The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has hailed Nigerian workers for their patriotism, commitment to nation-building and resilience as they join their counterparts around the world to mark the 2023 Workers’ Day on May 1.In a statement on Sunday, Lawan said the workers have contributed in finding solutions to challenges and supported the efforts of government…
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has reiterated that the four new emirates created by his administration are here to stay.The governor made this known on Monday during the Workers’ Day celebrations held at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. His statement comes days after the leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, stated in…
The Organised Labour on Monday demanded the review of retirement age for all public servants from 60 to 65 years and from 35 years to 40 years of service.The Organised Labour made the demand during this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration with the theme, ‘Workers’ Rights and Socioeconomic Justice’. Past and present leaders of the Nigeria…
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau (SAN) has called on the incoming administrations at Federal and State Government levels to initiate, reinvigorate and focus on policies that promote inclusiveness, protect small and medium-sized enterprises, grow the middleclass and prioritise infrastructural development.He made this call in his Workers’ Day Message to Nigerians…
By Ayomide Otitoju Demas Nwoko – Nigerian-born artist, designer and architect, is the recipient of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia entitled The Laboratory of the Future (Giardini and Arsenale, 20th May – 26th November, 2023). The decision was approved by La Biennale’s Board of Directors, chaired by Roberto Cicutto, upon…
The factional acting chairman of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa, has rejected his suspension from the party, saying he is still in charge and has the recognition of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Apapa, who spoke during an interview on Wednesday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, maintained that his suspension as a member…
The All Progressives Congress has dissolved its Presidential Campaign Council following the victory of its flagbearer, Bola Tinubu, in the February 25 presidential election.Last October, the ruling party inaugurated the PCC to campaign for Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, in the build-up to the 2023 polls.The dissolution was contained in a statement…
The Governor-Elect of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, says he has noted with disappointment, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) unfortunate resort to threats of violence and terrorism against Abia people, since it was roundly defeated by the Labour Party (LP) in the just concluded General Elections. Dr Otti in a statement on Saturday by his…
•Governor inspects Banana island collapsed building site •Orders demolition of buildings without appropriate approvals By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the illegal activities of developers hiding under agencies of the Federal Government to build illegal structures at Banana Island in Ikoyi area of the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu blamed the collapse…
