Protest: NGO urges youths to embrace dialogue
2024-07-31
Protest: NGO advocates peace, reiterates need for calm among youthsContinue Reading
Protest: Former I-G advises organisers to shelve plan
2024-07-31
By Joseph Edeh Former Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Mr Mike Okiro has advised the organisers of the planned nationwide protest to shelve their plan and engage in dialogue with the Federal Government. Okiro, who made the call in an interview with NAN on Tuesday in Abuja, said that constitutionally, NigeriansContinue Reading
Disaster: FG activates national emergency operation centre
2024-07-31
By Philomina Attah The Federal Government has activated National Emergency Operation Centre to coordinate responses and provide timely support to victims of floods and public health concerns. The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar disclosed this at a National Emergency Coordination Forum held on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
Protests: Araraume says govt. already addressing grievances
2024-07-30
By Ismail Abdulaziz A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume, has appealed to stakeholders to collaborate towards the preservation of national interest while weighing the protest option. Araraume said that the government was committed to resolving the issues causing hardship for the populace and urgedContinue Reading
Protest: Don’t plunge Nigeria into chaos, global economies under pressure– NAN MD
2024-07-30
By Adeyemi Adeleye/Adekunle Williams The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali has urged organisers of proposed protest to avoid plunging the nation into chaos and unrest with the planned demonstration. Ali spoke with NAN correspondents on the sideline of the Lateef Jakande Annual MemorialContinue Reading
France recognises Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara
2024-07-30
By Mufutau Ojo In a significant development in foreign relations, French President Emmanuel Macron has recognised Western Sahara within the framework of Morocco ‘s sovereignty. The Moroccan news agency, MAP, reports that Macron gave this indication in a message to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the 25thContinue Reading
New minimum wage for whole nation – Akpabio
2024-07-29
By Salif Atojoko President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on Monday said the national minimum wage was for the whole nation. Akpabio made the remark during the signing ceremony of the Minimum Wage Act (Amendment) Bill into law by President Bola Tinubu at the State House. He said theContinue Reading
FG orders crude oil sale to Dangote Refinery, others in Naira
2024-07-29
By Salif Atojoko The Federal Government has ordered NNPC Ltd. (NNPCL) to sell crude oil to Dangote and other local refineries in Naira. Mr Zacch Adedeji, Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), said this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday.Continue Reading
We need dialogue, not protests – FG
2024-07-29
By Salif Atojoko The Federal Government says Nigerian youths should embrace dialogue rather than embark on protests, which could have undesirable outcomes. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, said this while addressing State House correspondents at the end of Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday. HeContinue Reading
North-East leaders warn against protest
2024-07-28
By Angela Atabo The North-East Leaders of Thought (NELT), has appealed to youths to shelve the planned nationwide protest and give the government a chance. The Chairman of NELT, retired Maj.-Gen. IBM Haruna, made the appeal at a news conference to mark his 84th birthday on Thursday in Abuja. AccordingContinue Reading