BAT has been a symbol of political rebirth in Nigeria. This national political rebirth is the single most sought unity in all the geo-political zones in Nigeria. Some may curse it for continuing austerity measures it inherited from past governments for the country that knows all too well the dangers inherent with that policy.The previous government has retreated from fuel …

Osun State Chapter of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest against the current hardship occasioned by fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.In Osogbo, the state capital, there was heavy presence of security personnel in some strategic locations within the metropolis as workers protested the removal of fuel subsidy.Joining in the protest are members of …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Bayelsa State Council on Wednesday stage a peaceful Protest in Yenagoa against what they described as anti people policies of the federal government.As early as 7am members of the organized labour converged at Amarata in the State capital carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “Too much surfering in Nigeria” “Petrol subsidy removal scam” “We …

Last week, I commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency on food security and for being the only President who had gone the extra mile to demonstrate his seriousness in tackling the monster of hunger. It is the hope and expectation of Nigerians that President Tinubu walks his talk to avoid the catastrophic consequences of food …

RE: LCDA CREATION IN ONDO STATE.It has come to the attention of the Ondo State Government that unconfirmed lists of the new Local Councils Development Areas (LCDAs) and their headquarters is currently in circulation on the social media and other online platforms.To avoid confusion and misinformation on the creation of LCDA(s), Members of the public are advised to disregard this …

Police in Osun State command have apprehended a middle- aged man, Adamu Saliu and his 15-year son for allegedly abducting church worshipers during a night vigil at Odu area in Osun State .The father and his son were among the 14 suspects paraded yesterday at the police headquarters in Osogbo.Parading the suspects before newsmen ,the police public Relations Officer, SP …

Subject: Urgent Appeal for Restraint and Dialogue in Niger Republic. By Chidi EkehAs concerned citizens and advocates for peace, democracy, and the rule of law in Africa, we write this open letter with heavy hearts, reflecting on the recent events that have transpired in Niger Republic. The military coup on July 28, 2023, which saw the democratically elected leader, Mohamed …

“Any man whom Allah has given the authority of ruling some people and he does not look after them in an honest manner, will never feel even the smell of Paradise.” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).Before going to my topic, please allow me a little digression. I want to start by appealing to the federal government to please stop the charade and for …

Detectives of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID of Osun state police Command have launched a manhunt for the killer of a beer parlour owner identified as Iya Bisola who was reportedly strangulated to death by yet- to -be arrested killers.The unfortunate incident has thrown the entire community of Ikirun in Ifelodun Local Government area of Osun State …

A non-governmental organisation, Defenders of Constitutional Democracy (DCD) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating An Ondo State Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (BTO) as a minister of the Federal Republic.The group also congratulated the nominee for being among the first batch of ministerial nominees sent to the Senate for screening for the well deserved nominationHon Tunji-Ojo, a serving …