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By Halimah Opeyemi Ministerial nominee from Ogun State, Dr., Bosun Tijjani, has explained the frustrations that led him to make a tweet in 2019 where he disparaged Nigeria. Senator Fatai Buhari (APC Oyo North) had risen shortly after the nominee read out his resume to the lawmakers, to demand from him whether he still holds on to his belief about the country which made him to disparage the country in 2019. “This tweet, does he still believe in it or he has changed his mind about the country now?” Senator Buhari asked Some other lawmakers had also demanded to know…
By Halimah Olamide The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed disappointment over Thursday’s announcement of the exit of drugs manufacturing giant, GlaxoSmithKline from Nigeria. The company, which had operated in Nigeria for 51 years, announced its decision citing volatile and unfriendly business environment. “Their reason for leaving Nigeria is even more disheartening; they no longer perceive a prospect for the country as a business environment that would be anchored on productivity. We have painfully come to that point in our nation’s journey where multinationals are leaving the country and the…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Lagos State Government says it has temporarily closed Alapere Pedestrian Bridge which was damaged by an articulated vehicle, and began immediate remedial works on sections that need urgent attention. A statement by Mr Shina Odunuga, Spokesman, Lagos State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, said the swift intervention was prompted by a viral video revealing cracks on various sections of the bridge. Odunuga said the bridge had been good, safe and useful for well over 15 years until the current unfortunate event. He said a team of Lagos State Government officials from the ministry of works and…
By Kamil Opeyemi The installer of a faulty elevator that claimed the life of a medical doctor, Vwaere Diaso, at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos-Island, last Tuesday, has been handed over to the police for interrogation, the Lagos State Government has said. In a statement on Friday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Strategy in the state, Olumide Sogunle, said an inquiry has commenced into the accident. According to him, the investigation panel will submit a report of its initial findings on Saturday. Sogunle highlighted some of the steps taken so far by the investigative panel, stating…
Chief Bode George writes President Bola Tinubu on planned military invasion of Niger I write to you as a Nigerian, a retired General in the Nigerian military, a patriot and a war tactician. On July 26, 2023, the Commander of the Presidential Guard in Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, seized power and is now the new strongman of the Nigerien Armed Forces. As the leader of ECOWAS, you immediately invited other West African leaders and an ultimatum was given to Tchiani that Bazoum must be reinstated or else, a strong military force (just like ECOMOG in…
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), on Saturday applauded Gov. Chukwuma Soludo for paying unscheduled visit to the sites of ongoing road projects in the state and conducting on-the-spot assessment of work being done. The Chairman of CLO in Anambra, Mr Vincent Ezekwueme, gave the commendation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on the importance of on-the-spot assessment of projects by governors to ensure value for money. Ezekwueme noted that it is good for governors to see things for themselves and get feedback from citizens to ensure improved service delivery and sustainable development in the country.…
By Halimah Olamide Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the crisis in Niger requires diplomatic engagement and calls for a well-sustained channel of dialogue. He stated this in a tweet Thursday evening, saying that the world expects Nigeria to take up leadership in ensuring that the crisis of political leadership in the Republic of Niger is not just curtailed but also in ensuring the restoration of democratic governance in that country. “While the expectations that fall on Nigeria as the sub-regional leader is not a quick fix, it must be expressed that the role taken so far by…
By Halimah Olamide The allegation of bribery that had hanged on the neck of former Governor of Kano state, Umaru Ganduje, was brought to the fore again on Thursday as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party said his emergence as the new National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress shows the APC as home to corruption. NPO Reports that Ganduje was sworn in today in Abuja as the new National Chairman of the party at the National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja. Reacting to the development, Debo Ologunagba, PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, said in a statement that the ruling…
By Halimah Olamide The Economic Community of West Africa appears to be moving for diplomatic options over the crisis in Niger as its chairman, President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday sent a delegate of eminent Nigerians to commence talks with the military leaders. This is against earlier threat of military confrontation after the ECOWAS said it would not allow further suspension of constitutional government in the rest of the sub-region. The action was in line with the resolution reached at the end of the extraordinary summit of the ECOWAS held last weekend in Abuja. The delegation, headed by former Nigerian Head…
By Halimah Olamide The Trade Union Congress and the Nigerian Labour Congress on Wednesday said they have received court summons over an allegation of contempt of court filed by the Federal Government over its protests against rising cost of living. This was part of the statement signed by the two unions after its meeting with President Bola Tinubu in his office in Abuja. Labour leaders had led members out on Wednesday across the country in a protests that lasted for hours. They later met the President in his office where they confirmed fruitful discussions were held. Confirming the receipt of…