Tinubu bans arbitrary increase in tuition fees, approves buses for students

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the authorities in all Federal Institutions of higher learning to avoid arbitrary increase in sundry fees payable and where possible defer further increase so that parents and students don’t face too many difficulties. He has also approved the provision of buses to student bodies of all universities, polytechnics, and […]

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Labour Party slams Tinubu over ministerial list

– Says nominees are mere assemblage of recycled, spent forces, anti-democracy elements, failed, clueless politicians The leadership of the Labour Party, LP, has rapped President Bola Tinubu on the first batch of ministers-nominee unveiled by the Senate on Thursday. It said the nominees were an assemblage of “recycled, spent forces and anti-democratic elements.” A statement […]

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Private depots – Emadeb, AYM Shafa, sell petrol cheaper than NNPCL, says IPMAN

● Why we’re selling cheaper than NNPCL – Emadeb Energy Services Limited Private depots, which have imported the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol sell the product cheaper than the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), it was learned at the weekend. Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) National Vice President, Alhaji […]

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‘Respect Nigeria’s democracy’: Atiku slams EIU over comments on 2023 poll

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has lashed out at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) over its comments on the 2023 election. Atiku, a former Vice President, described the EIU report as a merchant purchased by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to confuse the country in an attempt to […]

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NLC’s planned protest, strike are lawful – Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana says the Nigeria Labour Congress and its affiliates can proceed on the August 2 strike and protest as planned, saying the exercise does not translate to contempt of court. This was contained in a letter from the Falana Falana Chambers, solicitors to the NLC, by Sam Ogala, titled “Re- NLC […]

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Kanu’s call for end to sit-at-home gets more support

A coalition of pro-Biafra groups has thrown its weight behind the order by the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, for an end to sit-at-home in the Southeast. The coalition, Enugu Leaders of Pro-Biafra Organizations (ELPBO), charged the five Southeast governors to go after the enforcers of the sit-at-home, whom […]

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AU, ECOWAS threaten military action against Niger junta

African leaders yesterday resolved to rid the continent of military rule by its ultimatum to coup plotters in the Niger Republic to retrace their steps or face military action. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gave a seven-day ultimatum to them to reinstate deposed President Mohammed Bazoum or face stiff sanctions. Also, the […]

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Osun CSOs protest against hardship in Osogbo

Osun State chapter of Civil Societies Coalition (OSCSC) on Monday staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo the state capital The protest which was led by the state chairman of the coalition, Comrade Waheed Lawal said the peaceful protest was targeted against economic hardship, hikes in electricity tariff, fuel price, commercialization of Education, non provision of […]

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