The National Judicial Council (NJC) has invalidated the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State, directing Governor Hope Uzodinma to reverse the decision and appoint the most senior judicial officer in the state, in accordance with constitutional provisions. In a statement released after its 108th meeting held on April
As Nigeria commemorates International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2025, labour unions nationwide have renewed calls for an urgent review of the ₦70,000 minimum wage, citing the escalating cost of living and inflation that have rendered current earnings insufficient. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have expressed concerns over the
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its first price data compiled through a groundbreaking crowdsourcing initiative. In a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson Folorunso Alesanmi, NBS said the innovative approach to data collection marks a significant milestone in the bureau’s efforts to provide timely and accurate statistical information to policymakers, researchers, and
The United Nations Children’s Fund has said Nigeria bears the highest global burden of unvaccinated children, with over two million children yet to receive a single dose of any routine vaccine. UNICEF Health Officer, Bashir Elegbede, made this known on Tuesday at a one-day media dialogue to commemorate the 2025 World Immunisation Day in Damaturu,
In a significant political realignment in Enugu State, two prominent Labour Party (LP) figures—Prince Emeka Mamah and Barrister Titus Odo, have returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the developmental strides of Governor Peter Mbah as a key motivator. Prince Emeka Mamah, former Commissioner for Environment and Rural Development and the 2023 Enugu State
In a significant leadership overhaul at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries have been dismissed. This move follows the recent appointment of Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL. He succeeds Mele Kyari, who was relieved of his
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, arrived in Asaba, Delta, to formally receive Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori and other leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Report gathered that on arrival at the Asaba International Airport, Shettima was received by governors of Nasarawa, Imo, Kaduna, Sokoto, Kogi, Gombe, Lagos,
The Federal Government has clarified that there is currently no immediate plan to ban the importation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels into Nigeria. This comes amid ongoing discussions about boosting local manufacturing capacity to meet the country’s energy needs. Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), stated that while efforts are underway
In a major political shake-up in Jigawa State, scores of supporters from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), strengthening the ruling party’s position in the state ahead of upcoming local elections. The announcement was made during the 6th edition of
Nigeria’s non-oil export sector has demonstrated significant growth in early 2025, building upon the momentum from 2024. According to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), non-oil exports in the first quarter of 2025 surged by 24.75% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching a value of $1.791 billion. This increase is attributed to the
