Category: #Governance
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STRIKE OVER! FCT TEACHERS HEAD BACK TO CLASSROOMS
The FCT wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its strike with immediate effect, clearing the way for primary and secondary school teachers to resume work. Union Chairman, Abdullahi Shafa, said the decision followed fresh intervention by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who approved a N5 billion monthly package to tackle unpaid entitlements…
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16 MONTHS IN DARKNESS: KADUNA COMMUNITY CRIES OUT OVER POWER OUTAGE
Residents of Bogodo and Janruwa in Chikun LGA, Kaduna, say they’ve been living without electricity for 16 months, blaming faulty transformers and delayed response from authorities. With a population of about 4,000, locals say the prolonged blackout has crippled small businesses, from barbing salons to drink shops, and slashed daily incomes. “We’ve tried fixing the…
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PVC PUSH: SOUTHERN KADUNA DECLARES ‘REGISTRATION EMERGENCY’ AHEAD OF 2027
Stakeholders under the Forum of Southern Kaduna CDAs have declared a “state of emergency” on voter registration, warning that low turnout in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) could weaken the zone’s political influence. Chairman, Dr Samuel Achie, raised the concern at a major meeting in Kachia, urging leaders across 54 ethnic groups to ramp…
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COCOA BOOM: OSUN PLANTS 400,000 SEEDLINGS IN 3 YEARS
Governor Ademola Adeleke says Osun has planted 400,000 cocoa seedlings since 2023, distributing them to farmers at subsidised rates as part of a broader plan to reclaim its spot among Nigeria’s top cocoa producers. But it’s not just cocoa—80,000 cashew and 60,000 oil palm seedlings have also gone into the ground, signaling a strong diversification…
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SANWO-OLU PUSHES FOR TAX AGENCIES’ AUTONOMY, HAILS LAGOS REVENUE BOOM
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for full autonomy for tax agencies across Nigeria, saying political interference is slowing down revenue growth in many states. Speaking at the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Lagos, the governor praised the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) for driving record performance. He revealed that Lagos generated about…
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FCCPC WARNS FIRMS: NO APPROVAL, NO MERGER DEALS
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned companies and investors to fully comply with merger and acquisition laws before sealing any deals. In a notice posted on its official X page, the commission said all qualifying transactions must be reported and approved in advance under the law. FCCPC stressed it can approve,…
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ALLEGED COUP PLOT: 6 PLEAD NOT GUILTY, TRIAL SET FOR APRIL 27
The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded six defendants in Department of State Services (DSS) custody over an alleged plot to overthrow the government. All six pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge including treason, terrorism, and money laundering before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. The prosecution, led by Attorney-General Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, secured an accelerated…
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₦472K BOOST: 100 ABIA YOUTHS, WOMEN GET AGRIBUSINESS START-UP CASH
The LIFE-ND has kicked off cash disbursement to agribusiness trainees in Abia State, with 100 beneficiaries receiving ₦472,000 each as start-up capital. The beneficiaries, drawn from a larger pool of 276, got their cheques in Umuahia after completing hands-on training in processing and marketing at incubation centres. State Project Coordinator Uchenna Onyeizu said more beneficiaries…
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UZODIMMA SOUNDS ALARM ON CANCER: “ACT EARLY, SAVE LIVES”
Nearly 120,000 new cases yearly—Nigeria’s cancer burden is rising, and experts say awareness could be the lifesaver. Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), Chioma Uzodimma, is calling for stronger awareness, early detection, and collective action to tackle the growing cancer crisis in Nigeria. Speaking at a cancer awareness programme at the University of Abuja…
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ANAMBRA SPORTS BOSS PUSHES FOR MERIT-BASED APPOINTMENTS TO BOOST DEVELOPMENT
Want better sports results? Anambra’s sports director says it starts with putting the right people in the right seats. The Anambra State Director of Sports, Emeka Obidinma, is calling for competence and merit in the appointment of sports officials, saying it is key to improving performance and development in the sector. Speaking in Awka, Obidinma…
