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A former lawmaker, Shehu Sani has kicked against military rule, insisting it must be totally rejected and resisted in West Africa. Sani, in a post via his verified Twitter handle on Thursday, maintained that “military rule can not be the solution”. DAILY POST reports that soldiers had overthrown Niger’s government following an apparent coup on Wednesday when members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum. However, the lawmaker said he understood the disappointment and the frustration with the political class but insisted that military rule could not be the alternative. He wrote, “Military rule must be totally rejected and…

President Bola Tinubu’s government has told the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) they cannot embark on any strike as they are barred by court. The federal government was reacting to the seven-day ultimatum issued by the NLC to embark on industrial action over the hike in the price of petrol and the high cost of living in the country. NLC, on Wednesday, issued the ultimatum for the federal government to reverse all “anti-poor” and “insensitive” policies. However, in a statement, the permanent secretary, Ministry of Justice, B.E Jedy-Agba, said the union is restrained by the order of the national industrial court…

The immediate former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, his Rivers State counterpart Nyesom Wike and legal luminary Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) are some of the names on the list of ministerial nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, The Nation reports. Also included are eminent medical scholar, Ali Pate, an economist Olawale Edun, banker Adebayo Adelabu, former Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader, Mrs. Betta Edu, Senator Ben Ayade and eminent journalist Dele Alake, who is currently the Special Adviser on Media, Strategy and Special Duties. It is understood that Tinubu sent…

Two months into the administration of President Bola Tinubu, with its renewed hope mantra, Nigerians are groaning following the soaring high cost of living. The hope of survival for many is dimming as the days go by. The situation has become so alarming that even the rich are beginning to feel the heat. When the World Bank released a report towards the end of last month that about four million Nigerians have been thrown into the poverty class between January and June this year, and even warned that another 7.1 million were expected to join the league if the subsidy…

• Tinubu seeks more time to address Labour grievances• Economy struggling, strike not in nation’s best interest, says NECA• Oshinowo kicks against Naira floating, cautions labour against strike Hours after the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) declared a total and indefinite strike action, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday, issued a seven-day nationwide strike notice, beginning with a protest on August 2, if the Federal Government does not reverse what it called anti-poor and anti-workers policies. In the communiqué issued at the end of the Congress’ Central Working Committee (CWC) in Abuja, and signed by NLC President, Joe Ajaero…

• Senate split over plan to suspend annual recess for ministerial nominees’ screening• Akpabio makes last minute move to postpone recess• Recall option for senators, another drain on treasury After a blistering start to the Bola Tinubu presidency, marked by some boldfaced policy drive and reordering of the economy, the President may have driven himself into a false start, requiring a serious rebooting as he clocks 60 days in office today. Indications emerged, yesterday, that President Tinubu might be without a constituted Federal Executive Council (FEC) till September, if the Senate embarks on its 2023 end of session recess today…

The Republic of Ireland have been knocked out of the 2023 World Cup despite Kate McCabe scoring directly from a corner against Canada. McCabe opened the scoring early on but Canada were able to come back and win 2-1 thanks to an own-goal from Megan Connolly and a second-half goal from Adriana Leon. Canada now sit top of Group B but hosts Australia, who won their opener, have a game in hand. Canada came from behind to knock the Republic of Ireland out of the Women’s World Cup with a 2-1 win, responding well to a stunning Katie McCabe opener.…

Thursday’s meeting between the United States and the Netherlands was billed as the decisive match of Group E at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, but clarity will have to wait a few more days. The USA and the Netherlands played out a draw in Wellington, New Zealand, in a first half dictated by the Dutch before Rose Lavelle entered the game and the Americans found their rhythm. Jill Roord opened the scoring for the Netherlands in the 17th minute with a low strike from 17 yards out that went through the USA midfielder Lindsey Horan’s legs and into the far…

In a bid to foster customer loyalty and give back to subscribers, Spectranet, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Nigeria has launched a new solution called ‘Spectranet Jara’. With the launch of Spectranet Jara, all data recharges done across all Spectranet’s renewal channels such as their Self Care Portal, Mobile Apps, Exclusive shops and Authorized Dealer outlets, will now be eligible to receive loyalty points of up to 10 per cent of the total value of the recharge. During the launch of the scheme at Spectranet’s Headquarters in Ikeja, Spectranet Jara was described as a special offer to say thank…

Smile Communications, a telecoms provider, has launched its SuperFast Internet services in Kano State, a development that is geared towards igniting internet and data revolution in the state. Following the success of its Voice services earlier this year, Smile is now poised to revolutionise the internet and data services sector with its comprehensive bouquet of products and services. The arrival of Smile in Kano comes at a time when the demand for reliable and high-speed internet services is on the rise, promising an exciting and unparalleled experience for the citizens of Kano State With its launch in Kano, Smile Communications…