‘Why We Must All Give Tinubu Time to Perfect His Plans’ – Gowon

Nigeria’s former military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has urged Nigerians to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu time to fix the escalating economic crisis in the country. He said it is inappropriate to judge the Nigerian leader at this time considering the myriad of problems he has to deal with. Gowon made the […]

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Former Labour Party Youth Leader Reveals Why Abure Was Arrested

JUST IN ! Julius Abure Released from Custody, Addresses the Press (video)

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure has been released from police custody. Addressing pressmen and party supporters after he regained freedom, he said that his arrest was wrong and unjustified but he was released after several interventions. Abure was arrested on Wednesday alongside the Edo state chairman of the party, Kelly […]

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Tinubu Appoints New Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service

The Tinubu-led administration has appointed DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), with effect from March 1, 2024. A statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, released on February 21 said that DCG Nandap takes over from Mrs. Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, whose term in office expires on February 29, 2024. […]

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How Current Situation May Lead Many Nigerians Into Depression or To Become Suicidal

The hopeless situation that many Nigerians have found themselves following the sudden removal of the oil subsidy and unplanned floating of the Naira has been adjudged as unprecedented. The condition is made worse with the poor economy inherited from the Muhammadu Buhari government. It is obvious that the two policies of the present administration though […]

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Gowon Opens up About Rejecting ECOWAS Invite on Military Juntas

Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has denied rejecting an invitation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to speak on issues affecting the regional bloc. Addressing newsmen at the State House on Wednesday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Gowon explained that reports about rejecting an invitation from ECOWAS and […]

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‘Save the Pharmaceutical Industry, Crash Exchange Rate’ – Stakeholders Urge Government

Stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry have called on the federal government to promptly stabilize the exchange rate within the country to prevent the looming collapse of the sector. The group made the call during a roundtable discussion themed “The impact of the high cost of drugs on patients and the healthcare system. The pharmacist’s stand.” […]

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‘Forget 60% Increase Tuition Fees’ – Lawmakers Tell Nigerian Law School

The House of Representatives has opposed a 60% upward review of school fees announced by the Nigerian Law School. The lawmakers told the institution to suspend the plan and maintain the status quo. This resolution was reached on Wednesday following a motion moved by Obinna Ginger. Mr Ginger moved the motion on behalf of Kingsley […]

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Labour Party Reacts to Arrest of its National Chairman, Fingers Apapa

The Labour Party (LP) has expressed dismay over the arrest of its national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, by a joint team of police officers and operatives from the Department of State Security (DSS) on Wednesday in Benin, Edo State. The national publicity secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, in a statement, shortly after videos of […]

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APC Declares Edo Primary Election Inconclusive Amid Disputes

Edo Primary: APC Removes Uzodinma, Announces Replacement

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has removed the Governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma as the chairman Edo state Governorship Primary election committee. This comes after the chaotic primary election and the controversies that ensued after 3 aspirants emerged as Candidates in the just-concluded primaries supervised by Uzodinma. In an amended list released by […]

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Senate Rejects Planned Increase in Electricity Tariffs

The uNigerian Senate has asked the Tinubu-led Federal government to suspend plans of increasing electricity tariff by withdrawing subsidy. The lawmakers have also resolved to probe a failed agreement that would have seen local manufacturers produce Prepaid Meters that would have been distributed nationwide to improve electricity usage. These resolutions, reached during Wednesday’s plenary, were […]

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