Tinubu Appoints New DGs for NDE and NPC
New Directors-General have been appointed by President Bola Tinubu to the National Population Commission (NPC) and the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). President Tinubu appointed Baffa Dan Agundi as the new DG of the NPC and Silas Agara as the new DG of the NDE in a statement released on Saturday, July 13, through his spokesman in Abuja. The responsibility of overhauling the NDE to increase its efficacy in combating unemployment has fallen to businessman and former Nasarawa State deputy governor Silas Agara. NPC is anticipated to spearhead the promotion of productivity and efficiency across the country under the direction of Baffa Dan Agundi, the Principal Registrar of the Kano State High Court of Justice and a former majority leader in the Kano State House of Assembly. In order to fulfill these commitments for enhanced service delivery and living standards throughout Nigeria, President Tinubu underlined the significance of committed leadership. Silas Agara Baffa Dan Agund
Tinubu Vows to Address Neglect in Niger Delta
Through his Renewed Hope Agenda, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to end the region’s long history of neglect. At the 2024 Niger Delta Stakeholders’ Summit in Port Harcourt, he made this promise. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, speaking on behalf of Tinubu at the summit, stressed that the subject, “Renewed Hope for Sustainable Development of […]
President Tinubu Renames National Theatre to Honor Wole Soyinka
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Arts and Culture is the new name of the National Theatre, which was renamed by President Tinubu. In a statement honoring Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday, which is on Saturday, July 13, the President made this announcement. Read the full statement ‘’I am pleased to join admirers around the world in celebrating the 90th birthday of Nigeria’s iconic son and the world-renowned Professor Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde, famously known as Wole Soyinka. Tomorrow the 13th July will be the climax of the series of local and international activities held in his […]
Bill Advances to Create New State ‘Etiti’ with 11 LGAs in South-East Nigeria
A bill advocating for the establishment of a new state in Nigeria’s South-East region has successfully passed through the second reading at the House of Representatives. The legislation, co-sponsored by lawmakers from Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Anambra, and Enugu states, proposes the formation of a state to be named Etiti. This new state would be created […]
Minimum Wage Talks Between Organised Labour and Tinubu Remain Inconclusive
The discussions regarding minimum wage between Organised Labour representatives and President Bola Tinubu have once again concluded without a definitive agreement being reached. President Bola Tinubu convened the meeting, but it ended without any clear decisions or outcomes. Labour leaders exiting the meeting indicated that they will resume talks with the Presidency next week. Additionally, […]
ECOWAS Court’s Ruling on #EndSARS is a Win, Says DJ Switch
DJ Switch, whose real name is Obianuju Udeh, said the recent ECOWAS court decision on the #EndSARS protest was a victory. DJ Switch mentioned that despite discouragement, she and other victims believed the evidence they provided would be undeniable. The ECOWAS court ordered the Nigerian government to pay N2 million each to DJ Switch, Perpetual […]
Ex- Minister of Power Saleh Mamman, Collapsed in Court
Former Power Minister, Saleh Mamman, collapsed in court, delaying his hearing. He entered the courtroom with wet clothes. The judge, Justice Omotosho, asked why Mamman was sweating or if it was raining. Mamman said water was poured on him. EFCC lawyer Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN, told the court about Mamman’s health issues discussed outside the courtroom. […]
Supreme Court Rules Against Governors Dissolving Local Government Councils
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has declared that governors do not possess the legal authority to dissolve democratically elected local government councils. The apex court emphasized that such actions by governors constitute a direct violation of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. Justice Emmanuel Agim, delivering the lead judgement, criticized governors for […]
Nigeria to Ensure Steady Crude Oil Supply to Local Refineries
The Nigerian government and oil producers have agreed to ensure a steady supply of crude oil to local refineries at market-driven prices. This decision aims to optimize business for operators while guaranteeing enough crude oil for refineries, following concerns raised by Dangote Petroleum Refinery about possible sabotage. The agreement, made during a meeting organized by […]
Lagos Government Promises to End Electricity Blackouts Soon
The state House of Assembly is now debating the Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024, which aims to end power shortages in Lagos. During a one-day public hearing on the bill on Wednesday at the assembly complex, Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunlewe, gave assurances to this effect. According to the Nigerian […]