Breaking: NLC Suspends Nationwide Protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend its nationwide protests, held across the federation earlier on Tuesday. In a communiqué issued at the conclusion of its National Executive Council meeting, the NLC stated that the protest’s objectives were met on the first day of the demonstration. The communiqué reads, in part, “Consequently, NEC-in-session […]
Tinubu Considers Implementation of Oronsaye Report: Full List of Agencies to be Scrapped, Merged, Relocated
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of the recommendations of the Steve Oronsaye report on the restructuring and rationalisation of Federal agencies, parastatals and commissions. After its meeting on Monday, the FEC said the policy implementation involves merging, subsuming and scrapping agencies with similar functions. Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information […]
NLC Begins 2-Day Nationwide Protests
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress have started their scheduled 2-day nationwide protests in several parts of the country. As early as 7:00 am, protesters started gathering in different parts of the country, bearing placards and putting on the paraphernalia of the NLC. In several states including Lagos, Kano, Oyo, Bauchi, and Ogun, among other […]
‘We don’t have Answers to all Problems, but We Will Do our Best’ – Tinubu Assures Nigerians
During a tripartite meeting in Abuja on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu emphasized the government’s commitment to exploring all options to address the nation’s socio-economic challenges. Present at the meeting were Governors Charles Soludo of Anambra and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, as well as prominent business figures including Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Tony Elumelu, and Segun […]
President Tinubu set to Inaugurate Aba Power Plant and Three Roads on Monday
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to visit Abia State on Monday, February 26, 2024, for the inauguration of various projects, including the Geometric Power Plant situated in Aba, the state’s commercial and industrial hub. Additionally, he will commission a set of three roads that have undergone rehabilitation under the administration of Governor Alex Otti. These […]
Largest-Ever Cholera Outbreak in Zambia Claims Nearly 700 Lives
The death toll from Zambia’s unprecedented cholera outbreak has climbed to almost 700, according to a medical charity organization, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The cholera outbreak, which began in October in the capital, Lusaka, has now affected all provinces in Zambia, infecting over 19,000 people. MSF emphasizes that cholera can be effectively treated with rehydration, […]
We are ‘730 Days Closer to Victory,’ Says Zelenskyy on Second Anniversary of Russia-Ukraine War
On the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western leaders including the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, have visited Kyiv to express support for Ukraine. Prime Ministers Alexander de Croo of Belgium, Giorgia Meloni of Italy, and Canada’s Justin Trudeau also arrived in Kyiv on Saturday morning as the […]
ECOWAS Summit: Tinubu Calls for Dialogue to end Political Crises in Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is holding its Extraordinary Summit at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The main agenda of the extraordinary summit was the political situation in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. In his welcome address, the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State Government and Nigeria’s President, […]
Customs Sells 25kg Rice at Discounted Price of N10,000 in Lagos
Residents of Lagos State in their numbers are purchasing 25kg of rice for a discounted price of N10,000 from the Nigeria Customs Service Zonal Office in Yaba. The discounted sale of rice follows the Customs’ announcement of the commencement of the distribution of seized food items on the specified day. In viral videos online, women […]
Lagos Government Introduces Taaoma as Lead Youth Climate Influencer
The Lagos state government has announced Maryam Apaokogi, widely recognized as Taaoma, as the primary influencer for its youth climate campaign. In her role, Taaoma will spearhead efforts to educate the youth in Lagos about the causes and consequences of climate change, utilizing storytelling and social media to engage and inspire other young individuals. […]