Nigeria Court Restrains NLC and TUC From Strike Action Against Fuel Subsidy Removal
According to vanguardngr (5 June, 2023) .The Lagos High Court has issued an injunction against the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to stop a proposed strike action following the removal of fuel subsidies by the federal government. An indefinite strike was planned by the labour unions in response to the withdrawal of subsidy on petrol and diesel, which has led to a 40% increase in fuel prices to N283 per litre from N162.25.
Today's Headlines: Scores Killed, 30 Girls Abducted In Zamfara Attack, Shehu Sani Slams Buhari Govt
Scores Killed, 30 Girls Abducted In Zamfara Attack Bandits, weekend, attacked communities in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where they killed many locals and abducted no fewer than 30 girls. (Photos Credits: Vanguard Newspaper) A survivor told the BBC Hausa Service in an interview monitored, yesterday, that one of the abducted girls, who managed to escape from captivity returned with only her head scarf.
After The Swearing-In, APC Supporters Began Ridiculing Naja'atu Mohammed On Social Media- Dr. Amadi
A few hours ago, renowned lawyer, and public affairs commentator, Dr. Sam Amadi has come out to reveal that popular northern activist, Naja'atu Mohammed is being ridiculed by some supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after their flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn into office as Nigeria's 16th Commander-in-Chief.
Naia'atu Was Ridiculed On Social Media By APC Supporters After The Swearing-In- Amadi
Dr. Sam Amadi, a renowned lawyer and public affairs commentator, has disclosed that some supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are mocking Naja'atu Mohammed, a popular northern activist. This comes after she questioned the mental and physical ability of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC flag bearer, to govern the country and subsequently endorsed the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
Hope Uzodinma Emerges Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum
Vanguard news reported that Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has been elected as the new Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) for the next four years. He takes over from Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State. The announcement was made during a joint meeting of past governors, reelected governors, and newly-elected governors in Abuja on Wednesday.
After The Swearing-In, APC Supporters Began Ridiculing Naja'atu Mohammed On Social Media- Dr. Amadi
After the inauguration of All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria's 16th Commander-in-Chief, renowned lawyer and public affairs commentator Dr. Sam Amadi has come forward to reveal that popular northern activist Naja'atu Mohammed is being mocked by some APC supporters. You may remember that in the days leading up to the February 25 election, Hajia Mohammed gave a string of television appearances in which she cast doubt on Tinubu's health and mental capacity to lead Nigeria.
Bauchi’s Gov Mohammed emerges PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Saturday, emerged as the new chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum to replace his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa State, announced Mohammed's ascension shortly after the governors' private meeting, which was held at the Government House in Bauchi in conjunction with the one-day retreat that the main opposition party had organised for its members who had been chosen on its platform in the most recent general election.
APC supporters started ridiculing Naja'atu on social media after Tinubu's inauguration– Dr. Amadi
Dr. Sam Amadi, a renowned lawyer and public affairs commentator, recently disclosed that Naja'atu Mohammed, a popular northern activist, is facing ridicule from certain supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria's 16th Commander-in-Chief.
Naja'atu Mohammed Was Ridiculed On Social Media By APC Supporters After The Swearing-In - Amadi
Dr. Sam Amadi, a prominent lawyer and public affairs commentator, has revealed that some supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are mocking Naja'atu Mohammed, a well-known northern activist, on social media. This backlash comes after she questioned the capabilities of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC flag bearer, to govern the country and subsequently endorsed the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
Federal Govt Approves Outstanding Payment Of NSIP
The National Social Investment Programme (NSIP)'s other beneficiaries and all independent monitors have received approval from the federal government for all unpaid amounts. At the flag-off workshop for independent monitors of the NSIP, the minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management, and social development, Hajia Sadiya Umaru Farouq, revealed this.
After The Swearing-In, APC Supporters Began Ridiculing Naja'atu Mohammed On Social Media- Dr. Amadi
According to renowned attorney and public affairs commentator Dr. Sam Amadi, some supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are making fun of popular northern activist Naja'atu Mohammed after Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in as Nigeria's 16th Commander-in-Chief. Prior to the February 25 election, shortly after leaving the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Hajia Mohammed gave a number of television interviews in which she cast doubt on Tinubu's capacity to serve as president of the nation.
The Kano State Governor-elect Abba Yusuf declare his assets and liabilities in a completed form.
Photo showing Abba Yusuf, the Governor elect of Kano State, Nigeria. The Code of Conduct Bureau's Kano office received a completed form from Abba Yusuf, the candidate for governor of Kano State, that details his assets and obligations. When he was welcomed by the CCB State Director, Hajia Ibrahim, Yusuf stated that his true disclosure of assets is an example of transparency and accountability that will serve as the foundation of his new administration in Kano State.
Gov Sani retains Kaduna SSG, El-Rufai’s aides
Kaduna Governor Senator Sani Uba has retained Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Balarabe Lawal Abbas. He also appointed former Immigration Comptroller, Sani Liman as Chief of Staff. Sani, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed Lawal Shehu, also retained the services of other senior members of the Nasir El-Rufai administration to provide the link between the two administrations.
The Kano government dismisses the head of the Pilgrims Board
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf fired Muhammad Abba Danbatta, the Executive Secretary of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, less than 24 hours after taking the reins of power. Alhaji Laminu Rabiu has been appointed as the new Executive Secretary of the State Pilgrims board, according to the governor's spokesman Sanusi Bature, who confirmed this via a press release on Tuesday morning.
Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf sacks pilgrim board Executive Secretary Muhammad Abba.
Photo showing Hon. Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, Nigeria. Less than 24 hours after assuming office, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State removed Muhammad Abba Danbatta, the Executive Secretary of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, in the early hours of Tuesday.
Federal High Court Postpones Nnamdi Kanu's Case Against DSS
A suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Department of State Services (DSS), has been scheduled for June 20 for the adoption of processes by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court registrar fixed the date in the absence of Justice Binta Nyako, who was on an official assignment.
Labour Party's Crisis Worsens As Another Member Seek To Be National Chairman
The ongoing power struggle within the Labour Party (LP) took a fresh turn as Mr Callistus Uju Okafor, the party’s former Deputy Chairman, turned to the Supreme Court of Nigeria to affirm him as the rightful party Chairman. Okafor, who took over as Chairman when Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam passed away in December 2020, is fighting the legitimacy of his dismissal from the position.
Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s suit against DSS
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed a suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Department of State Services (DSS) for the adoption of processes. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), The matter was fixed for June 20 by the court registrar for the adoption of applications filed by parties following the absence of Justice Binta Nyako in court.
LP crisis: Ex-Deputy Chair Okafor asks Supreme Court to declare him National Chairman
According to reports coming from DAILY POST, the disaster hitting the Labour Party took another stunning turn on Friday as former Deputy Chairman of the party, Mr. Callistus Uju Okafor, approached the Supreme Court of Nigeria to announce him as the real Chairman of the party. The report has it that communicating with newsmen in Abuja on the development of the LP that had Peter Obi as its presidential aspirant in the 2023 general poll, Okafor declared that the constitution of the Labour Party still recognized him as the real Deputy Chairman.
Court adjourns Kanu’s suit against DSS for adoption of processes
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed a suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Department of State Services (DSS) for adoption of processes. The matter was fixed for June 20 by the court registrar for adoption of applications filed by parties following the absence of Justice Binta Nyako in court.