Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falan, SAN, has lambasted the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, saying the current hardship Nigerians are going through were never asked for. The respected lawyer, speaking at the Central Working Committee, CWC, meeting of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, said he is in support…
Top officials of the Federal Government have been forbidden from flying first class whenever they are on official trips both within and outside the country. This, according to the FG, is to reduce the amount being spent on overhead expenditure. A statement issued on Wednesday night in Abuja by the Media Adviser to the Finance…
The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, has been postponed to Monday, April 18, 2016. Chairman of the tribunal, Danladi Umar, was forced to adjourn sitting at the resumption of the trial on Wednesday due to power failure. There was a blackout on Wednesday while the proceedings…
The shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc have commended the Board of Directors for an impressive financial year ended December 31, 2015, as they approved a total dividend of N56.5 billion for the period. The Shareholders Group said despite the challenges in the environment and the harsh economy witnessed in the country, the bank posted an…
One of the labour unions in Nigeria has concluded plans to hold a one-day protect over the lingering fuel scarcity and poor electricity supply in the country, especially the hike in the tariffs recently. The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, said the situations in the country are biting hard on the citizens and said the demonstration…
When there is no electricity, you cannot charge your phone. In addition to this, there is scarcity fuel. And as a gentleman you want to hang out with friends, call your sweetheart and also communicate with your clients. Some people may go to their neighbours to charge their phones but, not everyone is nice enough…
The first artiste signed to to Paul Okoye’s waves-making Rudeboy Recordz, Muno Oriero, has cleared the air on speculations that he is a potential replacement for Peter Okoye, one half of the P-Square twin brothers. Muno reiterated that no matter what, Peter remains an integral part of P-Square, and no one can take his place.…
Known gospel music label, Kings Music Entertainment has signed popular gospel musician, writer and performer, Mark-T to its expansive platform. Expected to reload most of his wave making singles, Kings Music will handle fresh distribution of all Mark-T’s songs, alongside his recently released fourth album. Basking in the euphoria of the newly signed contract, Mark-T…
jkk Ecobank Nigeria Limited has urged the Supreme Court to set aside a Court of Appeal verdict on its winding-up petition against Honeywell Flour Mills Plc over an alleged 3.5billion debt. Justice Mohammed Yunusa of the Federal High Court in Lagos last December 4 froze Honeywell’s accounts following an application by Ecobank’s lawyer, Mr. Kunle…
In preparation for its national convention, overall rebuilding and repositioning of the party for 2019, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the inauguration of four committees. In a statement signed by National Organising Secretary, Abubakar Mustapha, the PDP said it will do everything possible to give the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, a run…