THE African Council on Narcotics, ACON, has advised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to suspend Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley as its ambassador pending the conclusion of investigation on the death of Nigeria’s young musical icon, Ilerioluwa Oladimeni Aloba, aka MOHBAD. African Council on Narcotics …
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Mohbad: Iyabo Ojo, Others Storm Lagos Assembly, Seek Justice
NOLLYWOOD actress, Iyabo Ojo and other stars have staged a peaceful protest to the Lagos State House of Assembly, seeking justice over the death of 27-year-old musician, Ireoluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. Ojo, the Convener of the protest, told lawmakers at the assembly complex on Wednesday that the group …
Read More »Only Ethical Leadership Will Move The Country Forward – Peter Obi
Mr Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election has urged Nigeria leaders to embrace ethical leadership as a way of moving the country forward. Obi said this in Nsukka on Wednesday, during a lecturer titled,”The Ethical Leadership”. The lecture is organised by Strategic …
Read More »CCECC To Complete Abuja Light Rail In 8 Months
As VP Shettima lauds China’s commitment to Nigeria’s infrastructure development THE Chinese construction giant, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd, CCECC, on Wednesday said it is committed to complete the Abuja light rail project in eight months. The commitment is in line with the determination of President Bola Tinubu’s administration …
Read More »Ondo Assembly Commences Impeachment Process Against Deputy Gov, Lucky Aiyedatiwa
THE embattled deputy governor of Ondo state, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, may soon be impeached by the state House of Assembly over alleged gross misconduct. A reliable source said that some lawmakers have signed the impeachment notice against the deputy governor. Indication to this emerged following an emergency plenary session summoned …
Read More »Tribunal Verdict: Kano State Government Declares 24-hour Curfew
THE Kano State government has on Wednesday declared a 24-hour curfew in the state to avoid a breakdown of law and order following the ruling of the three-man election tribunal led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan-Osadebay. The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel who confirmed the curfew order …
Read More »NLC’s Proposed Strike Won’t Be In Workers’ Interest – SGF, Akume
SECRETARY to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, on Wednesday, said that the proposed strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, which is expected to commence if the government fails to attend to their demands will not be in the interest of workers. Senator Akume also added …
Read More »Majority Of People Worldwide Have Unhealthy Relationship With Work – HP Work Relationship Index Shows
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today unveiled ground-breaking findings from its first HP Work Relationship Index, a comprehensive study that explores employees’ relationships with work around the world. The study, which surveyed more than 15,600 respondents across various industries in 12 countries, reveals the world’s relationship with work is at a breaking …
Read More »Strike: Labour Unions Disagree On Shutting Down Nigeria
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has maintained that the Trade Union Congress, TUC, cannot stop its proposed nationwide strike. This is as it appears that the division between labour unions is widening as they seem not to be on the same page on the proposed strike. The NLC President, Joe …
Read More »NCC Announces Change To Fixed Lines Numbering Format
THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in keeping with its responsibilities under the enabling law, the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to manage Nigeria’s numbering resources, has announced new numbering format for fixed lines. The Commission announced that the Nigeria’s Fixed-Lines Numbering Format has changed from eight digits to 10 digits …
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