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Better Minimum Wage Coming, Governors Assure Labour
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has assured Nigerians and the organised labour that better minimum wage will result from ongoing negotiations. The governors had previously rejected the Federal Government’s proposal of N62,000, stating that some states […]

Ayo Adebanjo Claims LG Autonomy Judgment is a Threat to Democracy
The pan-Yoruba socio-political association, Afenifere, has condemned the judgment of the Supreme Court which granted total financial autonomy to the local governments in Nigeria. The Supreme Court on Thursday declared it unconstitutional for state governors […]

Tinubu May Reshuffle Cabinet, Create New Ministry
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded plans for a shake-up of his cabinet soon, which will include the appointment of new ministers and the creation of a new ministry, Daily Trust gathered. The new ministry […]

Tinubu Will Restore Citizens’ Confidence In Government – Lawmaker
Rep. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has urged Nigerians not to protest against the government of President Bola Tinubu. Agbese added that the president will restore their confidence in his […]

Governor Zulum Distributes Trucks Of Rice To Borno Residents
Borno state government has distributed the twenty truckloads of rice procured by the federal government as part of efforts to ameliorate hardship occasioned by the rise in prices of food items and other basic amenities. […]

Onanuga, O’tega Criticse Aisha Yesufu Over False Claims On Tinubu And Ramaphosa
Activist, Aisha Yesufu’s recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu have sparked a heated exchange on social media, with the presidency issuing a robust response. The controversy erupted when Yesufu alleged on Twitter that Tinubu had […]

Ekiti Rejoice as FG and EKSG Sign MOU Converting State Specialist Hospital to Federal Ownership
Ikole Ekiti went agog on Friday as the Federal Government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ekiti State Government to convert and upgrade the Ikole Ekiti Specialist hospital into a Federal Medical […]

Tinubu Not Nigeria’s Messia, Will Struggle For Second Term – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Saturday, warned that President Bola Tinubu is not the messiah Nigeria needs. Primate Ayodele said Tinubu only came to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy but nothing […]

I Intend To Keep Quiet About Tinubu’s Administration For Now – Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has said he intends to keep quiet for now about the performance of the Bola Tinubu’s administration. Soyinka said this while responding to questions in an interview session by a […]

Toyin Abraham Reportedly Arrests Social Media User Who Wished Her Son Death
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has reportedly arrested an X user who wished her son death. The actress, who is facing intense criticism online following her support for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general election, had […]

President Misinformed You, No Agreement On New Minimum Wage Yet – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reacted to the Democracy Day Speech by the President, Bola Tinubu, where he gave assurance of a new minimum wage for the workforce, saying he failed to give them […]

Suspended Ex-Lagos PDP Chairman, Segun Adewale Dumps Party For APC
A Peoples Democratic Party chieftain and former Chairman of the party in Lagos State, Segun Adewale, says he is dumping his party to join the All Progressives Congress. Adewale, popularly known as Aeroland, said this […]

Tinubu Can’t Blame Buhari, He Promised To Build On His Policies – Galadima
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has said Nigerians should not complain of the hardship in the land after shunning his advice and voting for President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress […]

They Want To Burn The Country Down – Dada Olusegun Raises Alarm Over Protest
The Nigerian Presidency has raised a fresh alarm over alleged plots to destabilize the country, warning of “forces of evil” bent on causing chaos and destruction. In a statement on social media, Dada Olusegun, Special […]

‘Make it a routine if you are proud of it’ – Netizens react as Tinubu laughs off the Eagle Square stumble
At the banquet dinner tonight, President Tinubu spoke about the stumble that happened this morning. He said “ I did my Dobale this morning as a Yoruba boy for Democracy Day”. Baba is even joking […]

SGF, Ministers To Hold Emergency Meeting Today
The Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday (today) morning in response to a planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. This comes after President Bola Tinubu pleaded with the organisers to shelve […]

PHOTOS: Protesters Hold Sunday Service In Street Of Jos Despite Presidential Address
On August 4, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the nation in response to the ongoing nationwide protests tagged “End Bad Governance in Nigeria.” In his speech, the president acknowledged the grievances of the Nigerian […]

Why I Intervened In National Minimum Wage Negotiations — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday explained why he had to intervene in the negotiations for the new national minimum wage. He said he considered the economic challenges faced by many Nigerians and the urgent need […]

No One In Tinubu’s Govt Can Stop Nigerians From Gathering For Protests – Ngelale
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has said that no one has the power or command to stop Nigerians from carrying out the planned nationwide #EndBadGovernanceainNigeria protest. Ngelale, who […]

Angry Youth Pulls Down Tinubu’s Billboard In Yobe
Some angry youths in Damaturu, Yobe State capital, have destroyed billboards erected to welcome President Bola Tinubu to the state for the launch of the… Some angry youths in Damaturu, Yobe State capital, have destroyed […]

Tinubu Vows Dialogue with Withdrawn Members Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger in ECOWAS Address at AU Meeting
ECOWAS Chairman Tinubu presents a comprehensive report at the AU meeting, highlighting progress in security, economics, and social development. Challenges including member withdrawals addressed. Tinubu emphasizes dialogue with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Plans announced […]

Change Your Rent-Seeking Mindset – Tinubu Tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has said it is vital for Nigerians to have a change of value system for the nation to make progress. The President said this in Lagos when he received a delegation from […]

Tinubu And 10 Other World Leaders Who Fell During Public Ceremonies
Social media was sent into a frenzy on Wednesday after President Bola Tinubu, slipped while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. The President, however, quickly regained his balance […]

BREAKING: Tinubu Approves ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, To Review Wages Every Three Years
President Bola Tinubu has approved N70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers with promise to review the national minimum wage law every three years. President Tinubu also promised to find ways to assist the private sector […]

Vice President Shettima Hails Ekiti First Lady’s Empowerment Initiatives (Photos)
Vice President Shettima hails Ekiti First Lady’s Empowerment Initiatives. ….Lifts Adire Ekiti Hub with N5million The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Thursday paid a visit to the Adire Ekiti Hub as part of his […]

First Lady Unveils Vegetable Garden At State House (Picture)
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged women to take the lead in the food security campaign, emphasising the importance of individual contributions to addressing food insufficiency. Unveiling her own vegetable garden at the State House […]

Health Minister Commissions Maternity Ward Built By Governor Oyebanji (Photos)
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa on Friday commissioned a state-of-the-art maternity ward built by Ekiti state Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his siblings in memory of their late mother Mrs Esther Bosede […]

Supreme Court Verdict: Panic In States As 437 LGs Risk Zero Allocation This Month
A panic button about the funds for the running of local governments appeared to have been pressed in no fewer than 437 local governments areas spread across 19 states of the federation, following the imminent suspension […]

‘Our Version Of National Anthem Authentic’ – National Orientation Agency DG
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has insisted that its version of the new national anthem released last week was the correct one. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, said this in a statement issued on […]

LG Autonomy: Supreme Court Has Lifted a Burden from Us – Governors Forum
Governors from the 36 States of the Federation under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors Forum have scheduled a crucial meeting next week to review the judgment of the Supreme Court that granted autonomy to […]

FG Adds 17 New Oil Blocks To 2024 Bidding
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, announced the addition of 17 deep offshore oil blocks to the 2024 Licensing Round for oil fields in Nigeria. Recall that some deep offshore blocks were recently put on offer for […]

Wike To Approach Tinubu Over Calls For Youth Secretariat
Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has promised to approach President Bola Tinubu over calls for the creation of Youth Secretariat in the FCT Administration (FCTA). Wike made the promise at […]

Tinubu’s Government Worst In Anti-Labour Policies – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilọrin chapter, on Tuesday described the President Bola Tinubu-led administration as the worst in anti-labour policies. The union disclosed this while addressing newsmen shortly after a […]

APC Member To Tinubu: Act Now, We Can’t Afford Nationwide Unrest Over Hardship
Oluyemisi Ayinde, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state, says President Bola Tinubu should act fast to address the economic hardship in the country to avoid the kind of protests witnessed […]

Tinubu Appoints John Obafunwa NIMR Boss
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor John Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, with effect from July 24, 2024. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, […]

FG To Commission 30,000 CNG-Powered Vehicles In 90 Days
The Nigerian government said the era of buying Premium Motor Spirit, known as fuel between N750 to N1000 per liter, is over as it will commission 30,000 Compressed Natural Gas powered vehicles in the next […]

Tinubu Rules Out Return Of Fuel Subsidy, Says Decision Painful But Necessary
Contrary to the demands of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protesters, President Bola Tinubu has ruled out the return of fuel subsidy. The President in a Nationwide broadcast to Nigerians on Sunday morning, disclosed that even though […]

FEC Orders NNPC To Sell Crude Oil To Dangote, Other Refineries In Naira
President Tinubu offers lifeline to Dangote Refinery, NNPC to sell crude to it in Naira. To ensure the stability of the pump price of refined fuel and the dollar-Naira exchange rate, the Federal Executive Council […]

Tinubu Orders Ministers To Source Funds For Trans-Sahara Superhighway
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the take-off of the construction of the Trans-Sahara trade route, it emerged on Wednesday. According to him, the superhighway conceived in 1956 but abandoned holds a huge economic potential […]

Food Prices To Crash In 180 Days – Agriculture Minister, Abubakar Kyari
AS Nigerians hit the streets to protest hunger, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, Wednesday, disclosed that in 180 days food prices will crash. Kyari stated this on his social media handle, […]