Nigerians are grappling with disbelief following the recent hike in cooking gas prices.The price of a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, commonly referred to as cooking gas, skyrocketed to N25,000 this week, up from N17,500 the week prior.
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party Presidential candidate during the 2023 general elections, has issued a caution to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. He urged INEC to authenticate the credentials submitted by candidates vying for public positions to avoid electing individuals with dubious backgrounds.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced mobilizing its members for a potential industrial action.The union indicated that this step follows the Federal Government’s inaction despite receiving a notification of strike directed to all pertinent authorities, including the Minister of Labour and Employment, Maigari Dingyadi.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the infrastructural achievements of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, particularly the ongoing development of the state’s inaugural flyover bridge, calling it a significant initiative in alleviating urban congestion and modernizing Edo’s transportation network.