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Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has said it was not consulted by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) before declaring a 2-day national protest. The TUC in a letter addressed to President of the NLC asked that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) stop taken unilateral decision on issues of interest...

The Deputy president of the Senate and chairman of the National Assembly committee on the review of the 1999 constitution as amended , Senator Jubrin Barau has assured that the panel’s mandate is not to rewrite the existing constitution but to rather process proposed amendments. Barau ,the committee chairman equally...

The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and his allies to cause unrest in Kano State.  In a letter dated February 14 and addressed to the President, the Centre said Sanusi and his cohorts...

Embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has vowed to sue the Senate President Godswill Akpabio for alleged defamation. According to his legal representatives, Emefiele would seek N25 billion in damages from the Senate President if an apology is not issued. Emefiele’s lawyer, Matthew Burkaa,...

The Senate on Wednesday, February 21, urged the federal government not to remove electricity subsidy given the present hardship in the country. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and approval of a motion moved during plenary on the need to retain the subsidy on electricity in the county...

Parties to the Osun judicial strike have finally signed a resolution agreement just as the State Governor , Senator Ademola Adeleke effected the payment of wardrobe allowance, one of the key demands of the striking workers. The resolution panel set up by the Governor described the agreement reached among the...

By Augustine Aminu The Constitution alteration Bill seeking to establish the State Police, has scaled second reading on floor of the House of Representatives.  The Bill Sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu and 13 other members, titled; ‘Also Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the...

Nigerian Metrological Agency, NiMet, has released the 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction, SCP, predicting delayed rains in parts of North Central Nigeria. “A normal onset is likely to occur over the northern states. Borno, Abia, and Akwa Ibom states are predicted to have an early onset when compared to their long-term...

The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for a thorough investigation into the incessant killing and destruction of lives and properties in different communities of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep Hassan Shinkafi (APC-Zamfara) during...