The Minister of Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has announced her immediate resignation from her position.
The resignation comes as a surprise to many, given her relatively short tenure in the role.
Onyejeocha, in a statement released via her official X handle, said, “It is with a heart full of gratitude that I announce my resignation.
“This decision comes with profound gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the opportunity to serve Nigeria in his administration.”
Onyejeocha, who was appointed to the position in August 2023, cited her desire for a new beginning as the reason for her departure.
Police Maintain Motorcycle Ban
The Gombe State Police Command, on Thursday, announced the continuation of restrictions on motorcycle movements within the Gombe metropolis, maintaining the existing curfew from 7 pm to 6 am daily.
The Command said the enforcement of the directive would resume on Friday, April 3, 2026, following a comprehensive review of the security situation in collaboration with other security agencies and key stakeholders.
Speaking on the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, Buhari Abdullahi, in a statement, said the decision was reached after “intensive deliberations and careful assessment of prevailing security concerns.”
Labour Party Fixes April 28 For Presidential Primary
The Labour Party has fixed its Presidential primary for April 28, State congresses for April 25, Local Government Area and Ward congresses for April 24 and April 23, respectively.
According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this is contained in a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), signed by the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Sen. Nenadi Usman and released to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.
FG To Spend N350b On Enugu–Onitsha Highway
The Federal Government has said that the reconstruction of the Enugu–Onitsha federal highway would cost 350 billion naira.
Sen. David Umahi, the Minister of Works said this while inaugurating completed portions of the roads.
He said that President Bola Tinubu had demonstrated unrivaled resolve to complete the project.
Umahi said that the federal government reviewed the original 202 billion naira contract for the road and retained part of it.
“The FG further carved a 72-kilometre stretch for reconstruction using reinforced concrete pavement and this section costs about N150 billion."
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