We Never Got ₦100m Palliative Each, Reps Replies NLC
The House of Representatives has debunked the claim that lawmakers got ₦100 million each as palliatives from the Federal Government contrary to recent claims by the Labour unions. Reps spokesman Akin Rotimi, in a statement, described as baseless, a claim by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Assistant General Secretary, Christopher Onyeka. Onyeka alleged that each […]
PEPT Judgement And Matters Arising
As the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) delivers its 13-hour judgement on the fiercely contested and disputed 2023 general elections in Nigeria, many Nigerian citizens are thrown into a state of despondency. Despite the Tribunal’s facts-based insistence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory, the political atmosphere remains uneasy. The decision of the opposition to appeal […]
Tenancy Rate Soars With Scotland’s Rent Control Loophole
Recent data exposes a concerning trend in Scotland, where private landlords have leveraged a loophole in temporary rent controls to impose substantial rent hikes for new tenancies, that exceed those in other parts of the UK. The Scottish government took steps to address the housing crisis by introducing temporary rent caps this spring, typically limiting […]
Fees, Levies In Public Schools Banned By Ogun State Govt
The government of Ogun state reiterates that school principals in both public primary and secondary educational institutions are not allowed to demand for any form of fee or levy. The disclosure was made by Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Education, Science, and Technology, in Abeokuta on Wednesday. Arigbabu addressed […]
Rivers Poly Lecturer Speaks Up About 20 Months Unpaid Salary
Solomon Tamunotonye, a lecturer at Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic in Port Harcourt, has raised alarm regarding the seizure of his salary for an extended period of 20 months by the institution’s management. The Polytechnic’s management, as communicated by Registrar Chris Woke in an official statement, has enforced a three-month suspension on Tamunotonye. The suspension is […]
Ondo: SSA Dissatisfied With Governance In Akeredolu’s Absence
Doyin Odebowale, the Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy, claimed that the locals in Ondo State experienced sub-optimal governance when Governor Rotimi Akeredolu was absent for three months, due to the actions of government officials. ‘I can tell you for free, yes, when he was away, there was little of governance,’ Odebowale said […]
FG Forecasts Heavy Rainfall, Flooding In 48 Towns
A forecast from the Federal Government warns of heavy rainfall in the upcoming days, with high risk of flooding in approximately 48 towns spanning 13 states, starting from September 13 to September 17, 2023. Predictions are warning that rising water levels in the River Benue and River Niger might reach communities all the way to […]
Tinubu Orders CBN To Address $600m Trapped Fund Issue
President Bola Tinubu, in a move aimed at resolving financial issues, has instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to establish a quarterly reconciliation platform with foreign airlines. This initiative is designed to tackle the backlog of trapped funds, which stands at over $600 million. Airbus Industrie, a prominent aircraft manufacturer, made a noteworthy prediction […]
Gov Bago Reveals Blueprint To Combat Banditry In Niger State
Governor Abdullahi Bago of Niger State, on Wednesday, unveiled strategies aimed at putting an end to the recent wave of insecurity that has plagued the state. The Governor, addressing reporters in Abuja during a news briefing about the state’s first-ever subnational summit on green economy, outlined the government’s plan to reacquire and repurpose land currently […]
CBN Debunks Plan To Devalue Naira To ₦1.25 Kobo
Contrary to recent rumors, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it does not have any imminent plans to initiate a naira policy that would result in a significant depreciation of the dollar exchange rate to ₦1.25 kobo. On Wednesday, there was an online report in circulation which hinted at the central bank’s […]
LP Chieftain Optimistic About Obi’s Mandate Retrieval
Stephen Osemwegie, the gubernatorial candidate representing the Labour Party (LP) in the upcoming Edo 2024 election, has expressed optimism despite the ongoing legal dispute involving the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and President Bola Tinubu. In a recent development, the tribunal, just last week, ruled in favour of Tinubu by striking down the array of […]
Ukraine War: Romanians Receive Drone Safety Alert
Residents near the Romanian-Ukrainian border were issued emergency alerts early Wednesday, advising them to stay calm and seek shelter in response to Russia’s strikes on Ukrainian ports along the Danube. The Ministry of Defense reported its discovery of Russian drone components on Romanian soil for the third time within a week. However, the NATO member’s […]