Like the ruling on “Naira Redesign,” the Supreme Court judgement on LGA Financial Autonomy is for the politicians. When was the last time the government went to court for the interest of the masses? Many of you don’t see it, but I do. I like to play the Devil’s Advocate, because I can. I see
BREAKING : Labour Meeting with Tinubu ends in deadlock
Comrade Comrade Joe Ajaero , President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has said the status quo on N250,000 as minimum wage stands. While the Federal Government and Organised Private Sector agreed on N62,000, labour is insisting on N250,000. Bola Tinubu had said he needed time to consult with other stakeholders before sending the bill
Peter Obi lauds the remarkable achievements of two outstanding female Nigerians
His Excellency, Peter Gregory Onwubuasi Obi has lauded the remarkable achievements of two outstanding female Nigerians. He wrote : “Thrilled by the remarkable achievements of fellow Nigerians who have continued to distinguish themselves on the global stage, I once again like to celebrate them. These exceptional personalities have continued to rise above their challenges and achieve
Nigerian Naira Plunges further against the Dollar
The Naira depreciated massively against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. FMDQ data showed that the Naira weakened significantly to N1561.98 against the dollar on Wednesday from N1532.58 traded on Tuesday. This represents an N29.4 against the dollar compared to the N1532.58 traded on Tuesday. Similarly, at the parallel foreign exchange market, the Naira fell
BREAKING: Supreme Court Orders FG To Pay Allocations Directly To LGAs
The supreme court has ruled that the federal government should henceforth pay allocations directly to local government councils from the federation account. Delivering judgment in the suit on Thursday, a seven-member panel of justices held that state governments have continued to abuse their powers by retaining and using the funds meant for LGAs. READ
PDP Make Bold statement regarding the embattled Rivers Ex- law makers
July 10, 2024 Press Statement Budget Ultimatum: @OfficialPDPNig Cautions Former Rivers Lawmakers …Charges IGP to Check Subversive Acts The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the umpteenth time, cautions the former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who lost their seats upon defection from the PDP to the All Progressives
ECOWAS court finds FG guilty of rights violation during #EndSARS protest
The Economic community of West African States, ECOWAS community court of justice has found the federal government of Nigeria guilty of human rights abuses in its response to the #EndSARS protest in October 2020. The court ruled on Wednesday that the Nigerian government’s actions, particularly its disproportionate use of force at the Lekki Toll Gate in
Fuel Scarcity Worsens In Kaduna, Price Hits the Roof
The scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit or petrol has taken a drastic turn in Kaduna state, with pump prices hitting as high as ₦1,100 per litre. Our correspondent gathered that residents of the state are groaning over the situation, and have called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), to urgently address the supply
#Tinubu’sInflation: Bread scarcity hits Kaduna, Kano, Katsina
It is a tale of woes as an acute scarcity of one of Nigerians’ most popular staple foods, bread, has hit Kaduna, Katsina and Kano. Checks revealed that the most-favoured staple was now as scarce as petrol. Whereas the commodity is hard to come by, its prices have hit the roof. Many of the residents
#HotGossip : Toyin Abraham, Bashir El-Rufai & Nigerians
Welcome to this Evening’s Gossip session…. We bring to you some hot gossips on the streets of social media avenue… Get your popcorn 🍿… Nigeria is very saturated, filled with angry citizens who doesn’t seem to know how or when to channel their anger towards a very wicked and insensitive government that doesn’t regard their