A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku, has said that the current constitution and governance system of Nigeria cannot address the economic situation and other challenges facing the country. Anyaoku listed poverty, insecurity, infrastructural breakdown, among others as some of the “serious challenges” in the country that the constitution has failed to tackle. He … Read more
VICE President Kashim Shettima on Saturday visited immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. Shettima met with Buhari in company of the Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Budget, Senator Rochas Okorocha, and other dignitaries. The Vice President was received by the Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport in … Read more
THE Federal Government stated on Saturday that train services from Port Harcourt to Aba will start operating by the end of March. The Port Harcourt-Aba rail project is a segment of the extensive Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railroad initiative introduced by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Trojan News reports that after leading a delegation to test-run the reconstructed … Read more
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri THE North East Development Commission ( NEDC ) in collaboration with the Yola Electric Distribution Company ( YEDC ) and the Mainstream Energy Solution as implementing partner has organised a befitting graduation ceremony to 60 Youths after completion of their eight weeks skill training on Electrical Technicians ( linesmen ) from … Read more
THE National leadership of Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG has condemned, in strong term, the torture, inhuman and degrading treatment meted out to two of its members in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Sunday, February 25, 2024 by overzealous men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). In a statement, PTD … Read more
In a bold and critical move, a former member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has leveled serious accusations against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, likening his governance style to that of a “military dictator.” Lukman, who served as the national vice chairman (North West) of the APC, expressed his … Read more
IN the dynamic landscape of Edo State politics, where alliances are crucial and unity is paramount, Barrister Osarodion Ogie stands out as a beacon of hope and a bridge across party lines. As the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gears up for the forthcoming gubernatorial election on September 21st, 2024, Ogie emerges as the undisputed choice … Read more
NIGERIA is poised to roll out the Expatriates Employment Levy, a move expected to not only generate revenue but also promote local employment opportunities and skill development. President Tinubu [in black attire] in the middle during the launch of EEL handbook at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The levy, scheduled … Read more
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has described the purported probe of former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) Mr Dhikrullah Hassan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as fake news. Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director, MURIC, stated this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. “An online media house on Monday, … Read more
NLC President, Joe Ajaero The Nigeria Labour Congress has said it was not after the job of President Bola Tinubu. The NLC said this following President Tinubu’s statement in Lagos State on Thursday as he undertook a train ride. Tinubu, who inaugurated the 37km Red Line rail project of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration, said … Read more