ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unmet Demands by Nigerian Government
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) have warned they may go on strike due to the Federal Government’s failure to address their issues. On June 27, ASUU-UNN members held a peaceful protest around their campus, demanding the government honor their agreement with the union. Protesters […]
Nigerian Presidency Urges Patience on Minimum Wage Bill
The Presidency is asking Nigerians to wait calmly and not rush President Bola Tinubu regarding the new minimum wage. Government reassures that once ready, Tinubu will send the proposed bill to the National Assembly. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, questioned the urgency in transmitting the bill, speaking to Punch. Onanuga’s […]
President Tinubu Receives Symbolic Gold Bar to Boost Naira Value
On Sunday, June 24, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, gave a symbolic gold bar to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Alake said this will help increase the value of the naira and improve the country’s foreign reserves. He thanked President Tinubu for supporting changes in the solid minerals sector, explaining that the National […]
Eedris Abdulkareem Questions Wole Soyinka’s Silence on Tinubu’s Administration
Controversial singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has voiced his concerns over Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s silence regarding President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Despite widespread hardship in Nigeria, Abdulkareem suggests that Soyinka’s personal relationship with the president might be the reason behind his lack of criticism. Abdulkareem expressed his disappointment, highlighting that Soyinka, renowned for his outspoken criticism of […]
Rivers State Crisis: Tinubu Prefers Fubara Over Wike – Says Aisha Yesufu
Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, forecasts outcomes for Rivers State amid renewed tensions between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Activist Aisha Yesufu predicts the unfolding situation in Rivers State due to escalating tensions between current Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike. The conflict between Fubara and Wike, who is now the […]
Tinubu Travels to South Africa for Ramaphosa’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu will leave Lagos for Pretoria on Tuesday, June 18, to attend Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration for his second term as South Africa’s President. Ramaphosa’s inauguration follows his re-election as the President of South Africa. According to a statement from presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu will return to Nigeria after attending the ceremony.
Eedris Abdulkareem Criticizes Pastor Adeboye for Silence on Tinubu’s Government
Popular Nigerian singer Eedris Abdulkareem, known for his outspoken nature, has criticized Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), for not speaking out against Bola Tinubu’s government. In his latest music video, Abdulkareem questioned why Adeboye has not condemned or commented on the government’s actions. The artist believes that […]
Democracy Day: FG Announces Wednesday as Public Holiday
The Federal Government has announced that Wednesday, June 12, will be a public holiday. The government stated that the public holiday is to celebrate this year’s Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated Nigerians on the occasion, as mentioned in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Aishetu Ndayako. The statement “As […]
Not Good at Anything Else but Corruption – Aisha Yesufu Criticizes Tinubu for Spending N21bn on VP Lodge
Aisha Yesufu expressed disappointment with Bola Tinubu’s government for spending N21 billion on the Vice President’s lodge, suggesting that they’re only skilled at corruption. She said, “The N21 billion was not enough to cover landscaping? How do you come out of your house and the front is looking like a kids’ abandoned football field? Rigging […]
NLC Closes Lagos Secretariat in Ikeja
The Lagos State Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, has been closed off by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to block workers from entering the premises. This action follows the National NLC’s directive due to the Federal Government’s failure to implement the Minimum Wage demand under President Bola Tinubu. Workers assembled at […]