Akume Following the dissolution of boards of agencies by President Bola Tinubu in June 2023, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has set up an ad hoc committee to review the resumes of individuals who will fill board appointments, according to a report in Sunday PUNCH The ad hoc committee is being co-chaired by a former …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday endorsed the 30-day implementation plan of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the federal government and the organised labour represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC). Briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister …

The Court of Appeal Abuja has sacked the lawmaker representing Adamawa North, Senator Elisha Abbo. Delivering judgement, the three-member panel presided over by Justice C.E. Nwosu-Iheme, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue a Certificate of Return to Amos Yohanna as the duly elected senator representing the senatorial district in the National Assembly. The appellate court vacated the tribunal judgement which …

The late rapper, singer, songwriter, ‘Mohbad’ Nigerian street hop singer and former rapper under Naira Marley’s Marlian Music record label, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad is dead. Mohbad died in the early hours of today, Tuesday, September 12, 2023. According to PulseNG, the rapper sadly passed away from an ear infection. Sources from the singer’s team told the …

Following the motion moved by a former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on the floor of the Senate on July 5, 2023, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is set to embark on a visit to victims and communities ravaged by flood in Remo and Ijebu areas of Ogun East Senatorial District. The tour starts from Ijebu-Ode on …

  A renowned human right activist and foreign-trained lawyer, Mr. Manfred Ekpe, has asked Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Umo Eno, to come clean on the Presidential Election Tribunal judgement delivered on September 6, 2023. This is just as he challenged the governor to openly congratulate President Bola Tinubu if he wants to redeem himself from the accusation. But, in …

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, has lauded the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for putting their lives, welfare, and livelihood at stake to protect the citizens, stating that members of the Force deserved the best applause in the country. The ministry’s Deputy Director, Press, Bolaji O. Kazeem, who made this known in a press statement, on …

Just recently the delegates at the Fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5), in Bonn, Germany, adopted a global framework for a planet free of harm from chemicals and waste. HELEN OJI reports. The framework is based around 28 targets that aim to improve the sound management of chemicals and waste. Governments have committed to create the regulatory environment to reduce chemical …

A combined photo of former Cross River governor, Donald Duke and Senator Florence Ita-Giwa Read statement issued by former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke on some allegations made against him by society lady, Florence Ita Giwa. It is published hereunder in extenso: Why I never respond to the aspersions of Madam Florence Ita Giwa, on my person, By Donald …

Some Nigerians expressed reservation at the position of TUC on recent warming strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). MOSES JOHN  writes on views expressed by some stakeholders.  The essence of trade unions’ activities is for the welfare as well as  defense of her members against policies of government considered inimical to the survival of the members. The recent removal …