The Labour Party has been plunged into further crisis as the Julius Abure-led faction disowned the newly appointed caretaker chairman, Nenadi Usman. This development comes after a Court of Appeal judgement affirming Abure as national chairman, sparking controversy within the…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that Nigeria’s struggles are due to a lack of quality leadership, rather than inherent difficulties in governing the country. He made this statement at a recent memorial lecture in honour of the late Akintola…
Nigerian Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to earn a whopping €6 million net salary for the 2024-2025 season after joining Turkish Super League club Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli. The deal, announced by Galatasaray on Wednesday,…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday, explained that it granted approval-in-principle to two crypto exchanges recently to give Nigerian youths the opportunity for capital market participation. SEC on Thursday, granted Busha Digital Ltd., and Quidax Technologies Ltd., “approval-in-principle”…
The National Economic Council has threatened to enforce its decision on states that have not yet submitted their reports on state police. President Bola Tinubu had previously endorsed the establishment of state police, as suggested by state governors, to address…
Lagos State Government has extended its work-from-home policy for its workers for the next three months. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular signed by the state Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, on Wednesday. On Feb. 28, the…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, revealing a concerning increase in cases and deaths. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the number of reported cholera cases rose by 13 per cent and deaths…
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says the commencement of operations by the Dangote Refinery is a monumental step forward for Nigeria’s energy independence and economic growth. Mr Labi Olawale, the General Secretary…
Bayelsa House of Assembly has given approval to Gov. Douye Diri’s request to appoint additional 12 Special Advisers. The House, which resumed from recess on Wednesday, received three correspondences from the Executive, including the governor’s request for an approval to…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said that the hike in fuel price from N568 to N855 would trigger widespread price increases, potentially reversing the recent ease in inflation. Director General, LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, said this…
