As the 2025 elections approach, the people of Ibadan North Federal Constituency are eager to find a leader who truly represents their interests. With his impressive track record of public service and commitment to the welfare of his constituents, Hon. Waheed Akanbi (Biiro) is emerging as a top contender for the PDP ticket. But what…
Ohaneze Ndigbo, Afenifere, Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (ACF) and other ethnic groups have recommended regionalism and parliamentary system as the only way to tackle various challenges plaguing the country. The major ethnic groups under the aegis of the Rebirth Group,TRG, also said the country should be renamed United Regions of Nigeria, URN. This was stated…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally spoken out on the contentious tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. Atiku’s statement comes on the heels of the National Economic Council’s (NEC) recommendation to withdraw the Tax Reforms Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku cited the…
The Sokoto State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned strike over the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage. The state NLC chairman, Comrade Abdullahi Aliyu Jungle, disclosed this during a press briefing over the weekend. He revealed that the new wage, set to take effect in January 2024, will benefit…
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Tony Okocha, its former Caretaker Committee chairperson, as the substantive chairperson. Mr Okocha was elected at the party’s Delegates’ Congress held on Saturday in Port Harcourt. He was elected alongside other State Working Committee members to run the affairs of the party for…
Daddy, today marks a significant milestone in your life, and I’m honoured to celebrate this special day with you. As I reflect on the incredible impact you’ve had on my life and the lives of our family members, I’m filled with gratitude and admiration. Your commitment to providing us with quality education and perfect training…
The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced on Saturday that it will not be participating in a strike following national directives from the union’s leadership. The state chapter dismissed rumours about an alleged strike planned for Monday, December 2, 2024, as false. This decision followed an extensive discussion on minimum wage…
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has appealed to the party’s 2023 presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and other aggrieved bigwigs to return to the party. Abure made the plea in an exclusive interview with Saturday PUNCH. The embattled chairman had been at loggerheads with chieftains and…
Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, says he pleaded with late Genenral Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for an alleged coup plot in 1995. Mr Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the interdenominational unity Christmas carol and praise festival organised by the Plateau government. He was the special guest…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the general public of the sale of counterfeit combiart (Artemether Lumefantrine 20/120mg) Dispersible Tablet in Nigeria. The notification is in a public alert marked: No. 043/2024, issued on NAFDAC website, disclosing the date of manufacturing of the drug to be Feb. 2023…