By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has dismissed claims by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) that doctors benefitted from an upgrade of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), describing the allegation as misleading and capable of escalating industrial tension in the health sector. Dr. Mannir Bature, NMA’s National…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has outlined the National Assembly’s legislative priorities as it enters the final 16 months of the 10th Assembly, emphasizing electoral reforms, constitutional review, and the passage of the 2026 Appropriation Bill. In a statement on Tuesday, Bamidele noted that with only 16 of the constitutionally allotted 48…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice Emmanuel Subilim of the National Industrial Court has directed workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to suspend their ongoing industrial action pending the hearing and determination of the originating summons. The ruling followed an application by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, seeking a court order to compel…
By Ayomide Otitoju Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out an ex-parte motion filed by the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. At proceedings on Tuesday, Kanu’s counsel, Mr. Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has pledged his administration’s commitment to securing a better future anchored on strong institutions, sustainable economic growth, empowered youth, inclusive development and lasting stability, as the state formally commenced activities to mark its 50th anniversary. The governor made the pledge on Monday at the opening ceremony of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called for the immediate release of over ₦130 billion in statutory allocations reportedly withheld from the state’s local governments, warning that the blockade is crippling grassroots governance and causing hardship for workers and residents. In a statewide broadcast on Monday, Adeleke addressed the illegal occupation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Paramount Ruler of Bangha Kingdom in Khana Local Government Area, Rivers State, Suanu Baridam, narrowly survived an attack by gunmen on Sunday evening, sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg. The first-class traditional ruler was returning from an engagement in Okwale community when assailants ambushed his convoy around 5:30 p.m. on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), accompanied by 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly and nine members of the House of Representatives. The announcement was made on Monday at a political event held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano. Speaking to…
The corruption trial of former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in London was delayed on Monday due to legal and technical issues, lawyers involved in the case said. Alison-Madueke, 65, who also served as the first female president of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), faces five counts of accepting bribes…
