Foremost Yoruba monarch, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, has called for a holistic review of education policies to meet up with contemporary challenges of Nigeria. The…
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N1,030/litre price: NLC demands reversal as fuel queues resurface
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Organised Private Sector have called for the immediate reversal of the hike in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, by…
LG polls: JIgawa sets up election petition tribunal
Jigawa State Judiciary has inaugurated local government election petitions and appeal tribunals to receive and deal with election petitions arising from the local government poll held on 5th October, 2024.…
Senate: states must comply fully with S’Court judgment on council autonomy
The Senate yesterday resolved that states and local governments must fully comply with the Supreme Court judgment on financial autonomy for councils. It also resolved to tinker with the Constitution…
Shettima unveils initiative to combat malnutrition
A comprehensive nationwide nutrition programme aimed at addressing malnutrition and food insecurity was yesterday launched by the Vice President. The ‘Nutrition 774 Initiative’ , endorsed by the National Economic Council…
S’Court hears 16 states’ suit challenging EFCC legality Oct 22
The Supreme Court has scheduled October 22 to hear a suit filed by 16 state governments challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The suit, instituted by…
Wike blames violence on Fubara’s refusal to obey court
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike yesterday attributed the cause of Monday’s mayhem in Rivers State to Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s disobedience of court order. “The moment you don’t obey…
Flood: Relocate to higher ground, Kwara urges riverine residents
The Kwara State Government has urged people living around the riverbanks in various areas of the state to relocate to higher ground following persistent rainfall recently in the state. The…
Guber poll: 3,132 voters transfer registration to Ondo, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said a total of 3,132 voters transferred their registration to Ondo State ahead of the November 16 governorship election. It said 123 voters…
Benue LG Poll: APC congratulates candidates on victory
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated candidates of the party in the local government polls conducted by the Benue Independent Electoral Commission, BSIEC, on Saturday. Chairman of the Benue…
