Politics

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s dedication to the welfare of members of organised labour, inclusive economic policies, and wage reforms. Shettima , during a meeting with a delegation led by the visiting Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Gilbert Houngbo, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, lauded what he described as Nigeria’s vibrant labour movement and its role in national development, saying […]

Former Governor of the State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has pledged an unflinching support to his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, urging members of the party to remain loyal and committed to ensuring a return to power come 2027. Ikpeazu, who maintained his loyalty to the PDP despite the recent defection of some party members, made it clear that he would not dump the party but would work tirelessly to ensure […]

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has signed the state’s 1.1 trillion Naira 2025 budget into law. Fubara, a few days ago, presented the budget to the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led House of Assembly. Speaking yesterday after signing the budget into law, the Governor, commended the  Oko-Jumbo-led State Assembly for doing a good job, insisting that the only duly recognized House of Assembly existing in the state was the one led by […]

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, GRV, has officially announced his decision to run in the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. Rhodes-Vivour shared his intention in an interview, emphasizing his commitment to achieving his goal of becoming Lagos State Governor, insisting that he would not give up on his ambition. However, he refrained from disclosing whether he would remain with the Labour Party […]