The Senate has dismissed reports of a rift between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele. According to a statement by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, the claims are speculative and baseless. The Senate recently held closed-door sessions before its annual recess, during which…
The Lagos State Government has appealed to medical doctors to shelve their three-day warning strike scheduled to begin today. In a statement by Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Health, the state assured that negotiations with the Medical Guild are ongoing and all grievances are being addressed with urgency. The Medical…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been expelled from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) with a 30-year ban imposed on him. In a statement by its spokesman, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the party’s National Working Committee said the decision aligns with its constitution and political principles. Members have been warned against associating with El-Rufai or…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against the sale or unauthorized disclosure of their National Identification Numbers (NIN). This follows revelations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) about a scheme involving the sale of personal data for as low as ₦1,500. NIMC described the practice as a major security threat…
The United States and the European Union have reached a trade agreement just days before an August 1 deadline that could have triggered a transatlantic trade war. The deal, announced after a private meeting in Scotland between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, includes a 15% tariff on most…
Hundreds of retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) staged a protest in Abuja on Monday, shutting down the main gate of the Force Headquarters. The ex-officers demanded the removal of the police from the CPS, which they claim has subjected them to years of hardship. Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who addressed…
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has announced her intention to resume plenary today, citing a recent court judgment in her favour. Despite warnings from the Senate that her suspension remains in force, the Kogi Central lawmaker insists she is acting within her rights. Her lawyer, West Idahosa (SAN), argued that the court ruling nullifies her suspension….
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a final warning that doctors across the country will embark on a nationwide strike starting Thursday, July 24, if their demands are not met. NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, stated that the strike stems from the Federal Government’s failure to act on a 21-day ultimatum over revised allowances…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030 through key reforms in industrialization, innovation, and digital transformation. Speaking at a Domestic Investment Summit in Abuja, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said the initiative is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s 8-point Renewed Hope Agenda….