SOURCES: Wike, El-rufai, Oyetola Nominated as Tinubu Submits Ministerial List to Senate There are strong indications that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally submitted the list of his ministerial nominees to the Senate. The list according to sources is filled with former governors, technocrats and some known associates of the President. Former governors David Umahi (Ebonyi), Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Mohammed Badaru (Jigawa), Nasir El-rufai (Kaduna), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun) and Ben Ayade (Cross River) were said to have made the list. Others on the list include Tokunbo Abiru, David Edevbie, Betta Edu, Ali Pate, Wale Edun, Lateef Fagbemi…
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‘Your Planned Strike is iIlegal’ -FG tackles Labour The Federal Government has informed the Nigeria Labour Congress that it is constitutionally prohibited from going on the planned statewide strike in protest of the country’s high cost of living and the increase in the price of petrol. The NLC reportedly gave the government a seven-day deadline to change all of its alleged anti-poor and insensitive policies, or face a widespread strike, on Wednesday The Meridian Spy reports. However, in response to the threat, the Ministry of Justice’s Permanent Secretary, B.E. Jedy-Agba, stated in a statement on Wednesday that the union was…
Stakeholders have said the bunkering activities in Nigeria cost the country almost N200 billion per month. Stakeholders underlined the importance of the country building capacity in bunkering while on a chat with newsmen in Lagos on Monday. A ship chandler is a retailer who sells ship supplies or equipment. Oil theft and bunkering are not synonymous, according to Dr Martin Enebeli, President of Nigeria’s Licenced Ship Chandlers Association. According to the President of Nigeria’s Licensed Ship Chandlers Association, Dr Martin Enebeli, it is wrong to equate oil theft to bunkering. He claimed that some security agencies had failed to understand…
Nigeria Customs Gets Presidential Approval to Decongest Port Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on Tuesday, 25th July 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. According to Customs Boss, Lagos is strategic in the operations of the service as it controls 70 to 75 percent of the service’s total revenue collection. He assured the Governor of the Services’ commitment to operate within the framework of the law and supported his drive to make Lagos a mega city. He said, “We followed your attempt; you made serious efforts to make Lagos a smart…
Information filtering in from the Republic of Niger indicates some unpleasant developments around the country’s highest political leadership. It should be quite clear to all players in the Republic of Niger that the leadership of the ECOWAS Region and all lovers of democracy around the world will not tolerate any situation that incapacitates the democratically-elected government of the country. The ECOWAS leadership will not accept any action that impedes the smooth functioning of legitimate authority in Niger or any part of West Africa. I wish to say that we are closely monitoring the situation and developments in Niger and…
Tinubu’s Subsidy Removal and the Albatross Hunting Nigerians, by Rayyan Alhassa Fuel subsidy removal by the present administration of President Bola Tinubu has come with a thunderous alarm. Although the intention may be good, pure and sincere, and in fact it is even noble but the reality now is that it is severely haunting everyone. Both the haves and haves-not are wailing. It is dealing a fatal knockout punch on teeming citizens, whose lives have since been made miserable and wretched. The Nigerian economy had almost strangulated them. But it appears that the ‘ill-conceived’ idea to abruptly end the payment…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has again issued the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived ‘anti-poor’ policies, including the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, or face an indefinite nationwide strike from August 2. The NLC has directed all its affiliates and state councils to immediately begin mobilisation of workers and other Nigerians, including civil society allies, for a long-lasting strike and mass protests should the government fail to meet its demands. POLITICS DIGEST gathered that this was one of the decisions reached at NLC’s Central Working Committee, CWC, meeting held Tuesday, July 25,…
Following the traders’ violent protests at the Ogbete Main Market in Enugu State, at least two people have died. The merchants protested the shutting of their stores on Wednesday morning by taking to the streets in response to the state government’s edict outlawing the Monday sit-at-home. However, the demonstration turned violent. The police and the administration both claim that an inquiry is proceeding to find out who started the mayhem. The protest came barely 48 hours after the state government sealed off some shops in Ogbete Main Market for non-compliance with its directive banning the sit-at-home order by the…
By Kabir Abdulsalam The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) recently unveiled its much-anticipated Citizens Summit Report tagged, ‘Reboot Nigeria 2.0’, in a landmark occasion that represented a significant a step towards constructive nation-building. The report, an outcome of well-research and candid public engagement, aims to address the pressing challenges facing Nigeria, while providing a platform for citizens to voice their concerns and actively participate in shaping the nation’s future. Presenting the highlights of the report was Prof. Emmanuel Samu Dandaura, whose thought-provoking insights underscored the urgency of taking actionable steps based on the report’s findings. The ‘Reboot Nigeria…
Mali has removed French as its official language, following a landmark vote. The language has been the West African country’s official language since 1960. Following a referendum in June, an overwhelming 97% of voters voted for French to no longer be an official language. However, the language will still be a working language from now on. The other 13 national languages spoken in the country, will receive official language status Mali has about 70 other local languages spoken in the country. Some of these languages, including Bambara, Bobo, Dogon and Minianka, were granted national language status under a 1982 According…
Although access was sealed off both to Bazoum’s official home and offices, there was no abnormal military deployment or sounds of gunfire in the area. Members of Niger’s Elite Presidential Guard has sealed off the residence and offices of President Mohamed Bazoum. The landlocked West African state is one of the most unstable nations in the world, experiencing four coups since independence from France in 1960 as well as numerous other attempts on power. “It’s a fit of temper by the Presidential Guard but talks are underway with the president. “The president is fine, he’s safe and sound. He…
Atiku Abubakar’s mansion in Yola’s Dougirei neighbourhood, the capital of Adamawa State, has increased security. The Medirian Spy had reported that the police detained four people on Sunday who they believed to be Boko Haram members and who were reportedly plotting an attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate’s home. The suburb was serene and devoid of any signs of anxiety when our reporter visited on Tuesday as corner stores opened and locals went about their daily lives. When Daily Trust visited the neighbourhood on Tuesday, people looked calm and showed no sign of fear as corner…