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IPC Expresses Worry Over FG’s Threat To Sanction BBC, Trust TV

Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, has expressed worry over the threat by the federal government to sanction the BBC and Trust TV, owned by the Media Trust Limited, theRead More

Across Nigeria, NLC Protests ASUU’s Continued Strike Action

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
Gives govt ultimatum as Falana leads demonstration, governors identify with labour The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), yesterday, led a nationwide protest against the continued closure of public institutions in theRead More

PDP Asks FG To Recall, Investigate Ex-Army Chief, Buratai Under Fire For Stealing Of Arms Funds, Corruption

The former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt General Yusuf Tukur Buratai
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the recent allegations levelled against the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai (Rtd). Flavision hadRead More

EU, INEC Organise Musical Concert To Sensitise Voters

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
The European Union (EU) has partnered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other key stakeholders to organise musical concerts tagged Youth Vote Count 2.0 to create voting awareness. TheRead More

FG: $60bn Needed To Aid Access To Reliable Electricity, Clean Cooking Facilities In Eight Years

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva
Says PIA capable of provoking, triggering commercial interests, investments in gas utilisation The federal government yesterday stated that Sub-Saharan Africa could require as much as $60 billion to access reliableRead More

FG Suspends Accountant-General, Idris, Over Alleged Diversion Of N80bn

Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris
The federal government has suspended the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, indefinitely, following his arrest on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged diversionRead More

FG, ASUU To Resume Talks Next Week

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike
The Federal Government and the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) would resume talks next week with a view to ending the prolonged closure of Nigerian public universities. TheRead More

Akeredolu To Buhari: It’s Southerners’ Turn To Produce Next President

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN)
Don’t keep party waiting Rotational presidency legal, constitutional, says Bamidele Clark insists on Igbo presidency, accuses north of oppression Warns any southerner agreeing to be VP unpatriotic Chairman of SouthernRead More

ASUU Strike: NANS Vows To ‘Frustrate’ APC, PDP National Conventions

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike
Ngige, Nwajiuba have abandoned negotiation with lecturers for their presidential aspirations, students insist Osinbajo urges dialogue to end industrial action Nigerian workers suffer, bear burden of political corruption, says universityRead More

Senate Amends Terrorism Act, In Bid To Stave Off Sanctions

Nigerian Senate
Prohibits payment of ransom to kidnappers Amendment aims to prevent terrorist groups from laundering money through the banking system and other financial networks To align with the required standard asRead More