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Telecom union Indefinite Strike Starting April 4
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has issued a stern warning of an indefinite strike set to commence on April 4. The announcement came through a statement signed by the union’s General Secretary, Mr. Okonu … Continue Reading
President tinubu Closes $7 billion India Investment deal
The Nigeria Federal Government has successfully inked a monumental $7 billion investment deal with India, marking a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of foreign investments.
The announcement was made by Mr. Gangadharan Balasubramanian, the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, … Continue Reading
Trump Supports Nigeria’s Ban on Twitter
Former US President Donald Trump issued a statement supporting the Nigerian government’s decision to ban Twitter activities in the country for deleting a tweet by the official handle of the Nigerian president, Muhamadu Buhari.
“Congratulations to the country of Nigeria, … Continue Reading
SIM Registration: Nigerians worry over National Identity Number (NIN) requirements
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerians have reacted expressing worries following the two weeks ultimatum issued by the Ministry of communications for citizens to submit their National Identity Number (NIN) to their mobile phones service providers or risk being disconnected.
The news … Continue Reading
Wike, Abiodun present 2021 budget to state assemblies
The Executive Governors of Rivers State and Ogun State, Barr. Nyesom Wike and Dr. Dapo Abiodun have presented before their state assemblies the state’s 2021 budget respectively.
Accompanied by officials of the State Executive Council, Nyesom Wike presented the state’s … Continue Reading
Why I Suspended Onnoghen – Buhari (FULL TEXT)
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended Justice Walter Onnoghen and has sworn-in Justice Tanko Mohammed as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Below is the text of the address by President Muhammadu Buhari on the suspension of Justice Walter Nkanu Samuel Onnoghen … Continue Reading
US, UK Warn Against Rigging in Nigeria’s February Polls
The United States and the United Kingdom announce repercussions, including visa restrictions, for election interference and election-related violence.
The US stated in a statement published on the US embassy website that it does not support any particular candidate but believes in the democratic tenets of … Continue Reading