The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies or face an indefinite nationwide strike from August 2.   These policies include the recent hike in the pump price of petrol. This is as NLC directed all its affiliates and …

The Presidency says federal universities in the country remain tuition-free. Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake, in a statement on Wednesday, said some universities only recently announced “discretionary charges” for hostel accommodation, registration, laboratory, amongst others. They are not tuition fees,” he emphasised.   “For avoidance of doubts, federal universities in Nigeria …

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has pledged to continue to work with the Nigerian Navy to sustain his administration’s security efforts. Governor Soludo gave the assurance when he received a delegation of the Nigerian Navy led by Rear Admiral Umar S.A. Chugali, Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command.   …

Kaduna State House of Assembly has suspended three Local Government Chairmen over alleged financial mismanagement while two Local Government Chairmen were found guilty of not adhering to the ethics of their office. The committee of the house found the suspended chairmen guilty of awarding contracts without adhering to due process, …

A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged President Bola Tinubu to curb the excesses of the Department of State Services, DSS Fayose said operatives of the DSS involved in the fight with their counterpart from the Nigeria Correctional Services after the arraignment of former Governor of the …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), which measures interest rate, from 18.5% to 18.75%. The acting CBN Governor, Folashodun Shonubi, made this known while addressing newsmen after the apex bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.   …

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has honoured the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, with an award for his outstanding performance in promoting fiscal transparency in governance. According to the citation heralding the award, ICAN expressed satisfaction with the contribution of the governor in running an efficient government …

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), has declared a total and indefinite strike action over the failure of the government to meet the demands of its members. NARD president, Dr Emeka Orji who disclosed this yesterday noted that the strike would commence on Wednesday Morning, July 26, 2023.   …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Yola to dismiss the petition filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate Dr. Umar Ardo against the victory of Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, and others. The incumbent governor, Fintiri, who won the 2023 governorship …

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and his officers to immediately vacate the premises of popular Foreshore Towers in Ikoyi, Lagos. In a ruling issued by Justice Daniel Osiagor, the court frowned at the “flagrant disobedience of its order to maintain status quo …