Weak opposition endangering democracy, leaders warn at Oladipo roundtable
By Esther Onyegbula Political leaders, scholars and party representatives have raised alarm over the weakening state of opposition politics in Nigeria, warning that democracy cannot survive without a vibrant counterforce to keep the ruling party in check. Speaking at the David Oladipo Leadership Roundtable themed “Nigeria and Opposition Politics” on Tuesday, in Lagos, the convener, […]
ADC in Crisis: Lukman warns of power struggle, says party risking irrelevance
A founding member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Salihu Lukman, has raised alarm over what he described as intensifying internal wrangling that threatens the survival of the party.
You can’t impose taxes on sex workers, illicit activities, CSCHEI tells FG
A Civil Society Organization, under the umbrella of the Civil Society Organisations on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI), has faulted the Federal Government’s new tax policy requiring sex workers and individuals engaged in illicit activities to pay taxes.
2009 Agreement: SSANU, NASU begin indefinite strike October 6
BARRING any last minute change the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has threatened to commence indefinite strike on October 6, after the end of its two-week extension of ultimatum to the government over the abandonment of renegotiation of the 2009 Agreement.
Nigeria @ 65: Tinubu has reset Economy, charted new course – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC on Wednesday hailed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, declaring that the administration has successfully “reset” Nigeria’s economy and charted a new course for stability, growth and national prosperity.
Power supply, major milestone for Bayelsa at 29 – Diri
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described the procurement of a 60-megawatt gas turbine by his administration as a landmark achievement worth celebrating as the state marks its 29th anniversary.
