Abdulmumuni Abiola: A Better Way to Immortalize My Father is to Alleviate Poverty Tell us about your mum. Who was she, and how do you describe her legacy?Alhaja Kudirat Abiola was a humble lady, born in Zaria. She had four siblings (two older brothers and two younger sisters). After she graduated from high school, she […]
As organized labour and workers anxiously await an update on the minimum wage struggle, reactions have continued to trail the shutdown of the national grid by the unions during the two-day nationwide strike. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) initiated an indefinite strike on Monday, demanding an increase in the […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s government for not disclosing spending details of loans obtained by former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari. The suit names the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the […]
Reflecting on the significant events that have shaped Nigeria, the June 12, 1993, presidential election stands out positively. This event, won by the late Chief MKO Abiola, remains significant 31 years later. Prof. Odion Akhaine, who was detained for advocating the revalidation of the election, laments that the values of June 12 are not being […]
A former federal prosecutor has predicted that Donald Trump has a significant chance of spending the rest of his life in prison if he loses the upcoming presidential election, RadarOnline.com has reported. Harry Litman, who served as a U.S. attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania during the Clinton Administration, noted the numerous criminal charges […]
After nearly a year since the passing of Nigerian rapper and singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, the results of his autopsy have been disclosed, shedding light on the potential cause of his demise. The autopsy report, which circulated online yesterday, suggests a probable link between Mohbad’s death and an adverse drug reaction. While […]
In a daring and meticulously planned operation, Israeli security forces have successfully rescued four hostages from Gaza, marking a significant achievement in the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The rescue, executed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in coordination with the Shin Bet security agency, took place in the city of Rafah, a known Hamas stronghold. […]
Authorities Apprehend 15 Online Scammers in Abuja and Port Harcourt In a major crackdown on internet fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 15 suspected fraudsters, with 4 nabbed in Abuja and 11 in Port Harcourt. This coordinated effort is part of the EFCC’s ongoing commitment to tackling the rising threat of […]
Nigerian Governors Declare Inability to Pay N60,000 Minimum Wage In a significant development, Nigerian state governors have collectively declared their inability to meet the proposed N60,000 minimum wage due to budgetary constraints. The announcement was made following a recent meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), where the financial implications of the new wage proposal […]
Legal Ruling: Multichoice Must Offer One Month Free DSTV, GOTV Service to Nigerians In a landmark decision, the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has mandated Multichoice Nigeria to provide all Nigerian subscribers on the DSTV and GOTV platforms with one month of free subscription. The ruling, delivered on Friday, June 7th, also includes an N150 […]
