Oganised labour says it will commence a nationwide indefinite strike from midnight of Nov. 14, despite a court order restraining it from such action. This is in protest against the “physical attack and brutalisation” of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Joe Ajaero. Mr Festus Osifo, President of Trade Union Congress(TUC), gave this indication at a joint news conference with the NLC on Monday in Abuja. NLC had declared a protest in Imo, led by Ajaero on Nov. 1, over alleged anti-workers’ policies and non-payment of 20-month salary arrears by the state government. Ajero was attacked and…
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Yiaga Africa has called on the National Assembly to accelerate the process of electoral reform, especially the establishment of the Electoral Offences Commission to promptly and diligently prosecute electoral offenders. The Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Mr Samson Itodo, made the call in the final report on the Bayelsa ,Imo and Kogi in Abuja. Itodo said the process should include fundamentally reforming the election management body ,the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) INEC, and the attitude of politicians to elections. He said that Yiaga Africa also called on INEC to urgently review and conduct a comprehensive audit of the Imo governorship…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) needs to do more to earn voters’ trust. The Lagos State ADC Chairman, Mr George Ashiru, made the remark on Monday while reacting to the conduct and outcome of the off-cycle governorship election in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa. Ashiru said: “We are concerned about reports of several areas where voting was disrupted. “This indicates that adequate preparation was not made to ensure every vote counts. “Voter turnout is almost always directly impacted by fear of lack of transparency by INEC and insecurity. INEC needs to do more to…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Governor Douye Diri, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, as the winner of the Bayelsa State governorship election held last Saturday. The Returning Officer for the state and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Prof. Kuta Farouk, announced the results at the INEC headquarters in Yenagoa. Governor Diri secured a total of 175,196 votes, defeating Timipre Sylva, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 110,108 votes. The candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Engr. Udengs Eradiri, came in third with 905 votes. However,…
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has informed business moguls and Saudi Arabian investors that the state has been endowed with abundant agricultural and mineral resources they can invest in. Radda stated this on the sidelines of the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula in a statement made available to the newsmen on Monday in Katsina. He said that the governor told the prospective investors that the state had an enabling environment for business investments to safely thrive. READ ALSO: Former PM, Cameron appointed to British House of Lords “The recently launched…
David Cameron, the former British Prime Minister, would be the country’s new foreign minister, the office of prime minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday. Cameron is also to be appointed to the British House of Lords, parliament’s upper chamber. His return to government is a big surprise. Cameron was prime minister from 2010 to 2016 and served as the leader of the Conservative Party from 2005 to 2016. He resigned following a referendum on whether the United Kingdom should leave the EU was approved in 2016. READ ALSO: James Cleverly appointed UK new home secretary in shocking government reshuffle Cameron…
The trial of former Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, and four of his children was on Monday, stalled at a Federal High Court, Abuja following a plea for an adjournment by the defence. The matter, which was listed for trial, could not proceed after counsel for the defence, Ibrahim Isiyaku, SAN, sought an adjournment before Justice Inyang Ekwo to enable him make proper arrangement for the defendants’ representation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) had, on June 15, arraigned the ex-JAMB registrar on…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has demanded the need for the acquisition of requisite skills and knowledge from fellow legislators in order to fulfil their legislative responsibilities. Abbas said this a message to a meeting between legislators and Development Partners, Donor Agencies, Technical Partners and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on the Capacity Needs Assessment of the House of Reps in Abuja on Monday. The Speaker, represented by the Majority Leader of the House, Julius Ihonvbere, said “as legislators, we must have the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to fulfill our responsibilities effectively.” READ ALSO: Senate to…
The 10th Senate has assured that it will reconsider the Diaspora Voting Bill this week. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), made this known during a virtual dialogue organised by Engage Diaspora Foundation in collaboration with the Directorate of Diaspora and International Affairs of his office. The dialogue was themed: “A Pivotal Step Toward Achieving Diaspora Voting Right.” The 9th Senate had in March 2022, rejected the bill on diaspora voting. The bill had sought to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow Nigerians living outside the country to participate in the electoral process of voting and be voted for. READ…
Flags at United Nations (UN) offices around the world are flying at half-mast in memory of the 101 UN staff members killed so far in the Gaza war. Staff held a minute’s silence to mourn and honour colleagues from UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) who were killed in the war. The UN relief body said in a statement on Monday that “the UNRWA death toll, already the highest in UN history, has continued to increase.” READ ALSO: I Recieved Marriage Proposals from Three Actresses, Comedian Bovi Says I added that the dead…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says arrangements have been concluded to conduct its 2024 WASSCE for (private candidates) using the Computer Based Test (CBT) platform, This is contained in a statement by the council’s Acting Head, Pubic Affairs, Mrs Moyosola Adesina, issued on Monday, in Lagos. According to her, the innovation will begin with the 2024 First Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, slated for February. “In line with global best practices, the national office of WAEC wishes to inform the general public, and all its stakeholders, that plans have been concluded…
James Cleverly, who had been foreign secretary in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government, has left Downing Street after being appointed the new home secretary. Cleverly left No. 10 shortly after amid the ministerial reshuffle. The permanent under-secretary at the Foreign Office was seen entering Downing Street on Monday. READ ALSO: Burna Boy Congratulates 2024 Grammy Nominees Sir Philip Barton walked inside No. 10 shortly Health minister Neil O’Brien announced that he is stepping down. One of the responsibilities Mr O’Brien had in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) was for tobacco and addiction. He was due to play…
Renowned Afrobeats artist Burna Boy has commended the nominees for the upcoming 2024 Grammy Awards. Last Friday, Burna Boy secured an impressive four Grammy nominations for 2024, making him the most nominated Nigerian artist in the 66th Grammy Awards nominations list. His nominations span various categories, including Best Melodic Rap Performance (“Sittin’ On Top Of The World”), Best Global Music Performance (“Alone”), Best Global Music Album (“I Told Them”), and Best African Music Performance (“City Boys”). READ ALSO: Gridlock on Lagos Expressway as Two Feared Dead in Auto Crash Burna Boy took to the, X, formerly known as Twitter, to…
It was a rowdy sight at Oshodi-Gbagada expressway as hundreds of motorists and commuters hundreds found themselves trapped for hours in the gridlock, on Monday morning. The gridlock followed an accident that occurred, with two yet-to-be-identified persons feared dead. The gridlock intensified as onlookers obstructed both routes of the expressway, leading to a complete standstill in vehicular movement. READ ALSO: Kano Health Agencies Urged to Develop, Review Service Charters The situation worsened as the influx of vehicles attempting to navigate their way through the lanes toward the expressway caused a significant backlog of traffic, leaving many motorists stranded. Details…
President Bola Tinubu says he is committed to changing the narrative of Nigeria for the benefit of all Nigerians. He stated this while briefing newsmen at the end of rituals of the performance of the lesser Hajj, Umrah, on Sunday in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Tinubu said his administration was determined to change the narrative through various reforms, programmes and policies that would ultimately benefit the citizens. ‘’The prospect of the country is yet to blossom to the level that we require. It needs hard work and consistent prayers by each and every one of us. We are committed to use…
The Chairman, House Committee on Navy, Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau) has has denied calling for a probe of the fuel subsidy removal under President Bola Tinubu. Gagdi said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. “The integrity of the media is very important, therefore, it should not be mortgaged or traded for anything. “There is a misleading story in some section of the media quoting me to have allegedly said our President, Bola Tinubu, will be probed over the subsidy removal. READ ALSO: Diplomats, officials celebrate Nigeria’s first female ambassador to U.S. “Nothing can be farther than the truth…
Diplomats and staff of the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington D.C. have celebrated the achievements of Nigeria’s first female Ambassador to the U.S., Dr Uzoma Emenike, on completion of her tour of duty. Emenike became the 15th ambassador, after 14 male ambassadors had served at the Nigerian Embassy since its opening on Oct. 1, 1960. Emenike assumed duty on May 17, 2021, and concluded her tour of duty on Oct. 31, in compliance with Federal Government’s directive. At a reception organised in her honour at the Embassy of Nigeria on Sunday in Washington, D.C., the staff testified that her tenure…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, has made an appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the remaining four months of withheld salaries for university lecturers. While expressing gratitude for the release of four out of the eight months’ salaries, Prof. Ndaeyo stated that the full payment would significantly boost staff morale. Speaking during the combined convocation ceremony of the University of Uyo over the weekend, Prof. Ndaeyo also urged President Tinubu to consider increasing the annual budgetary allocations to the education sector, particularly universities. READ ALSO: Kogi Gov’ship Election: Melaye, Ajaka Reject APC’s…
Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman has congratulated Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo over his re-election in Saturday’s governorship poll. Ganduje said this in a statement signed by Mr Edwin Olofu, his Chief Press Secretary in Abuja. He also expressed happiness with the overwhelming support exhibited by Kogi electorate in electing Alhaji Ahmed Ododo in the state’s governorship poll. He said the electoral feats of both Uzodimma and Ododo reinforced the fact that Nigerians were well at home with the APC. READ ALSO: Netanyahu says there ‘could be’ deal for release of hostages He added that…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed cautious hope for a deal to secure to release of more hostages held by the Islamist group Hamas, who have been held for more than a month after the brutal October attack. “There could be (an agreement), but I think the less I say about it, the more I increase the chances it materialises,” Netanyahu said in an interview with U.S. broadcaster NBC on Sunday. If a deal is reached, it will only be the result of military pressure, Netanyahu said, adding: “That’s the one thing that might create a deal.” Netanyahu argued…