Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and partner civil society groups on Tuesday embarked on rallies to protest the high cost of living across the country. Protests were held in various states like Lagos, Kano, Oyo and Abuja while there have been reports of disruptions in Borno. The NLC accuses the government of reneging … Read more
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has apologised to state governors over his claim that N30 billion was paid to each of them from the federation account to ameliorate inflation and high cost of living. During plenary last Tuesday, Mr Akpabio said, an “unverified report” indicated that state governors received N30 billion each from the federal … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended its food disposal initiative following a stampede that claimed seven lives on 23 February. The unfortunate incident was during the distribution of 25kg bags of rice at its Zonal Headquarters, Yaba, Lagos State. The service announced the suspension in a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi … Read more
An intense lobbying is ongoing in the highest hierarchy of the Nigerian government as powerful government officials attempt to cover up a multi-billion naira corruption scandal involving senior officials of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), PREMIUM TIMES has gathered. At least 40 NCS personnel, most of them in the services’ highest hierarchy, have been indicted … Read more
The Nigerian Police have dismissed one of the three officers involved in the alleged extortion of $3,000 from Nigerians. The officer, Michael Odey, a police inspector was dismissed after Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 16, Bayelsa State, Alifa Omata, upheld the recommendation of the Rivers State command, which had recommended the dismissal of … Read more
From threat by Ohanaeze Ndigbo against the Nigerian government to squabble in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-east, the past week was eventful in the region. It was the fourth week of February 2024. Here are the highlights of the top stories that made headlines in the region: Security agencies raid terrorist camp in South-east … Read more
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Monday, flagged-off the Light Up Nigeria Project in Enugu as part of the federal government’s efforts to improve power supply to industrial clusters in the South-east. The flag-off of the Light Up Nigeria Project was organised by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). The NDPHC is a government-owned company responsible for … Read more
The police will protect peaceful protesters who take part in the rallies organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to protest the rise in the cost of living, an official said on Monday. While the police pledged to protect the protesters, the federal government again urged the NLC to cancel the protest. Police spokesperson Muyiwa … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has resolved to implement the Stephen Oronsaye report that called for a leaner government by merging some agencies and scrapping some others. The president’s decision was announced by a presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on X. “Twelve years after the Steve Oronsaye panel submitted its report on restructuring and rationalizing … Read more
The Ford SuperVan 4.2 raced to victory at Mount Panorama in Australia during the Bathurst 500 race weekend; setting a trio of lap records. In it’s blitz around the fearsome 6.2-km lap, the Ford SuperVan 4.2 secured benchmark times for the quickest closed-wheel vehicle, electric vehicle, and commercial vehicle. TRENDING: WHAT to do when your … Read more
