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Elizabeth Ativie has been suspended as chairman of caretaker committee of Labour Party (LP) in Edo State about a week after assuming office

Confusion in Edo LP: One-week-old caretaker committee chairman suspended

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Her alleged suspension might not be unconnected with the confusion that ensued at a stakeholders meeting organized by the Independent…
The Federal Government has promised swift and decisive action to bring perpetrators of the heinous killings of worshippers in a mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State to justice.

Why we can’t grant Labour’s N494,000 minimum wage demand – FG

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Idris noted that the offer of N60,000 minimum wage by the Federal Government, which translates to a 100% increase on…
Tripartite Committee explains why it insisted on N60,000 as the new national minimum wage instead of N494,000 proposed by organised labour.

Why we insisted on N60,000 minimum wage – Tripartite Committee

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Organised labour as represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC had on…
The group said this in reaction to Umahi's reference to "Natasha" while responding to allegations made against him by a female vendor.

Unions blame Umahi for massive sack of construction workers, threaten strike

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The National President of CCESSA, Ayodeji Adeyemo, and the NUCECFWW President Stephen Okoro, said this at a news conference on…
Gov Alex Otti of Abia offers automatic employment nine ex- NYSC corps members as reward for obtaining Presidential Honours awards

Abia govt places N25m bounty on killers of five soldiers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Abia State Government, in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Culture Okey Kanu also condoled with…
Drama as factional chairmen of Labour Party attend INEC stakeholders meeting in Edo

Drama as factional chairmen of Labour Party attend INEC stakeholders meeting in Edo

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The event  was for INEC to meet with the leadership of the various political parties participating in the 21 September…
Fire guts outer court of Kano Emir's palace, no injuries reported

Deposed Kano Emir won’t lead Friday prayers – Police

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He urged the people to volunteer credible information on the movement of dubious characters for prompt security action in the…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the attention he has given to projects in the territory in the last year.

How Tinubu facilitated delivery of projects in FCT – Wike

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Wike also said that the projects being inaugurated across the federal capital were made possible by the approval of Tinubu…
In another setback for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Supreme Court nullifies October 5, 2024 Rivers local government election

Fubara assigns portfolios to new commissioners

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The information about the approval and postings are contained in a Government announcement signed by Dr. Tammy Danagogo, the Secretary…

Governor Yusuf bans unlawful gatherings, street protests

Paul Dada

2 years ago

This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor's Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived at the National Assembly at about 12. 13 pm on Wednesday to present the 2025 budget to lawmakers

National Assembly to Tinubu: We are delighted with your performance

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Speaker said: “Mine is just to say a big thank you to our dear leader, who has been very…
Sanwo-Olu appoints new Deputy Chief of Staff after Soyannwo's death

Sanwo-Olu appoints new Deputy Chief of Staff after Soyannwo’s death

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed former Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Sam Egube as…

Reverse Emirate Law, Kano South elders tell Yusuf

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Gov. Abba Yusuf had on May 23 signed the amended Emirate bill (2024) into law, thereby repealing the 2019 law…
Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos Transport policies, announces inauguration of 15 new boats

Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos Transport policies, announces inauguration of 15 new boats

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu stated that by unveiling the Lagos State Transport Policy, the state government is laying down a comprehensive framework that…
President Bola Tinubu pours encomiums on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as he inaugurates Southern Parkway expressway in Abuja now named after him.

‘You work so hard and tirelessly’, Tinubu tells Wike as he inaugurates road in Abuja

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The inauguration of the road for public use in Abuja on Tuesday was part of activities to celebrate Tinubu’s one…

Northern Nigeria has 15.23 million out-of-school children – Report

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Statisense which got its data from UNICEF also says southern Nigeria has 2.58 million children who are not in school.
Police bust 13-man criminal gang that specializes in robbery, hijacking and diversion of trailers loaded with goods led by soldiers in Rivers

Police bust 13-man deadly criminal gang led by soldiers in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Spokesperson of Rivers Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement on Monday said the dismantling of the criminal gang…
Lagos, Ogun lock horns in boundary disputes in six communities

Lagos, Ogun lock horns in boundary disputes in six communities

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Robert stated that the department, in conjunction with the National Boundary Commission (NBC) held series of bilateral discussions with the…
Lagos promotes gender equality with 'Man Wey Sabi' Programme

Sanwo-Olu faults FG’s suit on 36 governors over LG Autonomy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"The only mistake made by the Attorney General of the Federation was that some of us are in compliance. The…

Edo LP exco dissolved, as former State  Assembly becomes interim chairman

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Also speaking, the secretary of the Party, Oses Emmanuel Eromwonsele, lauded members of the party for their turn out during…

Emirate dispute: Kano Deputy Governor apologises to Ribadu

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“We are human and can err at any time. On my behalf and the Governor of Kano State, I want…

Hoodlums attack police station in Lagos

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The report also said reinforcements of the police operatives had been deployed to the area.

Court dismisses Shaibu’s suit seeking disqualification of Ighodalo

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The judge said evidence showed that Ighodalo won the primary  election of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Address the nation to calm frayed nerves, CAPPA Tells Tinubu

Tinubu reveals what Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will do to Nigeria

Paul Dada

2 years ago

President Tinubu commended the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, for being diligent and for his efforts towards the qualitative…
Three dead, seven injured as mosque collapses in Lagos

Three dead, seven injured as mosque collapses in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oke-Osanyintolu said "Following an extensive exercise, final casualty report on the above incident is that of three fatalities and seven…
Fire guts outer court of Kano Emir's palace, no injuries reported

Kano emirship tussle: Aminu Ado Bayero’s sympathizers protest in Kano, Gaya 

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Ganduje, shortly after splitting  the Kano Emirate into five,  had sacked and banished Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi 11, using the legislative…
Lagos freight agent caught with parcels of cocaine hidden in shea butter buckets

Lagos freight agent caught with parcels of cocaine hidden in shea butter buckets

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A statement issued by NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi on Sunday said NDLEA operatives at the NAHCO export shed of the…
Tinubu mourns ex-EFCC boss Lamorde

Ibrahim Lamorde was a gallant anti-graft fighter, EFCC mourns

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Lamorde died on Sunday in Egypt where he had gone for treatment.
INEC says flood has damaged a section of its Edo office in Benin with voters registration machines and other items submerged in water.

CVR machines, others destroyed as flood takes over INEC office in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Mr Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, said in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.…
rain, thunderstorm

Lightning strike kills two women in Lagos

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The police spokesman sympathised with the deceased, and prayed that their souls rest in peace.
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