Tag: Nigeria

  • SELAA 2024: Meet the Dynamic Duo Hosting the Southeast Legends and Achievers Award

    SELAA 2024: Meet the Dynamic Duo Hosting the Southeast Legends and Achievers Award

    SELAA 2024 will be hosted by comedian Kenzy Udosen and the golden voice, Augustina Augustine, promising an unforgettable night of laughter and inspiration on July 20, 2024, at La Villa Hotel & Resort in Awka. As the Southeast Legends and Achievers Award (SELAA) gears up for its grand celebration on…

  • Dividing Nigeria: Sanusi’s Stance on the Illusion of Regionalism

    Dividing Nigeria: Sanusi’s Stance on the Illusion of Regionalism

    Dividing Nigeria, Emir Sanusi II critiques regionalism, advocates for cohesive national identity, questions bicameral legislature, and calls for efficient governance focused on unity and accountable leadership. In a thought-provoking interview, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, offered a piercing critique of Nigeria’s political system. His analysis not only questions…

  • Kano Royal Rumble: Court Awards N10 Million Damages Amid Kano Throne Tussle

    Kano Royal Rumble: Court Awards N10 Million Damages Amid Kano Throne Tussle

    Kano Royal Rumble continues as Court orders N10 million compensation for Bayero, upholding his rights amid the power struggle with Sanusi for the Kano throne, escalating the ongoing royal conflict. The dramatic saga of Kano’s royal throne continues to unfold, bringing new twists and legal battles to the forefront. Alhaji…

  • FBI in Nigeria: A Digital Dance of Diplomacy or a Tangled Web?

    FBI in Nigeria: A Digital Dance of Diplomacy or a Tangled Web?

    FBI in Nigeria: Tinubu calls for stronger ties to combat cybercrime, as US court sets new date on motion to release his records. This alliance aims to enhance security and international cooperation. In a move that’s bound to set the stage for a global power play against cybercrime and terrorism,…

  • Nigerians Might Want to Start Checking Out Their New State of Origin

    Nigerians Might Want to Start Checking Out Their New State of Origin

    New State proposals by CIEN aim to restructure Nigeria into 55 states, promoting symmetric federalism for equity and empowering indigenous groups against settler colonialism and environmental degradation. In a bold move, the Coalition of Indigenous Ethnic Nationalities (CIEN) has proposed a radical restructuring of Nigeria, potentially changing the country’s map…

  • Minimum Wage Standoff: Labour Demands ₦250k Government Offers ₦62k, Stalemate Looms

    Minimum Wage Standoff: Labour Demands ₦250k Government Offers ₦62k, Stalemate Looms

    Minimum Wage Standoff: Labour insists on ₦250,000, government offers ₦62,000. Stalemate persists, strike threat looms. The ongoing negotiations over Nigeria’s minimum wage have reached a critical juncture, with organized labor threatening to resume a nationwide strike if the government fails to meet its demands. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and…

  • Shocking Electricity Tariff Hikes Leave Nigerian Businesses in the Dark

    Shocking Electricity Tariff Hikes Leave Nigerian Businesses in the Dark

    Electricity Tariff Hikes have led to business closures and job losses in Nigeria. MAN and lawmakers criticize NERC for poor consultation, while the government defends the hike to reduce subsidies. In recent months, Nigeria’s power sector has been embroiled in controversy following an astronomical hike in electricity tariffs. This development,…

  • Orlu State: The Latest Chapter in Nigeria’s Endless Puzzle of State Creation

    Orlu State: The Latest Chapter in Nigeria’s Endless Puzzle of State Creation

    Orlu State bill passes first reading, seeking to amend Nigeria’s Constitution, creating the 37th state from Imo, Abia, and Anambra. History shows state creation’s complexity and impacts. User advises caution against divisive tactics. In a move that has set tongues wagging and reignited debates on the structure of Nigeria, the…