Election logistics: NURTW writes INEC, appoints coordinators for Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Osun
The National Union of Road Transport workers (NURTW) said it has appointed coordinators to arrange transportation of polling materials and personnel for the forthcoming general elections in Lagos, Ondo, Osun and Oyo states where its activities were banned. In a letter to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the General Secretary of NURTW, Kabiru Ado Yau, […]
Masari raises panel of inquiry on killing of security volunteers
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has constituted an 11-member Commission of Inquiry to investigate the recent killing of no fewer than 40 volunteers (Yan-Sakai) by terrorists. Recently over 40 volunteers were ambushed and killed by terrorists in Bakori and Kankara Local Government Areas of the state. The constitution of the commission was disclosed in […]
NLC leadership: CAPPA congratulates Ajaero
*Says new leadership portends stronger Labour-CSO partnership The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has described the emergence of Comrade Joe Ajaero as the national president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as a welcome development and opportunity for labour and civil society collaboration in Nigeria to advance. Ajaero takes over from Ayuba […]
Mercy Aigbe’s Ex- Husband Gentry, Welcomes Grandchild
Lanre Gentry, the ex-husband of Nollywood actress, mercy Aigha is now a grandfather as he announced the arrival of his first grandchild. The excited grandfather took to his Instagram page on Thursday to break the news to his fans. Gentry also shared the picture of his daughter an his grandchild He said, “I’m now a […]
PHOTOS: Buhari Presides Over Council of State Meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the council of state meeting discussing the fuel and cash crises ahead of the general election. The hybrid meeting which had in attendance Yakubu Gowon , Abdulsalami Abubakar, and Goodluck Jonathan former heads of state, former president Olusegun Obasanjo(joined virtually) and several governors is taking place at the […]
Ajaero’s Victory Will Usher Stronger Labour-CSO Partnership-CAPPA
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has described the emergence of Comrade Joe Ajaero as the national president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as a welcome development and opportunity for labour and civil society collaboration in Nigeria to advance. Ajaero, who takes over from Wabba Ayuba, is former general secretary of the National Union of Electricity […]
Naira Gains Further, Exchnages At N461.10 To Dollar
The Naira on Thursday exchanged at 461.10 to the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window. The figure represented an appreciation by 0.02 per cent compared with the 461.17 it exchanged on Wednesday. The open indicative rate closed at N461.25 to the dollar on Thursday. An exchange rate of N462 to the dollar was the […]
Breaking: Elections: NUC orders closure of varsities
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered universities across the country to close down to enable students to participate in the 2023 general elections. In a letter addressed to vice-chancellors of all universities and directors of inter-university centres, the NUC noted that the directive was based on the directive of the Minister of Education, Adamu […]
Naira redesign: Supreme Court has saved Nigeria from economic shutdown, says Tinubu
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, APC presidential candidate, has said the Supreme Court ruling on the implication of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) re-designed naira notes and cashless policy has saved Nigeria from political and economic shutdown. Tinubu in a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) on Wednesday in […]
Abiodun visits man shot during Abeokuta protest
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has visited a man hit by a stray bullet when angry youths took to the streets of Abeokuta on Tuesday, over the lingering cash scarcity. Abiodun was at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, where the man was being treated. Speaking to newsmen after checking up on the victim, […]
