Organised Labour Threatens Action In Rivers State Is Not Reversed
The Rivers State Organised Labour are threatening to embark on strategic union actions that may disrupt national economic activities if their demands are not met within a reasonable timeframe. The threat comes on the heels of the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which the labour union, in a statement yesterday, […]
INEC Says Petition For Senator Natasha’s Recall Does Not Meet Requirement
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from a case involving suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying he could no longer handle the matter after Senate President Godswill Akpabio wrote a petition questioning his impartiality. When the court clerk called the case up yesterday, Justice Egwuatu ruled that he […]
JAMB reschedules 2025 mock UTME to April 10
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from April 5 to April 10. According to a weekly bulletin of the board available yesterday, the adjustment aimed to ensure all necessary preparations were completed, incorporating a variety of innovations and enhancements designed to […]
FG launches NIYA to Empower Youths for Global Self-sustenance
President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy, aimed at empowering and supporting youth development in the country. Represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima at the launch, which held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, President Tinubu said the Academy will focus on three key areas, namely education […]
Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces $15 Million Grant for 3,000 African Entrepreneurs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a $15 million grant to support 3,000 budding entrepreneurs from 52 African countries. TEF Founder, Mr Tony Elumelu, made this known in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2025 cohort of the foundation’s Entrepreneurship Programme, said each beneficiary would receive a $5,000 seed grant to kick-start their businesses. […]
Police IG Cautions Officers Against Unlawful Arrest, Prolonged and Illegal Detention
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has charged personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to respect the fundamental rights of suspects. In a statement yesterday by the Force Public Relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, warned officers against unlawful arrests and illegal detention of suspects for prolonged periods, insisting that adherence to legally stipulated detention […]
NYSC Assures N77,000 Allowance Payment in March
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates were eligible and will now be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This development, Alausa said, marked a major breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC programme. Alausa however emphasised that […]
Senate Unanimously Approve State of Emergency on Rivers State
Both the Senate and House of Representatives have unanimously approved the State of Emergency declared on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Announcing the decision, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio said the Senate had exercised its powers under section 305(2) of the constitution to approve the President’s proclamation. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Upper […]
President Tinubu Directs Investigation Into Tanker Explosion In Karu, Sympathises With Victims
President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night. The President condoled with family members who lost loved ones in the inferno, which happened at the peak hour. According to a statement by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu […]
President Tinubu Swears in Ibas as Rivers State Sole Administrator
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State. Addressing State House Correspondents after his swearing in yesterday, Ibas promised to work with all stakeholders to maintain law and order in Rivers state. This comes less than 24 hours after President Tinubu declared a state of […]