Political leaders, pan-ethnic organisations and civil society groups yesterday mounted pressure on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its proposed protest over the rising cost of living. The two-day…
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Tinubu, others pay last respect to Akeredolu
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, February 23, led Nigerians to pay last respect to former Ondo state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. President Tinubu who described late Akeredolu as a “fearless soldier”…
INEC releases report on 2023 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a report on the conduct of the 2023 general elections. The release of the report is contained in a statement signed by…
Senate urges govt to stop planned removal of electricity subsidy, tariff hike
The Senate has advised the Federal Government against removing electricity subsidy or allowing a hike in tariffs. The resolution followed the consideration and approval of a motion, ‘Planned increase in…
NLC rejects DSS’ warning to shelve planned protest
There is a disagreement between the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over next week’s planned protest against the hardship caused by the withdrawal of…
ASUU to FG: Honour agreement or face industrial action
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has appealed to the Federal Government to honour and implement the agreement the union entered with the government to forestall industrial action. ASUU…
FX volatility: Atiku got it wrong again, says Presidency
The Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday clashed over the economic policies of the Tinubu administration. The Presidency faulted Atiku’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the…
Cost of living protest: Police warn against violence as Labour gives fresh conditions
The police authorities have said they would not condone any form of violence during the planned two-day demonstration declared by organised Labour in protest against the hardships and high cost…
Nigeria, Brazil to revive economic relations
Nigeria and Brazil – the largest economies in Africa and South America – have agreed to deepen their economic relationship. Both countries expressed the intention at a meeting between President…
FG announces 24-hour closure of Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government has announced a 24-hour closure on the Third Mainland Bridge for Iyana Oworonshoki-Lagos Island-bound traffic from midnight on Sunday, February 18 to midnight on Monday, February 19.…
