Despite these achievements, Nigeria still faces significant challenges. Corruption, inadequate infrastructure, unemployment, and security threats pose hurdles to the nation’s progress. However, the Nigerian government and its people continue to work towards addressing these issues, implementing reforms, and promoting inclusive development. Nigeria, a vibrant nation in West Africa, is marking its 63rd year of independence. Over the years, this diverse country has witnessed various ups and downs, shaping its political, social, and economic landscape. As we celebrate this milestone, it is important to reflect on Nigeria’s journey, achievements, and challenges. Nigeria’s independence on October 1, 1960, marked a significant turning…
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Analyzed from the perspective of their reunion, and rejuvenation of their friendship, the fact cannot be ruled out that the level of peace in Edo’s politics is likely bound to be tolerable, particularly as the trio have in the disagreements that transpired between them been making utterances and public speeches, interviews, press conferences, and social media presence, and thereby heating up the polity. If there is any saying that has consistently stood the test of time on Nigeria’s political landscape, it is unarguably the one credited to William Clay, which says “This is quite a game, politics. There are no…
A statement by its Management said: “We refer to our previous pronouncements regarding our intent to reduce cement prices upon the completion of our new lines at the end of the year, in order to spur development in the building materials and infrastructure sectors. BUA Cement PLC, has on Sunday reduced its ex-factory cement prices to N3,500/bag, noting that it would be effective from tomorrow, 2 October, 2023. The company disclosed this on Sunday evening on its verified Twitter handle, now X. A statement by its Management said: “We refer to our previous pronouncements regarding our intent to reduce cement…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has announced a six-month increase to the minimum wage as workers are set to start an indefinite strike. Unions want the monthly wage to be raised to $255 (£210) to help deal with the sharp rise in the cost of living since Mr Tinubu took office in May. The president’s $32 increase only brings a monthly minimum salary to $70. He also pledged to speed up the rollout of cheap gas-powered buses to help with the recent tripling of fuel prices. This was prompted by Mr Tinubu’s removal of a fuel subsidy that had kept the…
A Customary Court sitting in Oke Eda, Akure, Ondo State capital, has adjourned a judgment to decide whether the failure of a father of four to pay his wife dowry can lead to losing his children to his estranged wife till October 10 Obayan had approached the court to challenge his wife, Prophetess Chibuzor Lilian Obayan, claiming that his inability to pay her dowry will make him forfeit the paternity of his children. The father of four who was asking for the dissolution of his 23-year-old marriage alleging that his wife eloped with one of the workers of their church…
The Akwa Ibom State Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission, EARCOM, has tasked the Ibom leadership and Entrepreneurial Development Center, Ibom LED, to judiciously implement the entrepreneurship vision of Governor Umo Eno in the State. Chairman of the Commission, Dr Dorothy Thompson, gave the charge while chatting with newsmen in reaction to the approval of 250 miilion Naira by Governor Eno, for the training and mobilisation of about 400 entrepreneurs in the State, during the formal flag-off, of the Made in Akwa Ibom Trade Fair at Ibom-Led Headquarters, (Former Ibom E-Library), IBB Avenue, Uyo), as part of activities to commemorate the…
Hon. Prince Aniefiok Attah, the member representing Nsit Atai State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, has empowered his campaign promise of empowering his constituents with 6 million Naira business grants within his 100 days in office. In a ceremony held on Saturday at Odot, the headquarters of the constituency, Attah disbursed over 6 million naira cash gift to 40 youths drawn from the 10 political wards of the area. Attah also unveiled his constituency office. Likening the grant to seed, the lawmaker advised beneficiaries to sow and nurture it, instead of squandering it on frivolities. He…
Sources told SaharaReporters that many senators were disappointed with Akpabio’s opening of the Office of the First Lady to the Senate President, which did not exist in the previous Assemblies. Senate President Godswill Akpabio is again in the eye of the storm for creating an office for his wife, Ekaette Unoma Akpabio. Unoma is the founder of Family Life Enhancement Initiative (FLEI), a non-governmental organisation. Sources told SaharaReporters that many senators were disappointed with Akpabio’s opening of the Office of the First Lady to the Senate President, which did not exist in the previous Assemblies. “There is outrage in the…
A coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CNYL) has written to President Bola Tinubu, demanding the appointment of a Senior Special Assistant to the President (SSAP) on Youth Affairs. Mr Nehemiah Zaka, the National Coordinator of the CNYL, who spoke on behalf of the coalition, made the call in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Zaka said that a letter of appeal signed by 42 youth organisations made up of youth activists to this effect had already been written to the President. He said that the coalition also demanded other appointments from among renowned and practicing youth development experts and professionals.…
Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman on Thursday in Abuja set up a nine-man committee to intervene in the impeachment crisis rocking Ondo State Government. Mr Edwin Olofu, Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary announced this in a statement. He said the committee which would be under the leadership of Aminu Masari, a former governor of Katsina State would also see to the peaceful reconciliation of all parties involved. “The national secretariat of the party is really concerned about the unfortunate political situation in Ondo State, which if not quickly averted, may lead to further disaffection among party faithful.…