The Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld the tribunal judgment, confirming Nasiru Gawuna, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the governor of Kano State. Justice Moore Adumein, delivering the unanimous judgment, ruled that Abba Yusuf, the former governor, was not qualified to contest the election, affirming Gawuna’s victory. The election dispute arose after the Read More…
Organised Labour has confirmed the suspension of its nationwide indefinite strike that commenced on Nov. 14. Emma Ugboaja, NLC General Secretary, announced the suspension to reporters on Wednesday in Abuja, stating that the decision resulted from an emergency virtual joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). Read More…
The Senate recently passed a resolution imploring organised labour to halt the ongoing national strike for the sake of the country’s interests. The motion, championed by Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, emphasised the need for reconsideration amidst the escalating strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Academic Staff Union of Universities, and Read More…
Prof. Mondy Gold, a Nigerian based in the U.S., finds himself in the spotlight after being nominated for the prestigious United States President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Renowned for his role as a Business Administration professor and the President of Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) hailing from Delta, Gold’s nomination was officially announced in a letter penned Read More…
Affiliates of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) in Lagos State heeded the call on Tuesday to commence an indefinite nationwide strike, following the directive issued by the labour unions. The decision emerged from the National Executive Council meeting held on November 13, 2023, in Abuja, where the Read More…
The presidential bag of crucial tasks may seem to be bursting at the seams, but prioritisation and perspicacity, says the bard, make an impossible schedule lighter than could ever be imagined. Creativity in the way government business is conducted may turn out to be just what is required to quickly turn the corner and make Read More…
The Federal Government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia, marking a crucial step in establishing a collaborative framework for the oil and gas sector. The MoU focuses on fostering collaboration, sharing information, and transferring technology to create a conducive environment for a mutually beneficial partnership. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister for Read More…
In a significant legal development, the embattled former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail by the Federal Capital Territory High Court. Justice Olukayode Adeniyi made this ruling based on Emefiele’s application for the enhancement of his fundamental rights. Justice Adeniyi, in his ruling, expressed concern over the prolonged detention of Emefiele, stating, Read More…
In a significant stride towards precision in demographic data, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the National Geospatial Data Repository and Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (CRVS) in Nigeria. The system aims to revolutionise the collection, processing, and management of vital statistics, providing real-time and accurate population figures. President Tinubu emphasised the importance of the Read More…
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a journey to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday to participate in the inaugural Saudi-Africa Summit. This was revealed by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, indicating that the summit is scheduled to take place in Riyadh on Friday. Ngelale highlighted that Read More…
