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In a significant tribute to the late literary luminary, Prof. Chinua Achebe, Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has unveiled plans to rename the Anambra International Airport.  The announcement came during the Independence Day celebration at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, where Governor Soludo declared the airport’s new name as “Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri.” During his address, Governor Soludo emphasized his commitment to propel the state’s rapid development, affirming that Anambra would overcome its challenges.  He commended the tradition of naming various projects after those who contributed to Nigeria’s independence in 1960 but noted that most honorees…

In a landmark address marking Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary, President Bola Tinubu has declared the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) a “den of malfeasance” in need of a comprehensive overhaul.  Tinubu, who has already initiated the process, announced the appointment of a new leadership for the CBN. During his nationwide broadcast on Sunday, October 1, 2023, President Tinubu revealed that a special investigator would soon present findings on past shortcomings and strategies to prevent their recurrence.  He stressed that the future monetary policy set by the CBN would prioritize the welfare of all Nigerians, rather than serving the interests of…

Daud Olatunji In a devastating incident that marred Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations, 20 lives were tragically lost as a fuel tanker exploded on the Warri-Benin Expressway. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Sunday at Koko junction along the Warri – Benin Highway, situated in the Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. The calamity unfolded when a tanker, carrying its volatile cargo, toppled over, spilling fuel onto the roadway.  Reports suggest that some individuals were attempting to collect spilled fuel when a spark from a faulty vehicle triggered a catastrophic explosion, resulting in the loss of 20…

Leaders of Nigeria’s organized labor have convened at the presidential Villa in a crucial meeting summoned by the presidency in a final attempt to avert a nationwide strike planned by labor unions to protest the hardships caused by the removal of fuel subsidies. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have separately initiated efforts to stage a national strike set to begin on Tuesday. The government had previously attempted to thwart the strike by citing an ex parte injunction obtained several months ago.  However, labour dismissed this argument, asserting that they were not bound by an…

….Announces Provisional Wage Increase For Low-Grade Workers Daud Olatunji  President Bola Tinubu has announced a six-month temporary wage increase for some workers in the country. The President announced the increase in his first Independence Anniversary speech on Sunday. The wage increase is to help cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal, which has led to a surge in the cost of living in the country. “Based on our talks with labour, business and other stakeholders, we are introducing a provisional wage increment to enhance the federal minimum wage without causing undue inflation,” Tinubu said.” “For the next six months,…

Daud Olatunji  In a significant development, radio, television, theater, and arts industries are set to come to a standstill as workers join a nationwide indefinite strike beginning October 3, 2023.  The announcement came through a notice issued by the Radio, Television, Theatre, and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), with General Secretary Comrade A. Akpausoh at the helm. This decision follows a crucial meeting of the National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on September 26, 2023.  During the meeting, it was unanimously resolved that all affiliate unions should participate in a…

Daud Olatunji Legal experts, nursing, and medical professionals are raising concerns about unregistered auxiliary nurses operating within Nigeria’s healthcare system.  They emphasize that individuals in the healthcare sector must either be registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria or be considered unqualified. Quackery, they insist, is a crime in Nigeria’s healthcare system and constitution, and unauthorized individuals should not provide medical or healthcare services without proper training and licensing. Auxiliary nurses, defined as nursing assistants who assist patients with daily activities under the supervision of registered nurses, have come under scrutiny.  The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and…

Daud Olatunji The Ebonyi State Government’s shocking revelation: Six inmates with HIV and nine with tuberculosis have been identified within the confines of the Abakaliki Correctional Centre.  This alarming discovery was disclosed by the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ben Odo, during a media briefing held at the Old Government House in Abakaliki.  This unsettling news comes amid Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary, 27 years since Ebonyi State’s inception, and 152 days into Governor Francis Nwifuru’s term. The Abakaliki Correctional Centre, designed to house 387 inmates, currently crams in over 1,336 detainees. During a visit in June, Odo and…

 Daud Olatunji  The Ogun State Police Command has emphatically refuted claims of a kidnapping incident at Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School, Abeokuta. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Omolola Odutola said this in a statement on Saturday  Odutola said police, after a thorough investigation, have categorically stated that the alleged case of kidnapping is nothing more than a baseless rumor She said that the controversy arose following an online news report that three students of the aforementioned school had been kidnapped on Friday, September 29, 2023. The State Police Command, however, asserts that this report is entirely…

Daud Olatunji   In a landmark ruling that spanned more than eleven hours, the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal convened in Abeokuta, Ogun State, delivered a unanimous verdict on Saturday, affirming Governor Dapo Abiodun as the rightful winner of the March 18 election. Presiding over the tribunal, Justice Hamidu Kunaza pronounced the dismissal of the petition filed against Governor Abiodun by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu. The tribunal’s decision was resolute, deeming Adebutu’s petition as “incompetent, defective, and lacking in merit.” Governor Abiodun had originally secured victory with 276,298 votes, with Ladi Adebutu amassing…