Senate Confirms Usman As Chairman of Hajj Commission
The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed Professor Abdullahi Usman as the substantive Chairman of the Hajj Commission. The confirmation of Usman’s nomination followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Abubakar Bello on Thursday, stating that Usman merited being appointed to head the nation’s apex Hajj […]
Abuja High Court Affirms Abure As Labour Party National Chairman
A Federal High Court in Abuja has returned Julius Abure as Labour Party’s National chairman. Delivering the judgement yesterday, Justice Emeka Nwite declared the 2024 Labour Party national convention held in Nnewi, which re-elected Abure, as valid, stating that the convention was in line with all laid down laws in Nigeria. Announcing this in a statement, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, noted that Justice Nwite also ordered INEC to grant due recognition and all privileges to the Labour Party’s National Working Committee, as led by Abure. Abure, has offered the olive branch to Mr Peter Obi and other agitated members of the party, believing that the judgment became the foundation for other rulings, reflecting the strength and fairness of the country’s judicial system.
President Tinubu Decries Violence In Rivers State
President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state. According to a statement […]
Made In China 2035: A New Era of Global Leadership
China is projected to overtake the United States in hi-tech and advanced military manufacturing by 2035, according to prominent Chinese strategist Lu Yongxiang. In a commentary published in the Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Lu, former vice-chairman of the National People’s Congress, highlights the irreversible decline of US manufacturing competitiveness and estimates that ‘Made in […]
VP Shettima Demands Blanket Overhaul Of Road Safety To Curb Accidents*
Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the implementation of a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s road safety measures. The directive is aimed at addressing Nigeria’s road safety challenges and drastically reducing road traffic accidents across the nation. VP Shettima gave the directive today during a meeting with the leadership of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) led by […]
FG Doles Out N150,000 Grant Each To Business Owners*
In its continuous bid to empower Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has directed the disbursement of a federal government grant of N150,000 each to business owners in Enugu State. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima commissioned Nigeria’s largest Ultra-Modern MSME Fashion Hub in Enugu State, saying President […]
Tinubu Submits Tax Reform Bills To Parliament
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday received President Bola Tinubu’s communication seeking consideration and passage of the proposed Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Bill to align with ongoing financial reforms of the Federal Government and enhance efficiency in tax compliance. In a letter read by the president of the senate, Godswill Akpabio said the bills would […]
Nigerians Protest on October 1st
Meanwhile, some Nigerians still took to the streets to protest against bad governance. In Abuja, the Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, denied attacking the October 1 protesters in Utako, explaining that the operatives only took proactive measures to prevent looting. In Delta State, residents however shunned the protest, as people went about their normal activities freely. In Rivers state, alleged thugs took over the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, which was the convergence point used during the August #EndBadGovernance protest. And in Lagos, the peaceful protest closely monitored by security personnel, was joined by a former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Ikeja Underbridge and Freedom Park in Ojota. The protest tagged “Fearless In October”, comes about two months after the August #EndBadGovernance protests.
Federal Government distributes 2000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths
The Federal Government has distributed 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to youths as part of commitment by President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the daily struggles of young persons. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, who announced this yesterday during the first phase distribution of the tricycles, said they would go a long way in easing the transportation challenges faced by citizens across the country. According to her, the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund will also provide the financial backbone for many young innovators to thrive, boosting not only youth employment but also our economy at large. The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said that the country has both informal and formal young people, and the creation of Ministry of Youths was the best thing that happened to young people in Nigeria, which will go a long way in creating employment for young people.
President Bola Tinubu announces 30-Day National Youth Confab
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day confab for youths in the country to discuss and address challenges confronting them. Tinubu who stated this during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast earlier today, said the Confab will unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions to issues such as education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice. […]
