Rising from a meeting of its stakeholders, the Nigeria Labour Congress on Monday says it has voided the national convention that returned the National Chairman of Labour Party, Julius Abure, and his National Working Committee. To fill the vacuum, the stakeholders said the congress would set up a transition committee to oversee the affairs…
Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government to reverse the 245 per cent electricity hike by electricity distribution companies. The National Secretary of the Association, Nnamdi Ajibo, made this known in a statement on Monday while reacting to the tariff hike for Band A electricity customers….
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said that he never envisaged that he would work with two deputy governors before the end of his eight years in office. Governor Obaseki made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as his new deputy governor. Omobayo replaced the former deputy governor, Philip…
Maverick entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reacted to comedian, AY’s marital crisis. AY recently took to social media to reveal that his 20 years friendship/marriage to his wife, Mabel, was slipping out of his hands. His revelation elicited mixed reactions, with many blaming AY for the marital crisis. Reacting, Charly…
Popular actor and comedian Babatunde Bernard Tayo, aka Baba Tee, has shared his opinion on the DNA test controversy rocking social media. MAGIC FM reports that Nigerians have been divided over whether DNA tests are necessary or not, given recent cases of paternity fraud. In a recent interview, Baba Tee said the high rate…
Obaseki picked 37-year-old Omobayo Godwin as his new deputy. Shortly after the Edo State House of Assembly impeached the state deputy governor Philip Shaibu, the state Governor, Godwin Obaseki picked his replacement. Obaseki picked 37-year-old Omobayo Godwin as his new deputy. A video posted by Channels Television on X shows that Omobayo’s inauguration was set…
The Refereeing Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has expelled centre referee Zaharaudeen Nasiru from officiating in the Nigeria National League, NNL. Nasiru’s sacking was necessitated following his poor officiating in the matchday 17 encounter between Jigawa Golden Stars and Sporting Supreme. He awarded a goal that had been scored through a…
Popular Nigerian crossdresser and content producer James Obialor, alias James Brown, recently sparked internet debate after a video of him discussing his senior colleague Bobrisky became viral. In the viral video, James Brown expressed his sadness about the unfortunate situation of his senior colleague. He commented that the media coverage of Bobrisky’s current condition…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, says the Federal Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) plans to extend electricity tariff hike beyond Band A consumers to other Nigerians categorised under other bands. Falana, who was a guest on a television programme, said the recent tariff increase for Band A consumers by the government…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has debunked rumours making the rounds that he is leaving the party, insisting that he stands for peaceful resolution of issues in the party. He made the remarks on Sunday when he donated a borehole to Pantami Sheep Market in Gombe State, a…