In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing leadership crisis within the Labour Party, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero has reportedly directed union members across the country to occupy LP offices nationwide, according to sources close to the labour movement. The directive comes amid growing tensions between factions within the party, with the NLC
Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State, a senior government official serving in Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration has raised alarming concerns over what he describes as a coordinated effort to extend the recently imposed state of emergency beyond its constitutional limits. Speaking under condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the allegations, the commissioner told KIIN360
The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarret Tenebe, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently conduct bye-elections for two vacant legislative seats in the state. In a statement released on Monday, Tenebe expressed concern over the prolonged absence of representation for the Edo Central Senatorial District and
The Presidency has swiftly dismissed rumors circulating online that President Bola Tinubu has removed Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Reports claiming that Yakubu had been replaced by Professor Bashiru Olamilekan, in what was described as a “sweeping change” in the leadership of the electoral body, went viral
Edo State Governor, Mr. Monday Okpebholo, has approved the long-awaited payment of gratuities to pensioners, addressing a backlog that dates back to 2012. The payment, which has been a source of significant hardship for retired civil servants in the state, marks a major step towards alleviating the financial struggles of many pensioners. In a statement
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, on Monday dismissed claims of any vacancy in the party leadership, following the recent Supreme Court judgment. Speaking at a public conference ahead of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the party’s secretariat, Abure emphasized that the Supreme Court’s ruling was clear in reaffirming
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday announced the appointment of Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC–Esan West) as the new Majority Leader, following the recent shift in the House’s political dynamics. The All Progressives Congress (APC) now holds a majority with 13 seats, after four lawmakers defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour
Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré has sparked global debate with his assertion that no country has achieved significant development under democracy. Speaking in the wake of his government’s ongoing transition from military rule, Traoré emphasized the limitations of Western-style democracy in addressing the unique challenges faced by African nations. His remarks come amid heightened scrutiny
The Labour Party (LP) has plunged deeper into crisis following a Supreme Court judgment that upheld Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman. In a dramatic twist, Abure and the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, have called for separate National Executive Council (NEC) meetings, signaling a widening rift within the party’s
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has raised alarm over the delay in the implementation of the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage for local government workers and primary school teachers, revealing that around 20 states have yet to roll out the wage increase. According to Alhaji Haruna Kankara, the National President of NULGE,
