BY: GODKNOWS IGALI Few Nigerian statesmen have in the country’s history received the amount of adulation and accolades as ace journalist, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, who governed Lagos State, the country economic nerve centre from 1979 to 1983. Often known simply by his initials LKJ, this former Nigerian Minister of Works, unlike many other politicians whose […]
NLC, TUC demand end to crippling fuel price hike of N240 per litre, scarcity
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have called on the federal government to put to end fuel price hike of up to N240 in the country. This was contained in a statement jointly signed the Presidents of the NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba and TUC, Comrade Festus Osifo made […]
Lawan loses battle for Senatorial ticket of APC
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has lost the battle for the Senatorial ticket of Yobe North Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC. The judgement was delivered at the Court of Appeal on Monday in Abuja The Appellate Court affirmed Bashir Sheriff as the authentic candidate […]
Judiciary enjoying best funding under President Buhari – AGF Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, revealed on Monday in Abuja that Nigeria’s judiciary received the best funding so far under President Muhammadu Buhari. He also promised better days for the judicial officers and their institutions in the country when the planned improved packages are implemented. Malami, a […]
Presidency: Why Buhari can’t wait to leave office – Femi Adesina
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief spokesman, Femi Adesina, has disclosed that his principal can’t wait to leave the presidency. Adesina explained that being in power comes with a lot of work with little appreciation from Nigerians. He disclosed this on Channels TV on Sunday night while reacting to Buhari’s remark that he can’t wait to leave […]
Fake news: INEC denies investigation of Tinubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has denied purported allegation that it commenced investigation of Senator Bola Tinubu, the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, over a case of criminal forfeiture. INEC made its position known on the issue in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and […]
Channel your grievances through appropriate quarters, Adeleke tells NURTW
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Oshun has urged aggrieved leaders of the National Road Transport Union Workers ( NURTW) to channel their grievances through the appropriate quarters and not take the law into their hands . This is contained in a statement issued by Adeleke’s Chief Press Secretary , Malam Rasheed Olawale in Osogbo. Adeleke warned […]
INEC office set ablaze in Ebonyi, 340 ballot boxes, others destroyed
At least 340 ballot boxes were among critical items destroyed as unidentified persons set ablaze the office of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Izzi Local Government Area office located at Iboko. Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement Sunday. Announcing fire the incident, Okoye […]
