The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has opposed the proposed increase in mandatory pension contributions, warning that the move could threaten jobs, weaken businesses and slow economic recovery. The OPSN disclosed this in a statement by its member organisations, made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. The group
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed allegations by former Ogun governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, that he deceived Alliance for Democracy (AD) leaders during the 2003 political realignments. Obasanjo, in a letter on Thursday , addressed to Osoba, described Osoba’s article, “How Obasanjo Deceived Us in 2003,” as inaccurate, insisting he
.Hasty passage, an affront on the rule of law –Minority leader A total of 311 members of the House of Representatives on Thursday at plenary voted for the passage of the State Police Establishment Bill. The Speaker, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen who presided over the committee of the whole, read out
.Orders recruitment of additional 28,000 soldiers President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel. The approval aims to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. This was contained
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, to ensure unity, security and development of the country. The Head of NEMA, Enugu operations office, Mrs Priscilla Madukwe, made the call on Thursday in Agu-Ifite Awka South Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Madukwe led
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday convicted and sentenced three terrorists linked to the recent kidnapping of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State, to a life imprisonment. Justice Salim Ibrahim made the order in a judgment after the three men pleaded
.No casualties, says Mgt. No fewer than 68 passengers escaped what could have been a tragic air incident on Thursday, after an Enugu Air aircraft skidded off the runway while landing at the Benin Airport. The aircraft, with Registration Number 5N-ENR, was operating an Enugu–Benin–Lagos commercial flight when the incident
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that ongoing reforms will deliver a more transparent, accountable and sustainable electricity sector as the Federal Government inaugurated the training for 5,000 youths in smart meter installation. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe, inaugurated the initiative under the Presidential Metering
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has challenged opposition leaders to move beyond criticism and present practical, well-articulated alternatives to address Nigeria’s economic challenges, rather than merely condemning government policies. Speaking through Hon. Daniel Rejenieju at the 10th National Assembly Award Dinner Ceremony
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM), has suspended its seven-week strike after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Benue Government and the university management. The suspension was announced in a statement on Wednesday signed by the Chairperson of ASUU-MOAUM, Dr Ali Ako,