Former Governor of Kano State and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed concerns over the lingering power outage in Nigeria. The politician said it was about time for the government to look into alternative options for power sources in the country. Kwankwaso said this in reaction to the power outage in the country, especially in northern Nigeria. It is worth noting that the outage has already lasted eight days, subjecting businesses to loss and crippling essential services. In a post…
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Obasanjo Sees Himself As The Only Saviour For Nigeria – Presidency
The Presidency has reacted to former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent interview with News Central Television, which has been trending on social media in the past week. It is important to highlight that during the interview, former President Obasanjo made a subtle reference to the current administration, suggesting that Nigeria has a President who entered office without a clear plan. On Monday, Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant for Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, remarked that Obasanjo seems to view himself as the exclusive saviour appointed by God for…
Shettima’s Life Not Safe – Borno Speaker Demands New Aircraft For Nigeria’s VP
The Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has asserted that the safety of Nigeria’s Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, is jeopardized due to the “defective” presidential aircraft he utilizes. Recall that Shettima was compelled to cancel his attendance at the Commonwealth Summit in Samoa after an incident occurred at an airport in New York, United States. The Presidency has confirmed that a “foreign object” struck his plane during a layover at JFK Airport in New York. Several components of the aircraft, including the cockpit windscreen, sustained damage as…
NASU, SSANU To Begin Indefinite Strike Monday
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) representing non-teaching staff unions in universities, which includes the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has announced that its members will initiate a nationwide indefinite strike starting Monday due to the non-payment of four months’ withheld salaries. The strike is set to begin on the evening of September 27, 2024, as stated by the leaders of both unions. In a circular addressed to all branch chairpersons of NASU and SSANU at universities and…
JOHESU Commences Warning Strike
Members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) have initiated a seven-day warning strike that commenced at midnight on Friday. This decision follows a fifteen-day notice provided to the Federal Government, reflecting significant concerns regarding various unresolved matters impacting their members throughout the country. Kabiru Minjibir, the national chairman of JOHESU, outlined the union’s requests during a press conference in Abuja. The union is advocating for substantial modifications to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure, similar to the adjustments made to the Consolidated Medical Salary…
Political Party Reacts As Tinubu Appoints Bianca Ojukwu As Minister
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has reacted to the recent appointment of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs by President Bola Tinubu. Recall that Tinubu, during the week, dismissed some of his ministers and appointed others to reshuffle his cabinet. The Ministerial appointees, however, are subject to screening and confirmation by the Senate in the coming week. Reacting to the development, APGA said Ojukwu’s appointment represents a bold and commendable decision by President Bola Tinubu. APGA factional National Chairman Sly Ezeokenwa expressed his pride in…
‘I Left Behind $70 Billion While Leaving Office’ – Obasanjo Reacts To Nigeria’s Staggering Debt
Nigeria’s former military and civilian ruler, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has criticized the country’s mounting debt burden under successive governments despite his tenure leaving behind fortunes. Obasanjo, who served as the President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, mentioned that his administration left behind approximately $70 billion which included a $45 billion reserve and $25 billion earmarked for an “excess crude” account. In a private conversation with Kayode Akintemi of News Central Television on Thursday, Obasanjo expressed his regret over the lacklustre leadership in the country. He noted that his administration…
Tinubu Issues Fresh Order To Ministers, Heads Of Agencies In Move To Cut Cost Of Governance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has imposed a limit on Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies of the Federal Government, allowing them a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced this decision on Thursday, stating, “No additional vehicles will be assigned to them for movement.” This initiative is part of the Federal Government’s strategy to reduce governance costs in light of current economic conditions. In January, Tinubu had already instructed that the number of officials…
Court Fixes New Date For Arraignment In Suit Involving Ex-Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello, EFCC
Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has scheduled a new date for the arraignment of the defendants, including the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, for November 14. This decision follows the issuance of a summons by the Court regarding the 16-count charges filed against Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), requested the adjournment and noted that during the previous session, the court had ordered a public summons for the first defendant, Bello, to…
FG Clears Air On Scrapping Niger Delta Ministry
President Bola Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet yesterday, which has attracted a barrage of reactions across boards. A significant point of contention is the perceived “abolition” of the Niger Delta Ministry. However, the Federal Government has clarified that the Ministry has not been abolished but rather renamed. Reacting earlier, an elder statesman and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, expressed that the people of the Niger Delta would not accept this change. He called on President Tinubu to provide an explanation to the Niger Delta community regarding the ministry’s rebranding. Additionally, Chief Clark…