President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime says it remains committed to renegotiating the conditions of service of all workers in public universities across the country. Labour minister Chris Ngige announced this when he received members of the government side of the 2009 federal government/university-based unions agreement renegotiation committee led by its chairman, Nimi Briggs, on Monday in…

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 PDP and APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa has rejected the result of Saturday’s local government election announced by the state Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC). The election was conducted on April 9, and the results were announced on April 10. The outcome showed that all the 21 council chairmanship…

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Political parties logo The police in Osun on Monday said political parties must get approval before holding rallies or processions as campaigns for the state’s 2022 governorship election kicks off. The command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, said the directive became imperative to avoid clashes between political parties’ supporters and to enable the…

The CRDB Bank has dished out some 8.0bn/- loans through its newly established Al Barakah account merely five months since the introduction of the services in the market. The account has attracted some 8000 clients who have deposited over 6.0bn/- under the services that does neither offer deposits nor charge loan interest rates. Thus some…

THE Ruling CCM party's Secretary General, Daniel Chongolo, has warned its cadres against making preparations for the 2025 general election, urging them to focus on the upcoming intra-party elections. Mr Chongolo said they noted with concern the tendency by some party members who were making groundwork for the councillorship and general elections in 2024 and…

BANK of Tanzania (BoT) has reversed down treasury bonds coupon rates to realign the instruments with current debt market reality. The move announced over the weekend comes into effect as this week the 20 years government bond goes to hammer on Wednesday. The rates, for example, the coupon rate for 25 years bond, investors' darling…

THE Court of Appeal has dismissed for lack of merits the appeal by two poachers, who were each sentenced to either pay 63m/-fine or jailed 20 years for unlawful possession of one piece of elephant tusk, a government trophy, worth 31.5m/-. Justices Gerald Ndika, Rehema Kerefu and Panterine Kente ruled against the poachers, Chande Ngayaga…

NATURAL Resources and Tourism Minister, Amb Dr Pindi Chana, has urged Tanzanians to turn in big numbers at the commemoration of 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere on Wednesday in Butiama, Mara, where Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa is expected to be the chief guest. Speaking in Dodoma on Sunday, the…

Monday, April 11, 2022 Wastedump used to illustrate the story The Cross River Waste Management Agency (CRWMA) has appealed to Calabar residents to be patient with the agency over the delay in waste evacuation as the city battles stench oozing from over-filled bins in and around their areas. The appeal is contained in a statement…

Monday, April 11, 2022 Ice block sellers are doing brisk business in Kano due to the intense heat experienced in the metropolitan area during the ongoing Ramadan fasting. An ice block costs N150 and above, depending on its size and the area it is sold. The weather forecast in Kano ranges from 40°C to 43°C…

Monday, April 11, 2022 Drivers Licence (Credit: Explain) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will provide a single licence for motor vehicle drivers and motorcycle riders. The sector commander, RS6.1, Rivers, Salisu Galadunci, said, “If you are a motorcycle and motor vehicle rider/driver, you will not need to process driver’s licence for the…

Why I Am Running For President – Osinbajo Dear Nigerians, for the past seven years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot, a servant of the nation in war and peace, and a man of integrity, President Muhammadu Buhari. We have, together, worked through some of the most difficult times in…