The national body of the Standup for Women Society frowns at the federal. government”a delay to slash the cost of consumable and non-consumable things in the market. The group through her National Public Relations Officer, Lib. Billie Nwogu stated in a statement signed by the international President, Barrister Deborah Ijadele-Adetona, and released to Journalists that […]
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned nationwide protest. In a letter directed to the NLC’s legal representative, Femi Falana, the AGF reminded the union of an existing court order prohibiting it from initiating any industrial action. The AGF […]
The swearing-in ceremony for the 11 Supreme Court Justices, whose appointments were confirmed by the Senate on December 21, 2023, is scheduled to be officiated by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Dr Festus Akande, the spokesperson for the Supreme Court, confirmed the event, announcing that it will take place on Monday in […]
Kogi state Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has been praised for his commitment to the welfare of the people of the state. State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon Monday A Anyebe gave the commendation shortly after the successful distribution of the palliative at Okpo in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the State. Hon. […]
BY ABIGAIL AYINDERO-OYENIBI The CMD Reference Hospital, Okene, Professor Solomon Avidime says the establishment of the institution is aimed at providing improved healthcare service to the people of Kogi state and Nigeria in general. Prof Avidime made the remark when the Management of an online Television Station paid him a visit in his Office in […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has insisted that it is not the responsibility of consumers to pay for assets in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, NESI. NERC Commissioner, Consumer Affairs, Aisha Mahmud who stated this at the ongoing seminar for Judges, said it is against the Commission’s regulation for consumers to pay for assets. […]
The Federal Government said it has reviewed the commitments made with organised labour in the agreement signed on October 2, 2023. This was contained in a statement signed by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, on Wednesday. The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress had on February 8 issued a […]
The Senate has confirmed 17 persons for appointment as Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) out of 19 nominated by President Bola Tinubu. Their confirmation followed the adoption of the screening report of the Committee on National Identity Card and Population at the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday. The report was presented by […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted delay of 2024 rains onset in some parts of the country, especially the North Central states of the country. This is contained in 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction, SCP, documents by NiMet presented to the public in Abuja by Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. […]
The Department of State Services, DSS, says it has been notified of the February 27th and 28th planned protest by Organized Labour in some parts of he country over economic issues. This was made known by the DSS in a statement which the service acknowledged the right of the labour movement to protest peacefully but […]