Throwback Video: ‘Corps members are reserve for war’- NYSC

As Nigeria prepares for the possibility of a military intervention in Niger republic, an old video has now gone viral, stating that NYSC Corps members might be drafted for war. In April 2021, then Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, said corps members are part of the national Defence […]

Blackout in Niger Republic, as Nigeria cuts off Power Supply

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed reports that it cut off of power supply to Niger Republic. The TCN said the move is part of the sanctions slapped on the country by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), following last week’s coup that toppled the government of President Mohamed Bazoum, and […]

APC elects Ganduje as new Chairman, Bashiru as Secretary

Immediate past governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje has been elected as the new Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ganduje was elected as Chairman during a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The party’s NEC also elected former Senate spokesman, Ajibola Basiru, as National Secretary. The two party officials were […]

NLC, TUC suspends strike after meeting with President Tinubu

Following their last night meeting with President Bola Tinubu and the intervention of the Senate, the Nigeria Labour Congress has confirmed the suspension of its planned strike. The NLC made the resolution during an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council. Recall that the NLC and its sister union the Trade Union Congress held protest […]