JUNE 12: AGM Members Felicitates With Nigerians On Democracy Day
Today, June 12 is a special day, one which earmarks the celebration of our nation’s democratic freedom, a landmark, integral and historical part of our lives as Nigerians. For 30years, we have struggled through building and consolidating democratic gains for our beloved country, and while the journey has been challenging, we have continued to forge […]
JUST IN: President Tinubu Signs Student Loan Bill Into Law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has signed the much-spoken-about Student Loan Bill into law. The bill, which was sponsored by Femi Gbajabiamila, the immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives and incoming chief of staff to the president, gives Nigerian students access to interest-free loans. It was signed at the Aso Rock Villa on […]
Atiku: Nigeria’s Democracy in Bondage, Needs rescue
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has stated that democracy in Nigeria remains in bondage. A statement released on Sunday by Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential election, said the governing elite must stop influencing outcome of elections. Atiku said the occasion of […]
JUNE 12: President Tinubu Democracy Day Speech
TEXT OF DEMOCRACY DAY NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED Tinubu, GCFR ON JUNE 12, 2023 Fellow Nigerians, 2. It is exactly three decades today that Nigerians went to the polls to exercise their inalienable right to elect a President of their choice to lead the transition from military dictatorship […]
EDITORIAL: Did Tinubu Break the Law by Suspending Emefiele?
For some Nigerians, news of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to suspend Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, came as a surprise. But others expected the decision, going by social media reactions. Now the dust has settled, and questions have begun to spring up. Did the president break the law? Was he wrong to not […]
JUST IN: Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu Reappoints Chief of Staff, Others
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced his first appointments since inauguration for a second term in office. The governor re-appointed his former Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, and Deputy Chief of Staff, Gboyega Soyannwo, to their former roles. ALSO READ: CrimeNews: EFCC Arrests Twin Brothers, 26 Others for Internet Fraud JUST IN: […]
JUST IN: FG Declares Public Holiday (DETAILS)
JUST IN: FG Declares Public Holiday (DETAILS) The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12 as a public holiday in commemoration of 2023 Democracy Day celebration. This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on behalf of the Federal Government. While congratulating Nigerians on […]
BREAKING: State Government Increases Minimum Wage to ₦40,000, Reduces Workdays
In the wake of fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government, fuel prices have increased astronomically leading to rise in prices of goods and services and overall cost of living. The Edo State Government shares the pains of our people and wants to assure everyone that we are standing with them in these very challenging […]
JUST IN: Governor Makinde Appoints New Aides
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has Appoints Nine Aides for Deputy Governor, Appoints Adetola Adedibu SA Liaison Office Abuja Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of nine aides for the office of the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal. The newly appointed aides to the Deputy Governor as contained in a letter signed by […]
FLASH: Cultists Now Risk 20-Year Imprisonment In Oyo
A minimum of five to twenty years imprisonment cum fine of a minimum of N500,000 await cultists or anyone abetting cultism in Oyo. This is contained in the just-passed Cultism Prohibition Bill 2022, sponsored by Honourable Kazeem Isiaka (Oyo East/Oyo West), Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin (Ibarapa East), Honourable Asimiyu Alarape (Atiba).As passed by the House of […]