don’t know whoContinue Reading
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated the governing board of the newly established North East Development Commission (NEDC) to fast track the rebuilding of the region. The board, chaired by retired Major General Paul Tarfa, was inaugurated at the council chamber of the State House, Abuja. Other members of theContinue Reading
Sheik Abdulwaheed Sulaiman, chief imam of the state house mosque, says cases of insecurity in Nigeria are a test from God. Sulaiman, speaking on the rise in cases of banditry, kidnappings, and insurgency in the country, said Nigerians should repent and pray to avert the current security problem. He saidContinue Reading
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says improving the standard of elections in Africa will encourage people use their votes to remove bad leaders. Speaking to the SABC News at the Independent Electoral Commission’s Results Operation Centre in Pretoria, Jonathan said the electoral umpire plays an important role in ensuring safe andContinue Reading
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved the inclusion of the National Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) to serve on the governing board of the Proceed of Crimes Recovery and Management Agency (PCRMA). In a sponsored motion by the Senate leader, Ahmed Lawan, he said the NFIU, which is an anti-corruption entity,Continue Reading
The Isiala Ngwa North, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE) Comrade Wachukwu Okechukwu is said to have been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The incident our reporter gathered from sources took place on Tuesday. Details later… The NationContinue Reading
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has proffered solution to the lingering farmers/herdsmen crisis in the country. The governor delivered the first Prof. Miriam Ikejiani-Clark memorial lecture at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, titled: “The State and Management of Farmers/Herdsmen Conflict in Nigeria: Lessons from the Benue Valley”. AccordingContinue Reading
The House of Representatives yesterday revisited the gray areas identified by President Muhammadu Buhari as reasons for withholding his assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2018 and amended the clauses to suit the president’s desires. The Chairman, House Committee on Rules and Business and member representing Jos South/Jos EastContinue Reading
