Fubara era looks to be coming to an end as in a seismic shift within the Rivers State House of Assembly, 27 lawmakers, formerly aligned with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. Under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaewhule, this move has set the stage for potential … Read more
The federal government announced that it will launch two programs aimed at mitigating the effects of removing fuel subsidies. The first program, called the Presidential Conditional Grant, will provide a grant of N50,000 to small businesses in all 774 local government areas. Eligible beneficiaries will need to provide proof of address and personal and bank … Read more
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Edo State has unveiled a specialized “Situation Room” dedicated to managing reports related to the upcoming 2024 governorship election in Edo State and other pertinent state and national matters. The Chairman of the Edo State NUJ Council, Comrade Alenkhe announced this significant development at the Press Centre in … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled plans to provide a significant financial boost to 1.5 million market women through the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP). Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, shared this exciting development during a visit to Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation. The … Read more
In a last-minute effort to avoid the planned nationwide strike, organized labor in Nigeria, represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), reached a 15-point Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Government. This agreement followed a second meeting between both parties within 24 hours. Recall that Tell Vibes early … Read more
Following the recent presidential election, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, expressed his displeasure with the actions of many Nigerian leaders. During an appearance on Arise TV, he aired his thoughts, noting a troubling trend among some politicians. Obi argued that some leaders in Nigeria engage in wrongdoing because they lead a life based … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced a significant achievement in revenue collection, with Acting Comptroller General Bashir Adeniyi sharing the impressive results during a recent interaction with journalists, marking his first 100 days in office. Adeniyi revealed that in the first half of 2023, the agency generated an average monthly revenue of N202 billion. Notably, … Read more