•Governor Alex Otti of Abia State The landowners in Nsulu, Isialangwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, host to the proposed Abia Airport, have rejected the acquisition of 1,025 hectares of land for the airport project, saying it would have catastrophic consequences on their communities, as the loss of the vast tract of land […...
The Kebbi government has confirmed that 26 people have died following a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The three local governments are Aliero, Gwandu and Jega. … developing story
•Tinubu All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Zamfara State, Dr. Sani Shinkafi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reevaluate political appointments from states that contributed to winning votes in the 2023 presidential election, stating that Tinubu still owes the electorate of Zamfara. According to Dr. Shinkafi, the appointments made b...
•Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer Britain’s economy picked up at the end of last year, official data showed today, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs. Gross domestic product expanded 0.1 percent in the October-December period after zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, the Office [&h...
The Oyo State House of Assembly has sought the government approval on the introduction of Paternity leave for male category of workers in the State civil service and private sector. Its approval will enhance family bond and provide additional care for the newborn, reports Nigerian Tribune. The motion to the effect was raised at the […]
•Peter Obi The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi has criticised the current administration, saying there are more “Yahoo people” in government than outside. He stated this during his keynote address at the 4th graduation ceremony of Nexford University, themed “Lead the Change; Ignite Your Future.” Obi str...
•Tinubu and Sanusi As the federal government battles to overcome multiple economic and security challenges, it will not get any help from one of the country’s most prominent traditional rulers, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi. The Emir, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, made his position and plans concerning the economy [&he...
•Prof Pat Utomi Political economist, Prof Pat Utomi, says successive governments in Nigeria have treated young people like idiots. “Governments have not been trustworthy in Nigeria, let’s be very frank,” Utomi said on Channels Television today. “It has treated young people like they are idiots, repeatedly, and this is sad because most governme...
•Brutalised NLC President Joe Ajaero in Owerri during the year Despite facing an unprecedented wave of attacks, arrests of union leaders, and government interference in 2024, the trade union movement in Nigeria has expressed strong resolute in its fight for workers’ rights. The National President of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational ...
•Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido The Emir of Kano, His Highness, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, has asked Nigerian judges especially justices of the Supreme Court to administer justice with the fear of God, and remember that they are accountable to God. He gave the advice on Saturday at a public discourse in Lagos which had […]

