Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, to urgently resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), stressing that he will not tolerate another strike that disrupts learning in Nigerian universities. Speaking with State House correspondents after meeting the President at the Aso Rock Villa…
President Bola Tinubu has carried out a major shake-up in Nigeria’s military leadership, removing General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff and appointing General Olufemi Oluyede as his successor. The move, announced through a statement by presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare, also saw new appointments for the army, navy, and air force — marking one…
The Federal Government has officially opened applications for artisans, trainees, and technicians to register for cash grants of ₦500,000 (Five hundred thousand naira). This initiative aligns with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at reforming technical and vocational learning institutions. According to a statement from the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the…
The Nigerian economy is looking good in some sectors. This is not a harebrained assessment, despite the high inflation and the unstable exchange rate of the Naira. Those who doubt this don’t need to look far, for a reality check. The economic boom is happening at the Nigerian Exchange, where stockholders are not only recording…
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is seeking approval for a N1.5 billion expenditure to procure vehicles for the First Lady’s office. This request is part of the 2023 supplementary budget presented to the National Assembly, which has passed the second reading in the House of Representatives. Despite the prevalent poverty and hardships in the country, the…
Accompanied by Governor Dapo Abiodun and a contingent of other government officials, the group of ministers embarked on a visit to the community facing severe challenges. Governor Abiodun’s declaration of a state of emergency in the community earlier this week was prompted by the displacement of numerous residents as a result of extensive flooding. During…
Nigeria’s apex court, the Supreme Court, upheld President Bola Tinubu’s election victory on Thursday, bringing to an end a legal challenge presented by his two main rivals, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. They argued that his victory was marred by irregularities. The apex court ruling will give the 71-year-old Bola Ahmed Tinubu a clear mandate…
On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a challenge to the appeal submitted by Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), contesting the verdict of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal delivered on September 6th. Read also:Just in: Supreme Court Upholds Appeal Court’s Ruling On FCT Status Details later…
25% Votes Requirement: Supreme Court Upholds Appeal Court’s Ruling On FCT On Thursday, a significant legal precedent was set by the Supreme Court, which upheld the ruling previously handed down by the Appeal Court. This ruling clarified a fundamental aspect of presidential elections in Nigeria – that a presidential candidate does not necessarily need to…
2023 Polls: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Absent As Supreme Court Delivers Judgment On Thursday, during the momentous judgment delivery at the Supreme Court regarding the presidential election that took place on February 25, 2023, there were notable absences. Notably, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his counterpart from the Labour Party, Peter…
