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Parents of students at Oriwu Model College in Ikorodu, Lagos State, took to the streets on Sunday to protest the sudden increase in boarding fees by the state government. The fees, which were previously N35,000, have been hiked to N100,000, leaving many parents struggling to cope with the new cost. The protest, which was peaceful, saw parents gathering at the school gate to demand an immediate reversal of the fees. Mr Kazeem Oladuni, Chairman of the Parents Forum Association (PFA), Oriwu College, appealed to the state Ministry of Education to return to the old fees, enabling their wards to resume…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national leadership has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against rigging the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Warning to INEC: No midnight results announcement. PDP’s Resolve: “We will defend our votes with our blood” – Ambassador Umar Damagun. Call for Neutrality: Security agencies urged to remain impartial. Quote: “You may have the guns, but we have God… We will resist INEC if it fails to conduct a credible election.” Campaign Council’s Pledge: No compromise on electoral process. Governorship Candidate’s Promise: Asue Ighodalo vows to build on Governor Obaseki’s achievements. Election Significance: Test for Nigeria’s…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ruled out supporting Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in future political endeavors. Reasons: Fubara’s alleged lies, disobedience to presidential directives, and impunity. Wike’s Assertion: “I will never support Fubara in my political life again. No, I won’t do that.” Alleged Lies: Fubara accused Wike of demanding N20 billion, N100 billion. Wike’s Defense: “I brought him up, put him there, pushed him there. Today, Wike is over demanding.” Presidential Intervention: Wike cites Fubara’s disregard for President’s directives. Rule of Law: Wike condemns Fubara’s encouragement of court actions. Quote: “Why would I support…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye from Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1, citing alleged anti-party activities. Disciplinary Action: The ward party executive committee’s decision followed a disciplinary committee’s report. Resolution: “Senator Dino Melaye’s conduct brought embarrassment and disrepute… his continued membership is no longer tenable.” Immediate Suspension: The suspension, effective immediately, aligns with Article 59 (1) of the PDP constitution. Precedent: PDP has taken similar actions against Peter Babalola (Osun) and Samuel Ortom (Benue) for anti-party activities. Party Discipline: PDP reaffirms commitment to maintaining unity and discipline. Details Emerging: More information on Melaye’s suspension expected. Constitutional Backing: Article…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has granted a three-day extension for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Edo State, ahead of the governorship election on September 21. Extension Details: New collection period: September 13-15 Collection centers: 18 local government offices across the state Collection hours: 9 am-5 pm daily Stakeholders’ Appeal: INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, explained that stakeholders unanimously requested an extension to enable more voters to collect their PVCs. Interactive Meeting: INEC held a stakeholders’ meeting in Benin, attended by: Chairmen of political parties Candidates Traditional and religious leaders Security agencies Civil society organisations Media…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s economy, tackling inflation, and stabilizing the foreign exchange market. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 17th Annual Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized the need for bold reforms to accelerate economic growth. Tinubu highlighted the administration’s efforts to reform the macroeconomic environment, including the removal of fuel subsidies to free up resources for critical investments. “Though painful in the short term, the removal of fuel subsidies is designed to free up budgetary resources for critical investments in infrastructure…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed that the Federal Government will decide on the new allowance for corps members following the approval of the N70,000 minimum wage. In an exclusive interview with newsmen on Tuesday, NYSC’s acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, clarified that the scheme awaits directives from the relevant government sector. This comes after speculation surrounding the increased allowance for corps members, sparked by President Tinubu’s signing of the new minimum wage bill into law on July 29, 2024. The NYSC had earlier debunked a purported message circulating online, claiming corps members would…

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has identified naira devaluation as the primary reason for the high fuel price in Nigeria. TUC President, Festus Osifo, stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday, emphasizing that the real problem is not the removal of fuel subsidy in May 2023 by President Bola Tinubu, but rather the devaluation of the naira by the current administration. Osifo, also the president of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, explained that petrol would be selling at around ₦350 if the naira was not devalued simultaneously with the removal of petrol…

In a shocking development, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. According to sources, Ajaero was arrested on Monday morning while on his way to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. The NLC president was billed to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in London, which begins today. Confirming the development, the NLC took to its official X handle to condemn the arrest, stating that it is an assault on Nigerian workers. “The assault on Nigerian workers continues.…

In a significant boost to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, hundreds of chieftains of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have defected to the ruling party, barely three months before the governorship election scheduled for November 16. The mass defection took place at an event held in Ondo town, the headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area, on Saturday. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi, welcomed the SDP defectors into the APC camp, urging members of the ruling party to embrace them as equals. “They have come to us now,…