Nigeria is Failing: Utomi Critiques Tinubu’s Control Over the National Assembly and Judiciary
Renowned economist Prof. Pat Utomi has described Nigeria as a “failure,” attributing the nation’s decline to a lack of alternative thinking and the capture of both the legislature and judiciary. In a recent interview, he expressed deep concerns about the current political and economic conditions in Nigeria. Utomi criticized the National Assembly, stating it is […]
Activist Aisha Yesufu Discusses National Assembly’s Focus on Bobrisky/VDM Issue Amidst National Crisis
Activist Aisha Yesufu has publicly criticized the National Assembly for prioritizing an investigation into bribery allegations against cross-dresser Bobrisky instead of addressing more pressing issues facing Nigeria. The controversy began when social critic VeryDarkMan released an audio recording that allegedly features Bobrisky discussing a payment of N15 million to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
VDM and Lawyer Deji Adeyanju Arrive at National Assembly for EFCC Bribery Allegation Hearing Involving Bobrisky (Video)
Martins Vincent Otse, known as Very Dark Man (VDM), has arrived at the National Assembly for an important hearing. He is there to address the bribery allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM showed up in traditional Benin clothing, looking confident as he entered the House of Representatives. Accompanying him was his […]
CBN Sticks to 5% Limit for Ways and Means Advances, Overriding National Assembly’s Decision
In a recent development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced it will maintain its Ways and Means Advances limit at 5% for the fiscal years 2024-2025. This decision comes despite a recent bill passed by the National Assembly, which raised the borrowing limit from 5% to 10%. Ways and Means Advances are short-term […]
Nigerian Nurses Stranded Abroad and May Face Deportation Due to Certificate Verification Issues
Hundreds of Nigerian nurses are currently facing a serious crisis abroad due to the ongoing closure of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s (NMCN) certificate verification portal. This issue has left many nurses stranded in countries like the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, and some are even at risk of deportation. […]
President Tinubu Urges National Assembly to Increase 2024 Budget by N6.2 Trillion
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly to consider a significant increase of N6.2 trillion in the 2024 appropriation act. This adjustment, announced during a recent session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, raises the proposed budget to N34.9 trillion, up from the original N28.7 trillion. Tinubu’s proposal allocates N3.2 trillion towards infrastructure initiatives […]
President Tinubu to Discuss Minimum Wage with NLC, TUC on Thursday
President Bola Tinubu plans to meet with labour leaders on Thursday, barring any last-minute changes. The meeting with the labour leaders will take place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss the new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The meeting is initiated by the President and will include the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) […]
Tinubu Closes Doors, Even Ministers Struggle to Meet Him – Senator Ndume
Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume is worried about the increasing living costs and food shortages. Ndume told BBC Hausa that the government’s failure to address these problems is a big issue, and some ministers can’t meet with President Bola Tinubu to talk about it. He said that even ministers and National Assembly members can’t meet […]
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 […]
Femi Falana Urges Nigerian Parliament to Quickly Pass New Minimum Wage Law Like They Did with Anthem Change
Renowned Nigerian lawyer and activist Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has called on the National Assembly to swiftly approve the new Minimum Wage Act just as they recently did with the National Anthem Act. In a statement released on Sunday, June 2, Falana emphasized the urgency of passing the new Minimum Wage Act, […]