Organised labour in Nigeria, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), is strongly condemning President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. They’re demanding an immediate reversal of this decision, which they deem unconstitutional. The labour unions argue that this move will have severe…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation today in a nationwide broadcast on the situation in Rivers State. The NTA and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria will transmit the broadcast at 7 pm. By this information, all TV and radio stations are requested to link up with the broadcast. Bayo OnanugaSpecial Adviser to the…
President Bola Tinubu has made several key appointments to establish the leadership team of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has been appointed as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council. Other notable appointments include:- Vice Chancellor: Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas- Registrar:…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has distanced himself from the ongoing investigation into his Personal Assistant, Andrew Torhile Uchi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Uchi is currently in EFCC custody over allegations of corruption, bribery, and money laundering involving approximately N10billion. Reports suggest that Uchi allegedly…
Elder state man Ambassador Yahaya Kwande has emerged as the new LONGKWO, the Paramount Ruler Of KWO Chiefdom In Quanpan Local Government Area of Plateau State. The former Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland was declared the new LONGKWO after securing three votes from the five kingmakers, defeating his closest and only rival, Herbert Isa, who received…
