Government

The U.S. Supreme Court handed a major victory for the Biden administration, on Wednesday, throwing out a lower court ruling that had placed major restrictions on the ability of government officials to communicate with social media companies about their content moderation policies. While the court’s ruling was procedural, it was …

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has resolved to reconsider its decision to cripple activities across university campuses nationwide over some pending issues with the Federal Government. ASUU took the decision after a marathon meeting with government officials led by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir …

President Bola Tinubu will discuss the new national minimum wage with state governors at the 142nd meeting of the National Economic Council at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. The President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, said plans for the unusual appearance when he spoke in Kano while leading …

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services has said plans are underway to install a centralised generator in the Lagos Island market to curb incessant market fire. This is as the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in preventing fire disasters. Speaking at the Lagos …

UYO – AHEAD of forthcoming People Democratic Party (PDP) congresses and Local Government (LG) elections in Akwa Ibom state, Governor Umo Eno has directed party stakeholders to embrace affirmative action to ensure fair representation of women in the race for available elective seats. Governor Eno expressed the concern yesterday at …

The Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic from Alfred Rewane and Osborne roads in the Ikoyi area of the state for four weeks. The government will divert the traffic through the Osborne Foreshore Estate axis from June 26 to July 27, 2024. Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation …

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended pilgrims from the State, who successfully completed this year’s Hajj for making the Gateway state proud, describing them as worthy ambassadors. The first batch of the State’s 934 pilgrims to this year’s annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia started arriving today, while …

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC national transition committee, on Tuesday, stormed the headquarters of the Labour Party in Abuja, demanding the immediate resignation of the National Chairman, Julius Abure. The acting Chairman of the transition committee, Aduwaheed Omar, led members of the labour union to the secretariat, chanting …