The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume has convened an emergency meeting with organised labour aimed at resolving the ongoing strike over the national minimum wage. This urgent gathering seeks...
The leadership of the Obidient Movement has rejected the Labour Party (LP)’s recent establishment of an ‘Obedient Directorate’. In a statement released late on Sunday in Abuja, the movement issued a disclaimer, co-signed by...
There are indications that the organised Labour may end its strike over the new minimum wage as it reached an agreement with the Federal Government on Monday. After a six-hour meeting in Abuja, the...
The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum has said that the party wants the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi and former members to return to its...
As the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) mobilise their members for the nationwide industrial action that will commence on Monday, the federal government has warned that embarking on such...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has once again warned Nigerians about the hazardous practice of using dangerous chemicals to preserve food items. Specifically, the agency has banned and emphasized...
At least four solders were killed yesterday in a counter attack in aba Abia state by gunmen. it was gathered that hoodlums numbering to 15 attacked the solders at about 8am at a military...
The Rivers State Police Command said it has arrested one suspect, Emeka, who was suspected to have raped a pregnant woman, Mrs Chigbewejim Steward, to death. The suspect was said to have come with...
The reintroduction of the old national anthem was always a priority for him president Tinubu says. Tinubu made this known on Thursday during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the...
Nass Members have distanced itself from a trending bill seeking to restore the regional system of government in Nigeria. The bill, which has gone viral on social media, is titled, “A Bill for an...
The Federal Government has urged Organised Labour to reconsider its decision to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, June 3, 2024, in protest against the government’s refusal to raise the proposed minimum wage...
Upholding Igbo culture values, heritage and passing it down to the young generation and those unable to come home is your primary purpose of being Eze in your respective states of residents to promote...
Nigeria Police Stray Bullet Kills Two Persons In Ekiti While ‘Attempting To Retrieve Vehicle For Motorist Who Fled After Hitting Motorbike Rider in the state. The police officer who fired the shot was protecting...
Four security experts have scored President Bola Tinubu’s anti-terrorism and banditry fight in the last one year as “below average”. The experts — Victoria Ekhomu, Shehu Sadeeq, Kurfi Garba and Alfred Ononugbo – were...
President Bola Tinubu had early arrived at the National Assembly complex in Abuja for the joint special sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives, however, the President would not give a ‘state of...
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho and his counterpart in kano state Justice Dije Aboki, over the recent...
The lingering Kano emirate crisis got messier on Tuesday as two courts in the ancient city of Kano gave two different orders. both the Federal High Court and the Kano State High Court have...
An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo has ordered Muhammad Thanni Abdulmumini, Imam of Iwoland, to pay a fine of N500,000 to Khalifah Ashiru Adio and Chief Abiola Ogundokun. According to a Certified...
The former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has vowed never to sing the newly adopted national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’. Ezekwesili said she would continue singing the previous national anthem, ‘Arise, O compatriots’....
At least 767 manufacturers shut down business, while 335 became distressed in 2023. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, Director General, Ajayi Kadiri, disclosed this in a recent statement while reacting to the hardship...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of free train rides on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, also called the Metro Rail, for the next six months until the end of the year. The...
The Senate has pardoned and recalled Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, who was suspended on March 12, 2024. The recall process was initiated after a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro, who...
The Nigerian economy has rebounded with a robust growth rate of 2.99%, exceeding the 2.3% growth observed in Q1 of 2023. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun disclosed this...
The Kano State High Court, on Monday, granted an order restraining the newly sacked Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and four others from parading themselves as monarchs in the state. Justice Aisha Adamu...
The Nigeria senate has passed a bill for the third reading that proposes the reinstatement of the country’s old national anthem, ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’. The decision followed vigorous discussions and a report presented...
A pall of gloom, anger and confusion were palpable at the Kubwa Abuja home of the slain 22-year-old student of Ajayi Crowther University, Mr Jeffrey Chamuke yesterday. A three-man delegation from the university led...
The Benin Royal Family on Monday announced the suspension of embattled Prof. Gregory Akenzua. Akenzua is one of the suspended enigie (duke) who took the Oba of Benin to court challenging their suspension as...
Founder and Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi, has revealed the reasons behind his relocation to the United States. He said this during a virtual interview with Seun Okinbaloye on his programme...
The deputy governor of Kano, Aminu Gwarzo, has apologised to the national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for linking him with the Emirship tussle in the state. Gwarzo had alleged that Ribadu assisted in the...
The Bola Tinubu-led federal government has begun the review of the airports concession process to ensure transparency. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo made this known on Monday at a ministerial...
A train heading to Abuja from Kaduna derailed on Sunday morning, alarming passengers and prompting immediate response efforts. The incident occurred around 9:00 AM near Jere, about an hour after the train left Kaduna...
the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered an interim forfeiture of the sums of $4,719,054, N830,875,611, and several properties linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Justice...
