APC, Rep members write Tinubu, slam Deputy Speaker for appointing 5 personal staff to SEDC

The All Progressives Congress (AP ) has written a letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding the appointments recently made in the newly created South East Development Commission( SEDC). The letter signed by the National Vice Chairman of APC South East Zone, Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu, and sighted by our correspondent on Wednesday, conveyed appreciation to … Read more

You should not encourage this kind of domestic violence, Shehu Sani cautions Emir Sanusi

A former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has cautioned the Emir of Kano against encouraging any form of domestic violence. Reacting to the traditional leader’s remark that he always tells his daughters at the point of getting married to slap back their husbands should they (the husbands) ever slap them. Emir Sanusi made … Read more

Naira Reverses Earlier Gains, Drops to N1,745/$1

The Naira has suffered a fresh setback, reversing its recent gains and sliding back to around N1,745/$1 on the parallel market. The sharp reversal comes after the naira had briefly touched sub-N1,600 levels at the end of last week. The exchange rate had earlier been quoted at around N1,685/$1. However, as business activities resumed fully, … Read more

Peter Obi, Obasanjo, Bishop Kukah step in to resolve Dele Farotimi-Afe Babalola defamation feud

High-profile Nigerians, including Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Catholic Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, have intervened in the ongoing defamation case between lawyer Dele Farotimi and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Afe Babalola. The case was triggered by allegations of criminal defamation made by Babalola against Farotimi, following claims in Farotimi’s controversial … Read more

German President Steinmeier Arrives Nigeria, Set To Meet Tinubu

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day state visit, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. Steinmeier was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday night. During his stay, Steinmeier is expected to … Read more

Midwives, Nurses, Other Health Workers Begin 3-day Warning Strike, Give Reasons

Health workers under the umbrella of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), and Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) have commenced a three-day warning strike in Lagos State. The strike action by the unions followed the expiration of an … Read more

Tragedy in Niger state as local govt chairman dies in Minna-Suleja road accident

Danlami Abdullahi Saku, the chairman of Katcha Local Government Area in Niger State, has tragically passed away in a fatal road accident along the Minna-Suleja Road. The accident occurred on Tuesday evening near Kwakwuti, while Saku was en route to Abuja. His untimely death has sent shockwaves across the state. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago expressed … Read more