SSANU, NASU berate minister over half pay promise
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have expressed a lack of faith in the Federal Government. This sentiment arose following an interview by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Channels…
We’ll partner FG to provide housing for Rivers people – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has pledged to collaborate closely with the Federal Government to tackle the housing challenges faced by low-income earners in the state. This partnership aims to alleviate the housing pressure experienced by citizens, impacting both…
Tinubu, Buhari, govs mourn as ex-minister Onu dies at 73
President Bola Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and other prominent Nigerians have expressed sorrow over the passing of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, and the first civilian governor of Abia State. Dr. Onu, who served…
Ajaero not working for APC, says NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed the allegations made on Tuesday by the Labour Party leadership, accusing its President, Joe Ajaero, of colluding with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to undermine the Labour Party’s stability. Obiora Ifoh,…
Majority Leader assures Tinubu of N’Assembly’s support on economy
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the Majority Leader of the Senate representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, commended President Bola Tinubu’s economic strategies aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s economy. In his Eid el-Fitri goodwill message to Muslims, Bamidele lauded the sustained implementation of pro-people…
Govt shuts Dosunmu market, Sanwo-Olu hints at building demolition
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has pledged to demolish more buildings to facilitate the thorough cleanup of the Dosunmu market. Sanwo-Olu made this declaration on Thursday during his visit to the market, which was ravaged by fire on Tuesday….
‘N4bn Per Kilometre’, Umahi Reveals Cost Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, says every kilometre of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project under construction costs N4 billion. Umahi made this known while reacting to the claim made by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in…
Nigeria’s former Science and Tech Minister dies at 72
A former Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu is dead. The first civilian governor of Abia State died after a brief illness in an undisclosed hospital in Nigeria. Onu, it could be recalled was among aspirants that sought…
17 killed, 41 injured in Pakistan truck crash
Officials reported that at least 17 religious pilgrims lost their lives and 41 sustained injuries in a crash while traveling to a shrine in southwestern Pakistan, according to statements made on Thursday. The accident occurred around 10 pm on Wednesday…
Abducted Rivers gov candidate regains freedom
The Rivers State governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement in the 2023 general election, Sobomabo Jackrich, who was abducted from his residence in the Usokun community in the Degema Local Government Area of the state, has been freed. Gunmen…