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Nigerians in Philippines, Cambodia threaten to sue FG over demand for monthly dues

Nigerians in Philippines, Cambodia threaten to sue FG over demand for monthly dues

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Nigerians living in the Philippines and Cambodia have threatened to initiate legal action against the Federal Government unless a fresh directive requiring them to pay compulsory monthly and annual dues is withdrawn. In a petition to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the diaspora group condemned a public […]

Economic reforms yet to fully impact businesses, says NECA

Economic reforms yet to fully impact businesses, says NECA

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) says businesses across the country are yet to fully experience the expected benefits of the Federal Government’s ongoing economic reforms. Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of NECA, said this in an interview with Newsmen on Sunday in Abuja while assessing the administration’s economic performance. Oyerinde acknowledged that the removal of […]

2027: ADC, Atiku won’t get 10% in Rivers – Wike vows

2027: ADC, Atiku won’t get 10% in Rivers – Wike vows

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, has vowed that the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, would not secure upto 10% of the total vote that would be cast for the Presidential election in Rivers State.

Group monitors NDC results, says Senator Umeh failed in re-election bid

Group monitors NDC results, says Senator Umeh failed in re-election bid

Political group, Concerned Political Observers, has said it is closely monitoring the official release of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, primary election results in Anambra State to ensure that they accurately reflect the outcomes recorded at the various local government venues. The group, which described the election as one of the most significant political developments […]

2027: Forgive our shortcomings, support APC again – Nwifuru

2027: Forgive our shortcomings, support APC again – Nwifuru

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appealed to the people of the state to forgive the shortcomings of his administration and those of elected lawmakers, urging them to support the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections.

Biafra Day: We need structured national dialogue on Igbo question — Soludo

Biafra Day: We need structured national dialogue on Igbo question — Soludo

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has called for a structured national conversation on the place of the Igbo in Nigeria, urging stakeholders to embrace intellectual engagement and constructive dialogue rather than agitation. Soludo made the call during a stage performance titled The Tale of Two Nnamdis, written by Tobe […]

2027: Senate seat not for business moguls, says Senator Nwebonyi

2027: Senate seat not for business moguls, says Senator Nwebonyi

Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate and Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has said that the Senate is not a platform for business moguls, but for individuals with intellectual capacity to make laws for the country.

Insecurity in Oyo: APC knocks Makinde, demands resignation

Insecurity in Oyo: APC knocks Makinde, demands resignation

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Governor Seyi Makinde over his comments on the security situation in the state, describing them as a misrepresentation of the constitutional role of state governors in addressing insecurity.

Child birth: Clerics, children, health experts demand urgent reform of Nigeria’s maternity consent law

Child birth: Clerics, children, health experts demand urgent reform of Nigeria’s maternity consent law

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Church leaders, children, women advocates and healthcare professionals have called on the Federal Government to urgently review Nigeria’s medical consent policies, warning that pregnant women and unborn babies continue to face avoidable deaths because of delays caused by spousal consent requirements during medical emergencies. The passionate appeal was made Sunday ,during […]