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FG Suspends Planned RUGA Programme

Barely 48 hours to the planned mass action and following public outcry against the RUGA Settlement Projects, President Muhammadu Buhari is said to have suspended the idea pending further notice. RUGA settlement scheme, according to presidency, was an idea

ASUU gives update on planned nationwide strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said its National Executive Council will meet at the University of Lagos on February 12 and 13. According to the union, if nothing is done by the Federal Government by then, the lecturers would embark on

Palestine opposes planned Barcelona match in Jerusalem

The Palestinian Football Association has announced its opposition to Barcelona's planned friendly in Jerusalem, Israel. Federation chairman Jibril Rajoub said a letter had been forwarded to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Rajoub

FG suspends planned removal of fuel subsidy

The Federal Government has suspended plans to remove fuel subsidy by June this year. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Ahmed Zaniab gave the indication on Thursday, shortly after the National Economic Council, NEC, meeting, chaired by the

FG suspends planned removal of petrol subsidy

The federal government has suspended its plan to remove petrol subsidy later this year. This was confirmed by Minister of Finance, Hajia Zainab Ahmed when she appeared before National Assembly members on Monday January 24. Ahmed who noted that the timing was

Fuel subsidy: NLC, TUC suspend planned nationwide strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, have suspended the planned nationwide strike over fuel subsidy removal. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila disclosed this on Monday night after a meeting between the federal

Mastermind of deceptive planned overthrow of Buhari arrested

The Department of State Services has arrested one Jones Abari, aka Gen. Akotebe Darikoro, for the alleged mastermind of a hoaxed plan to overthrow President Muhammad Buhari by the military. A statement issued by an official of the service, Mr Tony Opuiyo,

TUC Pulls Out Of NLC Planned Protest, Gives Reason

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has disclosed that it would not participate in the two-day nationwide protest announced by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The Vice President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, made this known on Wednesday. According to him, the NLC

NLC's Planned Protest, Contempt of Court - AGF Warns

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has issued warning to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), urging the organization to abandon its planned nationwide protest scheduled for February 27 and 28 and underlined that

Protest Hits Kano Over Planned Military Intervention In Niger

Some protesters have taken to the streets in Kano State to kick against the imminent use of force to resolve the Niger coup crisis. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had directed military forces of the member states to be on standby. [

ECOWAS Parliament divided over planned military action in Niger

The Economic Community of West African States Parliament was divided over the actions that should be taken to address the Niger coup. While some parliamentarians of ECOWAS were in support of military action against the Niger junta, others were against it.

APC kicks over alleged planned UK protest against Tinubu

The leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC UK Chapter, has kicked against the planned protest by a group against President Bola Tinubu in London, saying such a move remains a misadventure. Mr Tunde Doherty, Chairman of the UK chapter of the ruling party

Gov. Ortom Raises Alarm Over Planned Attacks by Miyetti Allah

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has raised the alarm over an alleged plan by Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore to launch fresh attacks on Benue State, calling on the security agencies to protect the people by immediately arresting the leaders of the group. This

Man arrested for killing girlfriend who planned to dump him

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a young man who killed his girlfriend who planned to dump him for another man. According to the spokesperson who spoke for the command, DSP Muhammad Jalige, he disclosed that the suspect was about to be lynched

"Mohbad planned his own candlelight procession" - Video leaks online

Late Nigerian singer, Mohbad, surprisingly organised a candle night procession during one of his concerts some weeks ago. In a video shared on TikTok by @ayomideoluwaseyi23, Mohbad was seen performing at a concert when the incident unfolded. He arranged for

Court Refuses To Grant Fresh Order Against Labour's Planned Strike

Punch Metro reports that the National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja on Monday rejected a request for a fresh order stopping the organised labour from embarking on its planned indefinite strike scheduled to commence Tuesday. The court presided over by

Lagos State Govt suspends planned mass burial for #EndSARS victims

The Lagos State Government has suspended its planned mass burial of the 103 corpses recovered in the wake of the October 2020 #EndSARS protest. The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, who confirmed the development, exclusively

Breaking: Labour suspends planned strike, FG to pay N30,000

The planned nationwide strike by the labour unions over a new minimum wage has been shelved for now. The strike was scheduled to start on Tuesday. Labour leaders, government representatives and organised private sector spent many hours on Monday to reach a