Mr Angiama Godswill, a native of Ekeremor Community has made a passionate appeal to the Hon Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Sen Heineken Lokpobiri (PhD). Godswill pleaded with Lokpobiri on Monday via the Facebook app to provide monthly stipends to persons living with disabilities and the less privileged in Ekeremor Community. He, also known as Senator, pointed out the devastating impact of the economic crisis on the most vulnerable members of society, including those with disabilities. According to him, the high inflation rate has led to exorbitant costs for basic necessities like trans ..read more

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants in the state, effective May 1, 2024. The development comes amid ongoing negotiations between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government over a new national minimum wage to address rising inflation and food prices. READ ALSO:NLC Demands N794,000 as Minimum Wage for South-West Workers The NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly proposed a minimum wage of N615,000, while a 37-member panel established by President Bola Tinubu is working to recommend a new national minimum wa ..read more

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that his administration’s removal of fuel subsidies and foreign exchange liberation policies have positioned Nigeria at the forefront of economic growth. Tinubu stressed the importance of making difficult decisions to reposition the country’s economy and ensure its growth. He spoke about the need for currency management to remove corrupt arbitrage and opaqueness, allowing the local currency to compete with others globally. While acknowledging the challenges and drawbacks, Tinubu revealed confidence in the government’s ability to manage the situation through ..read more

Chief Cosmos Ndukwe, a former presidential aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from Abia State, has announced his resignation from the party. Ndukwe shared his resignation letter on his official Facebook page on Monday. He held various political offices, including Councillor, Deputy Local Government Chairman, Chief of Staff to the Executive Governor of Abia State, and Deputy Speaker of Abia 6th House of Assembly. The Ex-PDP Member cited personal reasons and a desire to re-evaluate his commitments and aspirations as the basis for his decision. READ ALSO: From LP, Edo’s New Depu ..read more

Former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, and ex-Minister of Information, Prof Jerry Gana have opined that Nigeria’s progress is being hindered by the lack of emphasis on education. Duke, and Gaba believed that concerted efforts are not being made to retain the country’s best minds, who could contribute to its greatness. The duo made the remarks at the public presentation of Prof Steve Okecha’s book, “The Nigerian University System: Downswings and Way Forward“, in Lagos. Duke, who chaired the occasion, lamented that education has taken a backseat, resulting in the nation’s failure to adva ..read more

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will present Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa with his certificate of return on Monday, following his victory in the Ondo governorship primary election. The announcement was disclosed by Nze Duru, the party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, in an interview with PUNCH Online on Sunday. According to Duru, the presentation will take place at the national secretariat in Abuja, although the exact timing and context of the event are unclear. READ ALSO:Tinubu Appoints Consuls-General, Chargés d’Affaires for 14 Countries The development comes af ..read more

President Bola Tinubu met with Bill Gates, Microsoft founder and philanthropist, and discussed leveraging technology to enhance transparency and accountability in governance. Speaking at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tinubu stated that technology can combat fraud, corruption, and irregularities. He shared his experience as governor of Lagos State, where he utilized technology to boost revenue and create an efficient tax system. Tinubu said: “Technology is the enemy of fraud, corruption, and irregularity. We have been working hard on improving technology. “Th ..read more

Tragedy has struck in Ondo State as Alaba Abbey, a campaign coordinator for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was brutally murdered by gunmen in his hometown of Supare Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area, on Saturday. Alaba Abbey served as a ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization Foot-Soldiers (LACO-SF) and was also the returning officer for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in his Ward 10 during the recent primary. Samuel Abbey, the Deceased’s younger brother, confirmed the assassination, stating that the family was in pain. Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, th ..read more

PROLOGUE I am honored to present my manifesto before you as a dedicated unionist, committed to fostering positive change within our student community, ljaw nation and Nigeria at large. My name is Comr.Brisibe E. Godgift and I’m committed to serving and contributing my little quota towards the growth and development of the struggle and ljaw nation at large, embodying a passion for progress and a deep commitment to the common good of our student community. Before going further, I like to specifically state that the student community of Delta ljaw extraction in Delta state is grappling with myria ..read more

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Jim Ovia, a prominent banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Ovia, a respected leader in the business community, has a proven track record of empowering young Nigerians through various initiatives. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master’s degree from the University of Louisiana. The National Student Loan Programme aims to ensure sustainable higher education and skill development for all Nigerian students and youths. READ ALSO: Tinubu Approves 20% of Palliatives for School ..read more