The Labour Party convened a high-level National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, amidst ongoing tensions surrounding the party’s leadership crisis. The gathering, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, was presided over by former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman, who currently chairs the party’s Caretaker Committee. Among the notable figures present were the party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, his running mate Datti Baba-Ahmed, and the Governor…

As part of efforts to develop solutions to protect customers’ rights, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a 12-month window for subscribers to reclaim unused airtime on deactivated lines. The NCC announced the proposal, titled ‘Draft Guidance on Unutilised and Unclaimed Recharges,’ during a virtual stakeholder engagement forum in Abuja on Tuesday, April 8. The NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), Dr Aminu Maida, said the initiative is…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party during the 2023 general election, has expressed deep concern over the worsening economic situation in Nigeria, warning that the country is on the brink of collapse. Obi made these comments during his address to party members at the ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. In his speech, Obi underscored the severity of the nation’s challenges, pointing to…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has begun efforts to ensure that Nigerians detained in police stations across the country receive prompt legal assistance and that their families are quickly informed of their whereabouts. Speaking at a recent event in Kano, Falana revealed that he has initiated discussions with the Attorney General of the Federation to establish legal aid desks in all police stations across the country. The announcement…

Bode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC). He accused the party of being devoid of genuine political organisation and dominated by a single individual’s influence. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Wednesday, the elder statesman questioned the sustainability of the ruling party’s model, especially with growing talks around the possible emergence of a…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Sweden in the areas of information technology, cybersecurity, and infrastructure development for the benefit of Lagos residents. The governor made this known yesterday during a courtesy visit by Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Alice Désirée of Sweden and Duchess of Västergötland, to the Lagos House, Marina. Governor Sanwo-Olu was represented at the event by his…

Niger’s military government has formally trashed French and adopted Hausa as the nation’s new national language which is already the most spoken language across the country, particularly in the Zinder, Maradi and Tahoua regions. This was made known in a special edition of the government’s new charter which was released on March 31. “The national language is Hausa and the working languages are English and French,” the document partly reads.…

The Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has said that ongoing efforts by the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to confront the challenges of the federal system were the only path to sustainable development. Shettima, who spoke during the 7th edition of Annual Leadership Conference and Awards, held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, said, ”This administration, under the leadership of Tinubu is confronting these challenges directly. ”We have chosen the…

The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has demanded the immediate release of three journalists detained and forcibly conscripted into the armed forces in Burkina Faso. In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, CAJ President, Christopher Isiguzo, said the journalists include Guezouma Sanogo, President of the Association of Burkinabe Journalists (AJB); his deputy, Boukari Ouoba, and Luc Pagbelguem, a reporter in a private TV station, BFI. According to reports,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the construction of Phase 1 of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Kaduna State. During the launch yesterday, he described the initiative as a “presidential priority project” aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector and generating sustainable employment nationwide. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony at Daki-Takwas, along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway in Chikun Local Government Area, Shettima highlighted the project’s potential to tackle longstanding challenges in…

The Labour Party (LP) has condemned what it described as a ‘threat to attack’ its offices nationwide, allegedly issued by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party accused Ajaero of blackmailing both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies. The party noted that while it would have ordinarily ignored such a…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the immediate dissolution of the management board of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA). He relieved the Chairman, Dele Ologun, and other board members of their duties, and directed them to hand over all government property in their possession to the agency’s accounting officer. Aiyedatiwa in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan said the move was to reposition Sunshine Stars…