President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the statutory rights of local governments. According to a press statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, on…
Your Excellency, the People’s Governor Sir, I write to you with concern and a hint of shock. As a vocal advocate for equity and fairness, I am compelled to address the perceived marginalisation of the Utugwang people in your appointments since assuming office as the 4th democratically elected Governor of our dear state in the…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has reiterated its demand for a N250,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The TUC president, Festus Osifo, on Tuesday, disclosed this at the inaugural Annual Convention of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Women Commission in Abuja, themed “The Dynamic Woman: Navigating Challenges in a Constantly…
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has outlawed the current practice whereby funds standing to the credit of Local Governments in Nigeria, are being paid to state joint allocatiaccountsunt of states. According to NTA, this judgment arose from a suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi,…
Germany’s 2014 world champion Thomas Müller is retiring from international football, the Bild newspaper reported on Wednesday. Following Germany’s 2-1 extra-time loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 quarter-final on Friday, the Bayern Munich forward, 34, had said he was mulling his Germany future. Midfielder Toni Kroos quit all football after Germany’s exit at their…
