The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on Tuesday, February 4, to oppose the recent 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The decision was reached during the ongoing National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting of the NLC, to send a strong warning to the … Read more
Communique Issued at the end of the 79th Meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig Today, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Presented by the Chairman of the BoT, Senator Adolphus Wabara The Board of Trustees at its 79th meeting today, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, critically assessed the State of … Read more
The former minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola has been suspended by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Aregbesola who served as the governor of Osun State for eight years was suspended by the APC over allegations of anti-party activities. Recall that the former minister was said to have formed a faction within the party’s chapter … Read more
The Nigerian Democratic Front (NDF) has issued a strong warning to former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, cautioning them against actions that could undermine the political interests of Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The group alleged that Dogara and Tuggar’s recent criticisms … Read more
The Plateau State Government has approved the disengagement of five members of the State Executive Council and immediately named their replacements, signalling a major shake-up in the administration. The affected commissioners include: Sule Musa – Ministry of Commerce and Industry Obed Goselle – Ministry of Science and Technology Noel Nkup – Ministry of Youth and … Read more
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) of Nigeria has introduced an updated salary structure for 2025, reflecting current economic realities and the need to retain skilled professionals in the public sector. This new structure includes adjustments across various salary categories, ensuring a systematic progression for employees based on experience, qualifications, and job responsibilities. Overview of … Read more
Federal Government, through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has suspended Max Air’s domestic flight operations for three months following an incident involving one of its aircraft at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-400 with registration number 5N-MBD, suffered a tyre burst upon landing at approximately … Read more
Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has reportedly intervened to shield impeached Lagos Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, from arrest and prosecution over a multibillion-naira fraud investigation, sources within the presidency have revealed. According to reports from The Gazette, anti-graft agents from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had been prepared to move against Obasa upon his … Read more
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed that the Federal Government is ready to welcome Nigerians who may be deported from the United States. This announcement follows the identification of 3,690 Nigerians among 1.4 million individuals categorised as “illegal migrants” with deportation orders issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According … Read more
Activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, says not getting bail from the custody of the Nigeria Police would not stop him from becoming the next President of Nigeria. Naija News reports that Sowore made the submission on Wednesday when he spoke to journalists shortly before his court session. … Read more