For the past few days, some telecom companies have been disconnecting their subscribers for very flimsy and untenable reasons. Some allege lack of NIN registration or linking while some didn’t not give any reason at all. This action is coming on the heels of the proposed struggle of the people against hunger, poverty, suffering and the suffocating economic policies of the Tinubu administration. From all indications, it wouid seem that the underlying target of the telecom companies is to limit the reach of their customers in order to restrict access and thus frustrate the protests. The contract between a telecom…
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The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, political leaders, leaders of thought, traditional leaders, trade unions, youth organizations and millions of other Nigerians in appealing to planners of the protest to shelve the plan. She urged them to give the government more time to implement all the socio-economic policies and programmes aimed at restructuring the economy for the betterment of all. The former Deputy Governor of Lagos in a release by her office in Abuja admonished that the economic reforms being implemented by the administration of President Bola Tinubu are…
Arsenal 2:1 Manchester United It’s a game of 2 halves as usual for Manchester United that showed glimpses of some good football Manchester United could be capable of in the season but something is clear from the game, Ten Hag’s style is heavily dependent on certain kind of players. Let’s look at the conclusions. 1. Injuries not coaching can still decide Manchester United’s season: The style of play is clear and depends on executing incisive one or two touch passing in the midfield in transition and building out from the back. It happens that this will need highly technical defenders…
The Nigeria Football Federation has paid glowing tributes to former football club owners, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and Senator (Dr) Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, who both passed away within two days of each other during the week. Chief Iwuanyanwu, who took over the former Spartans Football Club of Owerri (1981 WAFU Cup losing finalists) and renamed it Iwuanyanwu Nationale, died at the age of 82 on Thursday, 25th July 2024. Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Ubah, who took over the slot of Gabros International of Nnewi in the Nigeria top division, with the club renamed FC IfeanyiUbah, died in a London hospital in the…
The Hon. (Barr.) Alabi Kolade David-led Conference57, representing the 57 Council Chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State, has stated that the organizers of the planned August 1 protest do not mean well for the country. This declaration was made during a well-attended press briefing, where all 57 Council Chairmen were present. In his address, Bldr. Olusesan Daini, the Public Relations Officer of Conference57, emphasized that youths should channel their energy inward, focusing on creative and innovative contributions to support Nigeria. Daini urged young people to invest their efforts in nation-building…
The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2024 National Minimum Wage Amendment Act Bill, increasing the national minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000 for Nigerian workers. The bill was swiftly approved following its introduction by President Bola Tinubu on the same day. The decision comes after months of negotiations between the government and labor unions, who had called for a significant increase in the minimum wage to address the rising cost of living. The initial labor demand was for N494,000, which was later reduced to N250,000 before a compromise was reached at N70,000. The new law also shortens the review period…
Cautions Peddlers of Misinformation on Police Welfare Following series of misleading write-ups and social media comments alleging that the Falomo Barracks land in Lagos State has been sold, it has become pertinent for the Nigeria Police Force to address the shocking and unfounded trends of discussions on the dilapidated status of barracks and their redevelopment, specifically the Falomo Barracks and others in Lagos. While we appreciate the concerns and interests of concerned groups and individuals on the general welfare of police personnel, we aim to provide clear and accurate information about these unpalatable allegations. Due to the critical state of…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Distinguished Senator George Akume has on 21 July, 2024 approved the appointment of 8 Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM), to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM). While 3 of the DCMs are to proceed on immediate retirement, the remaining 5 are to fill up existing vacancies in the South South, South East, South West, North Central, and North West geopolitical zones. The Officers to fill up existing vacancies are; Deputy Corps Marshal Clement Oladele fdc, to represent North Central geopolitical zone, DCM Chidiebere Nkwonta, fwc, represents the South East geopolitical zone while…
As the controversy lingers, human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has asked the Supreme Court to restrain the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu, from imposing movement restrictions on Lagosians during the planned monthly environmental sanitation exercise. In a Motion on Notice filed at the registry of the Supreme Court today July 22, 2024, the fiery lawyer is seeking an order of injunction to restrain Sanwoolu and the other respondents from taking steps to restrict his movement and that of other residents of Lagos State, on the last Saturday or any other day of every…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has declared its stand on the protest being planned over economic hardship in the country. In a press statement issued on Monday, 22nd July, 2024 by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the human rights organization said it will not join the planned protest. MURIC said Nigerians should acknowledge various efforts being made by the Federal Government to alleviate the suffering of the masses. It therefore advised the youth to be creative and innovative instead of being docile, complacent and destructive. The full statement reads: “We are aware of preparations being made to protest against…