Osun LG Poll: APC lawsuit is a reckless sensation – Analyst
An Osun based political cum legal analyst who is conversant with all the facts of the issues between OSSIEC and APC, Messer Ajibade Olusegun has reacted to a new development as it regards the forthcoming local government election in Osun State. While making his reaction to the lawsuit filed by APC and 19 other members […]
FG plans 5% tax on telecoms services, others
The Federal Government has proposed a five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities as part of a new bill to overhaul Nigeria’s tax framework. The bill, titled, “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria […]
I live for your legacy, Seun pays tribute to Fela Kuti
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has paid tribute to his legendary father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, marking 27 years since his passing. On Instagram, Seun reflected on Fela’s enduring influence on their lives since his 1997 death. He acknowledged the growth of Fela’s impact through his music, legacy, and mission. Seun expressed his love and loyalty to […]
State House food budget grows by 20% in three years
Budget allocations for food and catering supplies for the offices of the President, Vice-President, and State House headquarters rose by 20 per cent from 2022 to 2024. Although the allocations remained static at N702.95m for 2022 and 2023, it grew to N845.07m in 2024. While the office of the President allocated a total of N856.57m […]
LP demands release of South-East chair
The leadership of the Labour Party has demanded the release of its National Vice Chairman for the South-East, Mr Ceekay Igara, who was arrested by the police, allegedly on the orders of Abia Governor, Dr Alex Otti. The party made this demand in a statement issued by its Deputy National Chairman, Dr Ayo Olorunfemi, on […]
#EndSARS anniversary: Protest leaders demand implementation of panel reports
As Nigerian youths commemorate the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protest today, some of the activists who led the mass action have called for the full implementation of the reports submitted by various judicial panels of inquiry set up after the protests. In October 2020, thousands of youths gathered in major cities across the country […]
FG to hand over national grid to independent operators
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has said discussions are ongoing to transfer the management of the national grid to Independent System Operator in line with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2023 to engender more discipline in grid management. NERC also revealed that an explosion incident at the Jebba transmission station […]
Russia captures another village in eastern Ukraine
Russia on Saturday said it has taken the village of Zoryane in eastern Ukraine, enabling its troops to approach the industrial hub of Kurakhove. Kurakhove lies west of Donetsk city, which is already under Russian control. Russia’s defence ministry said, “The locality of Zoryane… has been liberated”. Russia has been concentrating its offensive on Kurakhove […]
Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee Rounding up- Gov’t
The state Minimum Wage Negotiation Committee set up by Governor Ademola Adeleke will soon complete its assignment for necessary approval by the State Governor, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi has disclosed. Responding to recent news reports on the nationwide implementation of the new minimum wage, the Commissioner stated that the […]
Women lawyers seek clergies involvement in combating GBV
The National President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, Mrs Amina Agbaje, has enlisted the support of religious leaders in taming the increasing violence against women and girls in Nigeria through effective strategies. Agbaje spoke in a message to the two-day annual dialogue on GBV with the theme, “Engagement, coordination and sharing of lessons […]