ABUJA SUBMERGED:‘We have not seen anything like this before’
The rain started in trickles, small drops at a time. Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, is not immune to rainfall.
But by 10pm last Tuesday, it was no longer raindrops. It was a flood — the first of its kind in recent history. By the time the rains eased, it had caused serious upset in the city’s prime towns-Asokoro, Maitama, Guzape, Lokogoma, Garki and Wuse.
Petrol subsidy removal not immediate — Presidency Source
The removal of petrol subsidy will no longer be immediate, Vanguard gathered authoritatively last night.
Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had said in his inauguration speech Monday that the subsidy was gone, as it was not provided for in the 2023 budget.
ASUU: Court upholds FG’s ‘No work no pay’ policy
The National Industrial Court, has upheld the no work no pay policy by the Federal Government in the suit filed against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
It’s mischievous to say Tinubu removed fuel subsidy – Keyamo
Former Minister of State for Employment, Festus Keyamo on Tuesday described as mischievous reports published by a section of the media that President Bola Tinubu removed fuel subsidy.
Subsidy: Commuters groan as transport fares increase, petrol sells for N700 in Abuja
FOLLOWING the announcement of fuel subsidy removal by President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during his inaugural speech as the 16th President of Nigeria, there has been an exponential increase of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, by 100 per cent across Abuja
Fuel Subsidy: Don’t dare Nigerians — NLC warns Tinubu
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Tuesday, expressed displeasure over the pronouncement by President Bola Tinubu that the subsidy is gone without consulting relevant stakeholders and putting in place adequate measures to cushion its effect on workers.
