Author: Yetunde Ogunmola

    By Miracle Ogunde   Following accusations by Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi Central (PDP) that the executive is implementing an additional budget of N3tn other than the one approved on January 1, 2024, the Presidency has denied the allegation describing it as untrue and unfounded.   This came as the Senate said it…

    By Miracle Ogunde   Two weeks after the stampede at the Nigeria Customs headquarters in Lagos, which claimed lives of some people during the distribution of seized bags of rice to Nigerians, a human rights activist and Senior lawyer, Femi Falana, has demanded for compensation for the families of the victims from the…

  Several housewives residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have voiced their concerns regarding the soaring cost of living both in the territory and across Nigeria. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, they expressed the growing difficulty in providing food and meeting the needs of their families amidst the challenging economic conditions. They emphasized the…

  Several housewives residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have voiced their concerns regarding the soaring cost of living both in the territory and across Nigeria. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, they expressed the growing difficulty in providing food and meeting the needs of their families amidst the challenging economic conditions. They emphasized the…

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration.   Shettima delivered this message on Saturday in Kafur, Katsina State, during the inauguration of an empowerment scheme funded by Ibrahim Masari, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters.   Shettima stressed the importance of leadership…

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership in Kaduna State has expressed strong condemnation over the recent kidnapping of over 200 primary school pupils in Kuriga village, Chikun Local Government Area.   Abraham Catoh, the PDP state publicity secretary, conveyed this stance in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna.   Catoh quoted the…

    By Miracle Ogunde   The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has assured engagements and consultations were being held regarding the reopening of the land borders for food importation.   Adeniyi, who was reacting to agitations for border reopening insisted that only President Bola Tinubu has the prerogative to reopen the…

    By Miracle Ogunde   The Nigerian Labour Congress, (NLC) has said that the body is yet to agree on a specific amount as new minimum wage for workers in the country.   NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this in an interview with newsmen in Yola, Adamawa State.   Ajaero, who spoke at the…