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The Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has warned President Bola Tinubu against repeating the mistake of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari in the area of appointments. Sani stated that unlike Buhari, Tinubu’s appointments should be based on competence. Featuring on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, the former lawmaker accused Buhari of nepotism while in…

The organised labour will on Monday (today) commence nationwide protests over the electricity tariff hike and removal of subsidy from the power sector by the Federal Government.

Labour urged to declare nationalwide strike over Minimum wage delay.

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The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights, CDWR, has called on Ogranised Labour to immediately mobilise and declare a nationwide strike over the minimum wage and the recent hike in electricity tariff. According to CDWR, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, as the nex6t step in the minimum wage…

Biden Confident of Election Victory Over Trump

President Joe Biden expressed confidence on Friday that he will defeat Republican contender Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election. Despite a lackluster debate performance that left many Democrats concerned, Biden remained resolute. “I may not walk as easily, speak as smoothly, or debate as well as I once did,” he admitted, as supporters…

FG to Begin Disbursement of N150bn Loans to MSMEs in July

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The federal government announced on Thursday that it will begin disbursing N150 billion in loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers by the end of July 2024. The allocation of the fund will see N75 billion dedicated to MSMEs and another N75 billion to the manufacturing sector. Additionally, 60 percent of the…

Any attempt to unseat Tinubu in 2027 can destroy Nigeria’s unity — Shehu Sani

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Former Kaduna lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has cautioned northern leaders against attempting to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential elections, warning that such actions could jeopardize the nation’s unity. Sani conveyed this message during an interview with Arise Television. He advised northern leaders to focus on leveraging the policies and programs of…

‘Bad Debate Nights Happen’ – Barack Obama shares his thought on U.S. presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump

Former US President, Barack Obama has reacted to President Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump. Biden and Trump faced off on Thursday night, June 27, with the Democrat appearing to freeze at several points and was often seen mumbling and tripping over phrases. Reacting to the debate, former President Barack Obama admitted that Joe Biden’s debate…

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Tinubu Mourns Elder Statesman Amadu Na-Funtua

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the Government and people of Katsina State following the death of elder statesman and long-serving traditional titleholder, Sa’in Katsina, Alhaji Amadu Abdulkadir. Popularly known as Amadu Na-Funtua, the late Abdulkadir was a respected leader, politician, and businessman. In a statement released on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri…

Highlights: Biden-Trump Debate Kicks Off 2024 Presidential Election

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The 2024 U.S. Presidential election season began last night with a highly anticipated debate between President Joe Biden, representing the Democratic Party, and former President Donald Trump, representing the Republican Party. This historic debate, the first where a sitting president faced off against a former president, was hosted by CNN in Atlanta. Voter Concerns Key…

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Tinubu Appoints Eight New Permanent Secretaries

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries to address existing and upcoming vacancies in the Civil Service across various states and geo-political zones. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are Dr. Emanso Umobong Okop from Akwa Ibom, Obi Emeka Vitalis from Anambra, Mahmood Fatima Sugra Tabi’a from Bauchi, and Danjuma…

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Tinubu Approves Rollout of National Construction, Household Support Programme

President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme, encompassing all geo-political zones in Nigeria. According to an official statement, the programme aims to enhance agricultural productivity, stimulate the economy by creating opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, and provide urgent economic relief for Nigerians. The programme prioritizes…

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Tinubu Approves N50,000 Disbursement to 100,000 Households

President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the immediate implementation of the National Construction and Household Support Programme, covering all geo-political zones in Nigeria. A statement released emphasized that the initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity, bolster the economy by creating opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, and provide urgent economic relief for Nigerians. The programme prioritizes…

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TINUBU APPROVE N50,000 GRANT, N155BN FOOD PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS

President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Construction and Household Support Programme during the National Economic Council meeting on Thursday in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the programme is aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, strengthening the economy, and providing immediate economic relief for Nigerian households. Ngelale added that…

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Senate Extends 2023 Supplementary Budget Implementation

On Thursday, the Senate extended the implementation of the 2023 supplementary budget from June 30 to December 31, 2024. In a swift move, the upper chamber suspended its rules and passed the extension bill in a matter of minutes. Prior to passing the bill, the Senate held a closed-door session for two hours. In December…

Biden and Trump face off at first debate as oldest people in history to ever contest for US presidency

Democratic Presidential candidate and US president Joe Biden and his Republican party challenger, Donald Trump, will square off on Thursday night, June 27 at a highly anticipated debate, offering voters a rare side-by-side look at the two oldest candidates ever to seek the country’s highest office. The 90-minute televised debate, the first between a sitting…

Leader of Attempted Coup in Bolivia Arrested

Bolivian authorities have arrested General Juan José Zúñiga, a key figure in an attempted coup, just hours after soldiers stormed the presidential palace in La Paz. Gen. Zúñiga was removed from his position on Tuesday following his incendiary remarks about Bolivia’s former president, Evo Morales. The rebel leader declared his intention to “restructure democracy” and,…

MHWUN Calls for Greater Inclusion of Labor Leaders in Governance

Dr. Kabiru Minjibir, President of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), has advocated for the inclusion of more labor leaders in leadership positions across the country. During a meeting with Comrade Onuh Edoka, Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State on Labor Matters, Dr. Minjibir encouraged health workers in Kogi State…

Tinubu Praises NDLEA’s Efforts in Combating Illicit Drug Use

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has voiced his support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The President delivered his message in Abuja during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, emphasizing the theme, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention.” He urged…

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Kano vows 17,000 security personnel for schools, N3bn to upgrade classrooms

The Kano State Government, on Wednesday, confirmed it has invested N3 billion to enhance classroom infrastructure development to be spread across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. Governor Abba Yusuf made this known on Tuesday at a stakeholders meeting in Government House, Kano, saying the objective of the project is to create a…

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Congresses: Fresh crisis hits Katsina PDP

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Ahead of the State Congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled for July and August, a fresh crisis has hit the Katsina State chapter of the party. The members of the State Caretaker Committee of the PDP are up in arms against the chairman, whom they accuse of denying members interested in vying for…

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El-Rufai sues Kaduna Assembly over N432bn probe

The Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has sued the Kaduna State House of Assembly over claims that his administration embezzled N432 billion and left the state with significant debt obligations. El-Rufai on Wednesday, filed a fundamental rights enforcement case against the Kaduna State House of Assembly at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. The…

Obi Urges Calm as NLC Disrupts Labour Party’s NWC Meeting in Abuja

Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate Peter Obi has appealed for calm after the party’s headquarters was invaded by the National Transition Committee. This committee, led by former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Abdulwaheed Omar, took action on Tuesday following the annulment of the re-election of LP National Chairman Julius Abure and the National Working Committee…

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Tinubu Appoints Tunji Bello as New FCCPC Boss

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending Senate confirmation. The announcement was made in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. Mr. Bello is an accomplished administrator,…

Dapo Abiodun Emerges As Chairman Of Southern Governors’ Forum

The Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has emerged as the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum while the Governor of Anambra State Chukwuma Soludo will serve as his deputy. This was communicated by the chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwoolu after the forum’s meeting at the Presidential…

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Tinubu Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Combat Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu has announced a detailed roadmap to address the myriad security challenges facing Nigeria, incorporating both military and non-military strategies. The announcement was made during the opening of the Northwest Peace and Security Summit in Katsina, an event held in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program, the European Union, and the German…

Ex-LG Bosses Defy Police Order, Stage Protests In Rivers

Former Council Chairmen of 21 out of the 23 Local Governments Area (LGA) in Rivers State on Monday staged a protest at their various council areas. In Buguma, council headquarters of the Asari-Toru LGA, former Chairman Onengiyeofori George, alongside his supporters marched through the streets of the town as they gyrate to songs in solidarity…

Peter Obi decries the alarming spate at which Multinational companies are exiting Nigeria

Peter Obi has decried the spate of multinational companies exiting Nigeria. In a post shared on X, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election said the exiting of the different companies has cost Nigeria a loss of N95 trillion in the last five years. He blamed the situation on the political…

2027: This is definitely a political move – Doyin Okupe writes as Atiku visits Buhari in Daura

Former presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar on Saturday, June 22, paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in his home town, Daura in Katsina State. The former vice president arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Airport, Katsina aboard a private jet at about 11:25am…

Comedian Micheal Usi Sworn in as Malawi’s Vice President

Micheal Usi was inaugurated as Malawi’s Vice President during a ceremony held in parliament in Lilongwe. He succeeds Saulos Chilima, who tragically died in a plane crash earlier this month, along with eight others. Dr. Usi, known for his acting career, received a standing ovation after his inauguration. In his address, he expressed both sadness…

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Reps caucus in Rivers disown Deekor as leader, spokesman

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The Rivers State caucus in the House of Representatives has disowned one of its members, Hon. Dumnamene Deekor as its leader and spokesman, saying he was never instructed to speak on behalf of the them. In a statement signed by the Leader, Rivers State Caucus in the House, Hon. Awaji-Inombek D. Abiante, the caucus dismissed…

Kano government issues fresh eviction notice to Ado Bayero