TUC President Exposes Tinubu's Fuel Subsidy Plan And Calls for Action To Protect Nigerian Workers
Festus Osifo, the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has raised concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's ability to remove fuel subsidies without engaging in discussions with the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the TUC. In an interview with Channels TV, Mr. Osifo emphasized that there is already a lack of trust between the Nigerian government and the general public.
Senator Shehu Sani reacts after Benue State governor hands over N187.7BN Debt to his successor.
Former Nigerian Senator, playwright and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani has left his fans and social media users buzzing after reacting to a report of Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom handling over N187.7 billion to the incoming administration of Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia. Trust TV News tweeted: "Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has handed over a debt profile of N187.7 Billion to the incoming administration of Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia."
Enugu Gov-Elect Using Black Market Certificate – NYSC DG
Daily Trust reports that the discharge certificate Peter Mbah, the incoming governor of Enugu State, is waving around, according to Brig Gen Y.D Ahmed, Director General of the National Youth Service Corps. This was said by Brig Gen Ahmed in an interview that aired on Friday morning's breakfast show of Arise TV.
Obi Was Hostile To The Muslims, And I Am Glad He Lost The Presidential Election— Tawfiq Akinwale
Tawfiq Akinwale, the Labour Party's candidate for governor of Oyo State in the 2023 election, told Sahara News TV that he is happy that INEC did not declare Peter Obi the winner of the presidential election. Peter Obi Akinwale also alleged on Sahara News TV that Peter Obi exhibits religious prejudice.
Tinubu: 'There Is A Trust Deficit Between The Masses And The Nigerian Government' - Festus Osifo
The President of the Trade Union Congress [TUC] Festus Osifo has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cannot remove fuel subsidies without having a conversation with the NLC and the TUC. Mr. Osifo speaking in a Channels TV interview stated that already there is a trust deficit between the masses and the Nigerian government.
I Bet On Anything That Nigerians Will Plead With Tinubu To Run For A Second Term—Betta Edu
During an interview with Channels Television, APC National Women Leader, Betta Edu, stated that she can bet on anything that Nigerians will plead with Bola Tinubu to run for second term after his first four years. She made the statement after the Channels TV Correspondent, Seun Okinbaloye, asked if Nigerians can trust Tinubu in office.
Senator Shehu Sani reacts after Benue State governor hands over N187.7BN Debt to his successor.
After responding to news that Benue State governor Samuel Ortom had transferred over N187.7 billion to the incoming administration of Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, former Nigerian senator, dramatist, and human rights activist Senator Shehu Sani has left his followers and social media users buzzing. There was a tweet from Trust TV News that read, "Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has handed over a debt profile of N187.7 Billion to the incoming administration of Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia."
Today, those that caused division are now asking for unity -Oseni Rufai
Oseni Rufai, a presenter at Arise TV, criticized the calls for reconciliation and unity made by the winners of the recent general elections. In a tweet, Rufai accused these individuals of being hypocrites because they caused division before the election. He wrote, "Today those that caused division are now asking for unity?
Lagos court grants wives equal rights over husbands properties
A new vista has been added to women rights in Nigeria, at a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, as it declares that wives are joint owners of the properties with their husbands as men hold such properties in constructive trust for the family. The Lagos high court sitting court indicated that indirect wife contributions to the marital property will not be measured in monetary terms in order to entitle her to a share of the property.
Controversy Surrounds Reinstatement Of LP National Chairman Amidst Appeal And Call For Evidence - Arabambi
Barrister Julius Abure, who faced suspension as the National Chairman of the Labour Party by a High Court in Abuja, has reclaimed his position after announcing his appeal at the Appeal Court and filing a motion for a stay of the suspension. Abure claims to have served the court with the motion for a stay, which has resulted in his reinstatement.
We Did Our Best To Vote But Were Told To Go To Court, All Eyes Are On The Court- John Onaiyekan
Emeritus Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan has called on the presidential election petition court to finish the job the Independent National Electoral Commission did halfway during the February 25 presidential election. Speaking to journalists after a special mass service in Abuja on Sunday as reported by Vanguard, the cleric noted that Nigerians did all they could to vote for their preferred candidates, but at the end of the day, those who were aggrieved were told to go to court.
Tinubu: 'There Is A Trust Deficit Between The Masses And The Nigerian Government' - Festus Osifo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to TUC President Festus Osifo, is unable to eliminate gasoline subsidies without first speaking with the TUC and the National Labor Congress (NLC). According to Mr. Osifo, there is already a lack of trust between the populace and the Nigerian government.
EFCC Dares Matawalle to Provide Evidence of $2m Bribe against Its Chairman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reported Bello Matawalle’s the Governor of Zamfara State, allegation of a $2 million bribe against its Abdulrasheed Bawa chairman, as a hoax. The chairman of EFCC has been accused by Matawalle demanding a $2m bribe from him.
I Bet On Anything That Nigerians Will Plead With Tinubu To Run For A Second Term—Betta Edu
In an interview with Channels Television, Betta Edu, the national women's leader of the APC, predicted that Nigerians would beg Bola Tinubu to seek for a second term after his first four years in office. She said that when Seun Okinbaloye, a correspondent for Channels TV, asked if Nigerians can trust Tinubu in his position of power.
Today's Headlines: Abure, Apapa Are Fake Chairman - Callistus Okafor; Obi, Atiku To Line Up 150 Witnesses Against Tinubu
Abure, Apapa Are Fake Chairman—Okafor A former Deputy Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Callistus Okafor, has asked the Supreme Court to pronounce him the substantive chair of the party. Okafor made the shocking disclosure while speaking with journalists, adding that both Julius Abure and Lamidi Apapa are “fake” chairmen.
Apapa Hopes to Be Recognized as LP Chairman at The Tribunal on Friday
According to Channels TV, Lamidi Apapa, the factional national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), plans to attend the pre-hearing on Peter Obi's petition against Bola Ahmed Tinubu before the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) on Friday, May 19. When questioned on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily program on Thursday if he intended to attend the Tribunal again after receiving jeers from the LP supporters on Wednesday, Apapa responded, "I'm going to go; maybe by the next one, I will be recognized."
Enugu Gov-Elect Using Black Market Certificate – NYSC DG
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig Gen Y.D Ahmed, has said the discharge certificate being paraded by Enugu State Governor-elect, Peter Mbah, is fake. Brig Gen Ahmed stated this during an interview on Arise TV’s breakfast programme on Friday.
Bode George reveals the only disagreement he has with Tinubu
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George has revealed the only disagreement he has with the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking on News Central TV, Bode George who is a strong critic of Tinubu said he is not happy about Tinubu’s methodology of managing the resources of the land.
Presidency: Tinubu Will Be In Nigeria To Do His Job, He Won't Be An Absentee – Bayo Onanuga
Bayo Onanuga, a member of the All Progressives Congress and spokesperson of the President-elect of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has recently expressed his confidence that Tinubu will be present in Nigeria to discharge his duties after he is sworn in as the President of Nigeria and that the elected Nigerian leader will not be an absentee type of president.
EFCC probe Zamfara Gov Matawalle over N70billion fraud
According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Governor Bello Matawalle is being looked into for reportedly stealing more than N70 billion from Zamfara. This was stated by Osita Nwajah, the head of the EFCC, to journalists on Thursday at the Abuja office of the organization.