AEDC sacks over 800 Nigerian workers
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has reportedly terminated the employment of more than 800 Nigerian workers across different departments and branches. According to sources, the mass layoff was part of a restructuring process aimed at improving efficiency and reducing operational costs within the company. Many of the affected workers described the decision as sudden, […]
Nigeria now has second-highest number of poor people globally – Former statistician-general of the National Bureau of Statistics Yemi Kale
Former Statistician-General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Yemi Kale, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening poverty rate. He revealed that the country now ranks as the second-highest in the world with the largest number of poor people. Kale said this reflects the urgent need for stronger policies that address unemployment, inflation, and slow […]
I’ve no idea when Tinubu policies will start yielding results – APC spokesman, Morka
Felix Morka, who is the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said he is not sure when Nigerians will begin to see the benefits of President Bola Tinubu’s policies. He made this statement while speaking to journalists at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja on Thursday. Right now, many Nigerians are […]
Youth empowerment: Bauchi gov son’s appeal to Seyi Tinubu sign of his father’s failure – PRP
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State has criticized Shamsuddeen Bala Mohammed, son of Governor Bala Mohammed, for requesting support from Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, to help Bauchi youths with jobs and business opportunities. Before Seyi Tinubu’s visit to Bauchi, Shamsuddeen posted on Facebook, urging him not to reduce Bauchi youths […]
Over-dependence on oil will make Nigeria vulnerable — Speaker, Abbas
Nigeria’s over-reliance on oil is putting its future at risk, according to Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a speech at the 14th convocation of Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Abbas warned that depending too much on oil would only lead to more poverty, inequality, and joblessness in the country. He stressed […]
Tinubu’s team uncoordinated, suffering economic illiteracy – Ex-presidential candidate, Adebayo
Prince Adewole Adebayo, former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s economic team, calling it uncoordinated and lacking economic understanding. In a recent interview, Adebayo expressed concerns over the country’s current economic direction and pointed out key mistakes made by the administration. Adebayo took issue with the Finance […]
Katsina Governor Radda Provides Immediate Job to First-Class Graduate Seen Selling Sachet Water in Viral Video
Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina has offered a job to Sham’unu Ishaq, a first-class graduate from Umaru Musa Yar’adua University. This decision follows a viral video showing Ishaq selling sachet water on the streets to survive. Ishaq, who graduated in July 2023 with a Bachelor of Science (Education) in Biology, shared his struggles in […]
President Tinubu Announces 30-Day National Youth Conference to Address Key Challenges Facing Nigerian Youth
During Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebration, President Bola Tinubu made a significant announcement aimed at empowering the nation’s youth. In his Independence Day speech, Tinubu revealed a 30-day National Youth Conference designed to bring young Nigerians together to address the critical challenges they are facing. The conference, which will run for an entire month, will […]
Anglican Primate Call For a State of Emergency on Social Welfare in Nigeria
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, has urged the Nigerian government to declare a state of emergency on social welfare. He raised this call during a church committee meeting, emphasizing the need for immediate attention to the most vulnerable groups in society. Archbishop Ndukuba particularly highlighted the challenges faced […]
Peter Obi Urges Critics to Focus on Nigeria’s Hardships Instead of Attacking Him
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has asked his critics to stop attacking him and instead focus on solving the major problems Nigerians face. This appeal comes after Bayo Onanuga, a spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, accused Obi of inciting unrest and failing as a presidential candidate. Obi responded by urging those who […]