At a press conference in Abuja on Monday, lawmakers emphasized the urgent need for constitutional and electoral reform in Nigeria, a topic that has sparked controversy since the nation gained independence from Britain in 1960. The ongoing debate, they noted, has often led to unrest and has deepened religious and ethnic divides. Rep. Ikenga Imo…
In a move to address the alarming rise in violence, the House of Representatives has called on the military, police, and other security agencies to tackle the increasing isolated killings and kidnappings in various communities. This action came after Rep. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi highlighted the growing insecurity during Wednesday’s plenary session. Gagdi pointed out that…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, In a recent development, has expressed strong disapproval over the vandalism of the Second Niger Bridge. The damage, which specifically targeted the joints that allow the bridge to expand and contract with temperature changes, has been described as a ‘cowardly’ act by Orji Uchenna Orji, a lawyer and special…
Members of the organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Tuesday, suspended their strike for five days, a leader of the NLC told our correspondent in Abuja. The centres are expected to issue a statement shortly before the commencement of negotiations with the government. The strike, which commenced…
In a major relief to retired civil servants in Zamfara State, the government has paid out N5.3 billion to settle a 13-year backlog of gratuity owed to them. According to Governor Dauda Lawal, the payment process began in February after a thorough verification exercise. So far, the state government has paid out N5.3 billion, leaving…
The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill that proposes a return to regional government, expected to be passed into law by October 1, 2024. The draft, circulating on social media, is titled “A Bill for an Act to Substitute the Annexure to Decree 24 of 1999 with a New Governance Model for the Federal Republic…
The three-party committee on the new national minimum wage reconvenes today amidst rising tensions and the threat of a nationwide strike. Last Tuesday, labour representatives walked out of the meeting, accusing government negotiators of being unserious about reaching an agreement. The state governors have been accused of stalling negotiations, allegedly pressuring the Federal Government to…
In a drastic response to escalating safety concerns in Kano, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has instructed doctors at Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital to cease their services. The decision follows a recent violent incident involving medical staff. On May 27, two female doctors were assaulted at gunpoint by unidentified assailants, some of whom were reportedly…
