NLC to embark on nationwide strike from Wednesday over removal of fuel subsidy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide strike from next Wednesday. The strike was declared over the removal of fuel subsidy which has led to an outcry across different parts of the country. Channels Television reported that the congress made the announcement on Friday, June 2, after a National […]
Tinubu appoints Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff, Akume SGF
The President, Bola Tinubu, on Friday, appointed the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as his new Chief of Staff. He also appointed a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, as Deputy Chief of Staff and Former Minister of Special Duties, George Akume, as Secretary to […]
Sanwo-Olu frees 49 inmates in Lagos
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, has approved the release of 49 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state. According to a Thursday statement, Sanwo-Olu signed the Release Order on May 26, 2023. The statement said the move was part of […]
France influencers: Jail threat for those found flouting new ad laws.
Influencers often do no not declare they are accepting money in return for promoting products on their platforms Influencers in France could now face jail time if they are found to have broken new promotion regulations, after legislation was formally adopted on Thursday. The tough new laws aim to protect consumers […]
British Airways has been fined $1.1m by US government
British Airways has been fined $1.1m (£878,000) by the US government over claims it failed to pay refunds for cancelled flights during the pandemic. The US Department of Transportation said the airline had not provided “timely refunds to passengers” for abandoned or rescheduled flights to and from the country. It said it […]
Mexican police found 45 bags of human remains
Mexican authorities have found 45 bags containing human remains in a ravine outside the western city of Guadalajara. Officials were searching for seven young call centre workers, who had been reported missing last week, when they found the bodies. The remains include men and women, and the number of bodies is not yet […]
Elon Musk: Twitter boss reclaims title of world’s richest person
Elon Musk has reclaimed his title as the world’s richest person, knocking the boss of luxury goods giant LMVH, Bernard Arnault, off the top spot. His net worth has soared by $55.3bn (£44.44bn) since January to $192bn (£153.24bn), after a rise in the value of his electric car company Tesla. Mr Arnault’s fortune […]
What You Don’t Know About Bola Tinubu – the ‘godfather’ who has been sworn in as Nigeria’s president
Bola Tinubu, 71, has been sworn in as Nigeria’s president after winning the country’s most competitive election since the end of military rule in 1999. Widely credited with reshaping Nigeria’s commercial hub Lagos, Mr Tinubu saw off a divided opposition party and a youth-backed third-party candidate in February’s election. Defeated candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter […]
Court Steps Down Obi’s Petition Against Tinubu For 10 Minutes Over Improper Schedule Of Evidence
The petition was stepped down by the court following poor schedule of documents being sought to be tendered to establish the allegations of malpractices during the Presidential election. At the resumed hearing, the court discovered that the documents were not properly scheduled as ordered by the court. Some discrepancies were uncovered while rendering […]
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