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The Trade Union Congress has directed its affiliated unions to suspend their declared industrial action over the Federal Government’s handing over of King’s College, Lagos, to the Old Boys’ Association of the institution. The directive followed an emergency meeting between the TUC leadership and the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Monday in Abuja. The development is expected to pave …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The federal government has raised $1.23 trillion through two bond issues under the President’s Energy Sector Debt Relief Program as it moves to pay off audited legacy obligations to electric power generation companies (GenCos). The Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET), Akin Odeyemi, disclosed this in Abuja, saying that through the inaugural …

NISO Begins Second Phase of Training to Strengthen National Network Operations – Core Reporters NISO begins second phase of training to strengthen national network operations From our journalist Abuja (Core Reporters) — The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has launched the second phase of its capacity building program for system operators, aimed at strengthening the technical competence and operational readiness …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has reiterated his Rainbow Coalition’s support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Wike ​‌‍‌‌‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠⁠‍⁠‌​​‌​gave the assurance in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said his support for Tinubu was being channeled through the coalition, …

Daud Olatunji The Olubadan of Ibadanland and former governor of Oyo State, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has said he has no preferred or anointed candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Ladoja made the issue clear when Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, lawyer Hazeem Gbolarumi, and other party leaders visited his palace to seek his royal blessing …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri The MP, representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency in Borno State, Hon. Usman Midala Balami has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Accord Party, insisting that his decision became necessary after consulting stakeholders and numerous supporters to pursue his legislative initiatives covering education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, skills acquisition, technology, research, security, constitutional reform and …

Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has authorized the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and other institutions he attends to release his academic records to persons who make legitimate requests. Obi gave the approval through a statement released on Tuesday by his media aide, Valentine Obienyem. The move comes amid renewed public discussion about the academic qualifications of …

Post views: 23 By Silvernews The National Association of Professional Footballers of Nigeria (NANPF) has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of deliberately blocking its General Secretary, Comrade Austin Popo, from meeting visiting FIFA and CAF delegations. In a statement released by its communications directorate, the NANPF, which describes itself as the only recognized players’ union representing professional footballers …

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye has appointed veteran sports journalist and former President of the Nigerian National League (NNL), Chief George Aluo, Media Consultant to the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development. The appointment forms part of the Office’s ongoing efforts to strengthen …

By Chief Abiodun Oladimeji Lasile The theme, “Building a Better Egba Ogboni: Prospects and Challenges,” is particularly important at a time when our society is confronted by declining moral values, family disputes, communal conflicts, youth restiveness, distrust of institutions and an increasing disconnection between the younger generation and the ethical foundations of our culture. The question before us is therefore …