The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, said Nigerians are paying electricity tariffs that are more than the new minimum wage of ₦70,000 that was approved by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The NLC also said that inflation has eroded the new minimum wage, as it cannot take workers home at […]
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2027 Presidency: A North Vs South Contest?
A few days ago, I had a conversation with one of the senior leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who was in London for a medical check-up. During our meeting, I sought his views on the latest developments in the party and who will likely emerge as the presidential […]
Police Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As Churches In Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has reportedly recovered human body parts hidden in buildings operating under the guise of Cherubim and Seraphim Church parishes in Kobape town and along Abiola Way in Abeokuta, the state capital. The grim discovery followed the arrest of three suspects, Sunday Akintobi, Oladimeji Olaniran, and Isaiah […]
Those Who Want To Leave PDP Can Do So Now — Saraki
Saraki: There is No Cause for Alarm, We’ll Reposition PDP Following the development in the Delta State Chapter of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), I have been inundated with phone calls from leaders and members of our party as well as various youths who have been active in […]
FG Revitalizes Over 901 Phcs, Plans Upgrade Of 2,701 More Nationwide
The Federal Government has announced the revitalization of over 901 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria, through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). In addition, the government plans to upgrade 2,701 more PHCs, as part of efforts to ensure that each ward in the country has at least […]
Disquiet In APC Over Tinubu’s Deal With Kwankwaso
•Top chieftains kick against automatic ticket for new entrants •He isn’t in a hurry to defect —NNPP spokesman Amidst the claims and counter-claims of planned defection of former New Nigerian Peoples Party ( NNPP) presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), feelers from the […]
2027: Ex-IGP Adamu Declares Interest In Nasarawa Governorship Election
A former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has officially declared his intention to contest in the 2027 gubernatorial election in Nasarawa State under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. Adamu made his declaration yesterday, during a meeting with members of the State Working Committee of the APC held in Lafia, the […]
APC Using Money, EFCC Threats To Weaken PDP Through Defections – Bugaje
Former member of the House of Representatives and ex-presidential adviser Dr. Usman Bugaje has accused Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), of systematically using money to induce defections from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking in an interview with Arise News, Bugaje claimed that the APC has […]
Tesla Profits Plummet 71% Amid Backlash To Musk’s Role With Trump Administration
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he would soon be spending less time with the Trump administration after first-quarter earnings fell short of expectations. Net income for the quarter was down 71% after a decline in vehicle deliveries, with Tesla battling growing competition from foreign brands, shifting trade policies and growing […]
Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Tunde Onakoya’s Historic 64-Hour Chess Marathon Record
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums, Tunde Onakoya, for setting a new 64-hour chess marathon record. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Sanwo-Olu celebrated the victory as not just a personal achievement but a proud moment […]