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The government warns that any form of violence or disruption will not be tolerated, aiming to balance civil liberties with community safety. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Nigerian government’s support for citizens’ right to peaceful protest. He said President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to protecting democratic rights while calling for protests to …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to Congress Wednesday that triggered boycotts by many top Democratic lawmakers and drew thousands to the Capitol to condemn the war and the humanitarian crisis it has created. Netanyahu vowed to press on with the war until “total victory,” disappointing hopes …

— Tells FG, states to listen to cries of Nigerians — Warns against use of brute force on protesters The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has debunked the report that it has pulled out of the planned national protest over hunger and high cost of living in the country, saying that it cannot withdraw from a protest that it did not …

Shareholders have strongly defended Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, while criticising the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, for deliberate attempt at demarketing Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The Pragmatic Shareholders Association of Nigeria (PSAN) in a statement by its National Coordinator, Mrs. Bisi Bakare, expressed dismay over recent allegations from …

The two bills were passed by both chambers of the National Assembly in June and transmitted to the president for assent. President Bola Tinubu has signed into law bills creating two new regional development commissions. The bills are the North West Development Commission (NWDC), sponsored by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, and the South East Development Commission (SEDC), sponsored by …

In the wake of the growing hardship in the country and calls for a nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the Federal Government has said it is not sleeping on duty, and begged for more time from Nigerians. Describing the planned protests as a “family matter”, the government said all issues would be resolved in a way to ensure the …

The Senate and House of Representatives swiftly passed the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill). The bill, which went through second and third readings in both legislative chambers of the National Assembly within minutes of being transmitted by President Bola Tinubu, was approved separately by the Senate and the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Following a unanimous vote after …

The Biden-Harris campaign on Sunday formally amended filings with the Federal Election Commission to rename its principal committee and declare Kamala Harris a candidate for president. The move means that should she remain on the ticket for the general election, according to the Campaign Legal Center, Harris could assume control of the Biden-Harris campaign account, which had nearly $96 million …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented the Minimum Wage bill to the House of Representatives for consideration and passage into law. The bill is expected to legalise the N70, 000 minimum wage recently agreed upon between Organised Labour, Organised Private Sector and the government after series of long drawn negotiation. The letter from the President, which was read on the …

•Note1999 constitution can’t address Nigeria’s political, economic woes The National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, has called for the immediate drafting of a new constitution for Nigeria, asking the government to convene a constitutional conference to address the country’s political and economic challenges. The demand was articulated in a letter sent yesterday to key government officials, including President Bola Tinubu; Senate …