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Abacha Family Challenges FG in Court Over Property Forfeiture
The family of the late military head of state, General Sani Abacha, on Tuesday approached the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, to void and set aside Justice Peter Lifu’s judgment dismissing a property suit the family brought before the…
Fed Govt Vows to Address Economic Hardship, Avert Nationwide Protest
In a bid to mitigate the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, the Federal Government has assured that it is working tirelessly to resolve the issues driving the demonstration. The protest, sparked by economic hardship, has…
Dangote Refinery Faces Opposition from Vested Interests, Says Kwankwaso
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed concern over what he termed “unnecessary fuss” created by vested interests, which he believes could damage investor confidence in the Nigerian economy.
This is in the wake of…
NANS Sounds Alarm on Uncontrolled University Fee Hikes
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has warned heads of tertiary institutions against flagrant increases in tuition fees following the Federal Government’s decision to give student loans under the NELFUND scheme.
The…
Reps Implore Nigerian Govt To Dialogue With Protest Organisers
The minority caucus of the House of Reps, on Wednesday, advised the Federal Government to interface with intending protesters in a bid to find a lasting solution to the issues raised by the protesters.
The caucus made the demand as…
Falana Warns FG Against Intimidating Planned Protest Organizers
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has urged the Federal Government to listen to the demands of the organisers ahead of the August 1, 2024, nationwide planned protest in the country.
Falana, a human rights activist, also…
Atiku Expresses Concern Over Dangote-NMDPRA Conflict
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has weighed in on the ongoing conflict between business magnate Aliko Dangote and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), describing the situation as…
Akpabio Apologizes Amid Controversy Over “Nightclub” Comment and Extramarital…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on during plenary on Tuesday, made a public apology to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, addressing a recent controversy stemming from his remarks about "Nightclub"…
Peter Obi Urges Govt’s Support For Dangote Refinery, Other Investments
Politician and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential elections, Peter Obi, has thrown his weight behind the Dangote Refinery, advising the federal government to support the project rather than…
Akpabio Warns of Sabotage: ‘Enemies of Progress’ Targeting Nigeria’s Petroleum…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has raised alarm over the persistent economic sabotage that has undermined investor confidence in the petroleum sector, declaring that the Senate must identify and hold those accountable for the…
Ndume Urges Tinubu To Listen To Youth Demands To Avert Planned Protest
Senator Ali Ndume wants President Tinubu to address the planned nationwide protest over economic hardship using dialogue.
Ndume gave the advice on Monday ahead of the planned protest billed for August 1 across the country.…
Emir Sanusi Alleges NNPC Insiders Profiting From Fuel Subsidy Scam
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that Alhaji Aliko Dangote should not be blamed for buying dollars at lower rates at the time he was building his refinery because that was the actual rate the apex bank was selling to…
ASUP Calls Off Strike After Negotiations with Govt
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) announced on Monday the decision to suspend its planned strike over the newly released scheme of service for polytechnics.
ASUP said its decision to suspend the planned industrial…
NLC Urges Tinubu To Dialogue Protest Leaders
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage with protest leaders as tensions rise over the country’s economic situation.
In a press release issued on Monday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, emphasised…
Max Air Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Tire Burst During Takeoff
A max air aircraft lost six tyres while attempting to take off from the Yola Airport in Adamawa on Sunday evening.
The airline’s Director of Public and Consumer Protection Bimbo Oladeji said the aircraft was carrying 119 passengers…