News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Russia allegedly forcing African migrants to fight in Ukraine According to a report by Bloomberg, Russia is allegedly coercing thousands of migrants and foreign students, including Nigerians, to join its troops in the conflict against Ukraine in exchange for visa renewal. European officials have accused the Kremlin of pressuring African students and […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi House of Representatives propose rotational Presidency and single tenure 35 members of the House of Representatives have put forward a Bill for an Act that seeks to alter the constitution, allowing for the rotation of executive powers among the six geopolitical zones. This move aims to ensure equal representation and reduce the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Federal Ministry of Works repairs vandalized railings and tightens security at second Niger bridge The Federal Ministry of Works has taken decisive measures to repair the vandalized railings and expansion joints on the Second Niger Bridge. Uchenna Orji, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, revealed […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Labour awaits decision on new Minimum Wage talks. The new minimum wage talks between the Federal Government and Organised Labour are expected to conclude today, with the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress leaders awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s decision on their N250,000 offer. The negotiations have been a focal […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Plateau Governor lifts curfew on Mangu LGA after five months Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has announced the lifting of the curfew imposed on the Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The curfew, which had been in place for five months, was initially enforced in response to security concerns following […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Minimum wage advocacy: SDP Chairman urges N100,000 Minimum Wage for Nigerian workers. The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has called on the Federal Government to prioritize the welfare of Nigerian workers by ensuring a minimum wage of at least N100,000. Gabam emphasized the need for a wage […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Power Struggle: Representative laments N2bn electricity bill for 5 years of darkness. Ibe Osonwa, the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has expressed deep concern for his constituents in Ohafia, who have endured five years without public power supply. In a press conference in Umuahia, he highlighted the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Partnership and Food safety: strengthening Nigeria’s commitment In a significant move to prioritize food safety, the Nigerian Government and the United States of America, USA, have collaborated to establish four Technical Working Groups (TWGs) focusing on food safety. The inauguration of these TWGs, which took place in commemoration of World Food Safety […]
By Isaac Olatunde NLC, TUC vs. Federal Government of Nigeria: Government must grant civil servants the privilege to engage in other businesses. The recent joint industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) did not only disrupt the Nigerian economy but also directly impacted the businesses of individuals who […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Economic optimism: Nigeria’s Inflation forecast shows improvement Nigeria’s inflation rate is anticipated to stabilize at 14 per cent by 2029, marking a potential turnaround from the current upward trend, as per the latest data from the International Monetary Fund. This prediction comes as a welcome relief amidst concerns about the escalating […]
