The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to meet its demands, stating that if the deadline is not met, it will be forced to engage in nationwide industrial action. The union bemoaned the government’s indifference to the plight of its members, the majority of whom are owners of various educational institutions …
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that he has retired from partisan politics, but that he still wishes for Nigeria to overcome its many challenges. Obasanjo stated that individual efforts would not be enough to solve the country’s problems, and that Nigerians must band together to address the issues. He said this to reporters shortly after receiving PDP presidential candidate …
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the outlawed Igno secessionist group the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has lamented the escalating cases of “senseless killings” in the South-East region and demanded an immediate halt to the carnage. The IPOB leader, who spoke from the Department of State Services (DSS) detention centre in Abuja, expressed outrage over the recent bloodshed …
In Rann, the headquarters of the Kala-Balge Local Government Area in Borno State, members of the Boko Haram sect launched a large-scale attack, killing over 60 farmers. The bodies of the deceased farmers who were buried on Monday had several bullet wounds on them. Many more people are still missing, according to residents. “Boko Haram terrorists on motorcycles wielding guns …
Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the governor of Rivers State, has dissolved his cabinet, according to reports. The state executive council has been dissolved by the fiery governor, with immediate effect. The Chief of Staff to the Governor and Senior Special Assistant (Protocol) have both been relieved of their duties, according to a statement signed by Kelvin Ebiri, Wike’s special assistant on …
Dr Ibrahim Goni’s appointment as Conservator-General of the National Park Service has been renewed for another five years by President Muhammadu Buhari. The re-appointment, according to Saghir el Mohammed, Director of Press for the Ministry of Environment, took effect on May 10, 2022. “Minister of Industry Mohammed Abdullahi congratulated Goni on his reappointment and wished him a more fruitful tenure …
An investigation has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari has signed 19 of the 131 Senate bills passed in the last three years. On June 10, the upper chamber, which was inaugurated on June 11, 2019, will reach its three-year mark. The Senate introduced 976 bills from its inception until March 23, 2022, according to a document seen by our correspondent …
On Sunday evening, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared PDP candidate Olayemi Toviho for the Badagry Federal Constituency. According to the party electoral officer, Johnson Avoseh, Mr Toviho received 31 out of 32 votes cast in the primary election, defeating Adekunle Lebile, who received one vote. “By the power vested in me, I hereby declare Monday Olayemi the winner …
Inibehe Effiong, a lawyer, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release Baron Nnamdi, an advertising executive. Nnamdi was arrested in Enugu State for posting “offensive 2023 election messages” on two billboards. Effiong said in a statement that the EFCC’s justifications for their actions are “baseless, false, and legally unfounded.” Read Also: Police will arrest riders, passengers in …
Despite reports that COVID-19 cases and deaths have decreased significantly, Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has warned that COVID-19 is not over. This was stated by Mr. Ghebreyesus at the World Health Assembly’s opening ceremony on Sunday in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Health Assembly, composed of representatives from 194 countries, is WHO’s decision-making body. He asked …
The Executive Chairman of Keffi Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Muhammad Shehu, and his driver have reportedly been kidnapped by gunmen. On Friday evening, May 20, he was kidnapped while travelling with his chauffeur and a police officer. According to reports, the gunmen placed roadblocks along the Keffi-Akwanga road and fired erratically into the air, forcing the victims to …
The Police Command in Lagos State has stated that it will arrest both the motorcyclist and the passenger as part of its efforts to enforce the ban on commercial motorcycle operations in the state. Its spokesman, Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, made the announcement via his Twitter account on Saturday, which was monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “According to …
Two people were confirmed dead and two others were rescued after a three-story building collapsed in Lagos on Saturday evening. Shortly after the downpour, the incident occurred at 4 Alayaki Lane, Freeman in Lagos Island’s densely populated Freeman neighbourhood. Read Also: Why Former Enugu LG Chairman Chiene Was Attacked – Ex-Governor Nnamani Responds To Accusations Of Assault According to reports, this …
Mrs. Roda Jatau is alleged to have shared a video in a WhatsApp group in which a convert ‘insulted’ the Prophet of Islam, resulting in palpable tension in Bauchi. According to a source, Mrs. Jatau works for the Bauchi State Primary Health Care and is from Gombe; however, she was married in the Warji local government area of the state. …
The newly amended 2022 electoral act was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday afternoon. Section 84(8) of the Electoral Act, which formerly permitted only elected delegates of a party to participate in conventions or other party meetings, was amended by the two chambers of the National Assembly in a rushed vote. The amendment was approved by the …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied rumours that it intends to replace circulating naira banknotes with eNaira digital currency in the future. Mr. Osita Nwanisobi, Director of Corporate Communication at the CBN, issued a statement on Saturday stating that the rumours were false. According to him, the eNaira adoption remark allegedly made during a stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba, …
Chimaroke Nnamani, former governor of Enugu State and current senator, stated that Chiene Chiene, former chairman of the Enugu South Local Government Area, was “swooped upon” during a political meeting because he attempted to collect a rifle from security personnel. However, Chiene revealed on Friday that his family had intervened in the assault he endured and requested that he cease …
Peter Nielsen was sentenced to death by hanging by a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Friday for killing his Nigerian wife and daughter. “I hereby sentence you, Peter Nielsen, to be hung by the neck until you die. Nielsen was convicted of counts one and two of murder on Friday by Justice Bolanle Okikiolu-Ighile. The …
Singapore and the African Union (AU) have developed a mutual recognition framework for digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates. The framework will become operational on May 23, 2022. “To facilitate the resumption of travel between Singapore and African nations, Singapore and the African Union have established a framework for mutual recognition of digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates,” the Africa CDC said in a …
As the rainy season progresses, displaced farmers from the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State are reportedly negotiating with terrorists in order to return home and plant yam and other crops. Despite the fact that the terrorists have consented to the appeal, particularly in Chukuba and neighbouring villages, the farmers are still terrified due to their experience in previous …
