Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Monday a 50 per cent reduction in transportation fares charged by buses operated by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and a 25 per cent reduction by yellow buses across the state. This measure is aimed at cushioning the effects of the removal of fuel subsidies on…
The Presidential Steering Committee on Palliatives, which includes the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), is meeting with Federal Government representatives at Aso Rock, Abuja, to review progress from three subcommittees working on plans to mitigate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal. SAHEL gathered that the meeting, which was held…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has warned his newly inaugurated commissioners and advisers against corrupt conduct even as he restated his commitment to the full implementation of the five point agenda. In a press statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed stated that; “Declaring open a three day executive retreat for commissioners and advisers,…
A coalition of Quranic Reciters, Memorizers and Learners has asked the Senate to reject former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The former governor’s name is among the 28 President Bola Tinubu submitted to the senate for screening and confirmation. But at a press conference in Bauchi on Sunday, the Director of Education for the Sheikh…
Organizers of the Big Brother Naija ‘All Stars’ season have unveiled a new twist to the eviction show which is set to take off from next week. During the live show, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu said the judges will comprise of ex-BBNaija housemates from different seasons. He revealed that they will all brainstorm to save one…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has told the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, that there is no order, be it interim, interlocutory or perpetual, from either the National Industrial Court or any other court restraining Nigerian workers from participating in peaceful rallies convened by it. It also reminded the Federal…
The Federal Government has lamented that the Second Niger Bridge may be blocked if miscreants continue to vandalize the metal components on the bridge. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Mr. Mahmuda Mamman stated this on Sunday when he visited the bridge to ascertain the level of the recent vandalization of…
Former Lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has listed thirteen reasons, Nigerians should not support the invasion of Niger Republic. Sani who is an activist, advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to be compelled to invade Niger Republic, noting that during Nigeria’s military rule, its citizens fought alone, as he advised Nigeriens to fight their battle. Recall that…
Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu won’t regret nominating him to serve as a minister in his cabinet. Wike stated this when he appeared before the red chamber for screening on Monday afternoon. Wike is the only chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the ministerial list of the…
Adamawa State government has reviewed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Sunday across the state. The state government on Monday reviewed the curfew from 24 hours earlier declared to 6pm to 6am. This development is to enable people to continue with their lawful businesses. Recall that Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State imposed a 24-hour…
