On Sunday, labor unions in the aviation sector announced plans to shut down airports nationwide, adhering to the directive from the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), starting Monday, June 3. Newsmen reports that the NLC and TUC called for an indefinite nationwide strike on Friday, citing the federal…
The family of Senator Abu Ibrahim has refuted circulating rumors claiming the elder statesman, who served as the representative for Katsina South Senatorial District in the Senate, has passed away. In a statement released on Sunday by Muhammad Abu Ibrahim on behalf of the family, it was clarified that the rumors, which began circulating on…
The Nigeria Labour Congress says the nationwide strike scheduled for Monday, June 3 will still go on as planned. This comes after a meeting between the top echelon of the National Assembly and the national executives of the NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) ended in deadlock on Sunday, June 2. The meeting…
The Federal Government has cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) against abandoning ongoing negotiations over the new minimum wage. The government has urged the organized labor groups to suspend their planned nationwide indefinite strike set to commence on Monday, June 3. In a statement on Sunday, Attorney General of…
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is set to deliver the inaugural personality lecture at the University of Ibadan (UI) on Monday. The lecture, titled “The Nigeria Police Force and the Management of Internal Security,” will explore the role of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in managing crisis situations within the country. The event is scheduled…
The Federal Government has formalized a partnership with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing a framework for financing and unlocking the potential within the creative industry. The MoU, signed in Abuja, aims to revitalize the creative sector and make significant contributions to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic…
South Africa’s governing African National Congress lost its 30-year-old outright majority in this week’s election, winning only 159 seats in the 400-seat parliament, official results showed Sunday. President Cyril Ramaphosa and the leaders of most of the rival parties attended the announcement, but in a sign he intends to challenge the result, former president Jacob…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 24,535 candidates. In a statement, JAMB spokesman Dr. Fabian Benjamin explained that the rescheduling was due to substantial non-compliance with the Board’s standards at certain examination centers affecting these candidates. Additionally, JAMB has released an extra 3,921 results…
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Ahmad Aliyu Jalam, died in a car accident on Saturday night. The crash, which occurred along the Misau-Darazo highway, also claimed the life of his driver. A statement from the Governor’s Media Adviser, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, early Sunday morning confirmed that the Commissioner died…
The leadership of the National Assembly, on Sunday evening, arrived at a meeting with the leadership of the Organised Labour in Abuja as part of last-minute efforts to persuade aggrieved workers to shelve their planned industrial action for a new minimum wage. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero; and his Trade…
In a significant breakthrough, troops of the Nigerian Army in synergy with operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, deployed for counter-terrorism operations in the South West have successfully rescued 8 more students of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State taken hostage by terrorists. Recall that kidnappers invaded the university around…
A US-based Nigerian woman, Ogechukwu Christine Kalu, is seeking a well educated and God fearing man for marriage. The educational consultant, in a post on Sunday, June 2, 2024, said the man should know how to cook, do laundry, enjoy other house chores, PDA and “perform.” “Now that my DM is clogged with “I love…
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has condemned the call for industrial action by organized labour, deeming it “premature, ineffectual, and illegal.” This statement follows the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) declaration of an indefinite nationwide strike starting June 3, 2024. Prince Fagbemi pointed out that discussions on…
Public speaking and performing in front of an audience are common sources of anxiety. This anxiety, often referred to as stage fright, can be compounded by low self-esteem. However, with the right strategies, it’s possible to overcome these challenges and build confidence. Here are steps to effectively manage stage fright and improve self-esteem. Preparation and…
The Federal Government has pledged to decisively confront groups or individuals attacking personnel deployed to maintain peace in conflict-prone areas. This commitment was articulated in a stern message from President Bola Tinubu. President Tinubu condemned the recent killing of five soldiers by suspected militants from the terrorist organization IPOB in Aba, Abia State. These soldiers…
All kidnapped students from the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, have been successfully rescued. This information was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo. Fanwo announced that the Kogi State Government secured the release of the remaining eight abducted students from CUSTECH, Osara. The…
Emmanuel TV Partners, a Christian non-profit organization based in Abuja, has donated food items, mobile phones, clothing, and cash to widows and vulnerable individuals in the Tasha community of Gwagwa, Abuja. The program coordinator, Mrs. Ogechukwu Tagbo, stated that the event was organized to mark the third memorial of Prophet Temitope Joshua, the late founder…
Ahmed Tinubu to urgently pay the three-month wage award and other arrears owed to the workers. The workers made this declaration during an online meeting of the forum held on Saturday. A communiqué issued at the end of the meeting was made available on Sunday. In the communiqué signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Andrew…
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, refused to talk about Kylian Mbappe amid link to the Los Blancos after the team’s UEFA Champions League final 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. In the wake of Real Madrid’s triumph over Dortmund, speculation about Mbappe’s potential transfer to the LaLiga champions continues to swirl. Mbappe is set…
The Acting Director of the FCT Christian pilgrims Welfare Board, Mrs. Rahila Isa-Baita has disclosed that all is now set for the commencement of the 2023 pilgrimage to the state of Israel. Mrs. Isa-Baita made this known in a telephone interview with newsmen from Israel. She explained that the essence of the visit is to…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Nigeria’s 36 state governors to promptly disclose the details of the chairmen and members of their State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs), including their qualifications, political affiliations and the mechanisms of their appointments. SERAP also demands that the governors release details of local government election results since…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have intercepted large consignments of codeine-based syrup and Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, worth over N2,185,000,000.00 at the Port Harcourt seaports, Onne, and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja. NDLEA also said its officers, with the cooperation of other security agencies, on Friday,…
Please accept cookies to access this content The Central Planning Committee of Late John Okafor(Family&Friends) solicit financial support from the general public to help them executive a successful burial for the late Nollywood Legend. Mr Ibu suffered ailment which consumed tens of millions through hospital bills for almost a year. The burial has been scheduled…
Nollywood actor, Segun Arinze has disclosed why he remained single for 12 years following the collapse of his first marriage. The actor first married actress Anne Njemanze in 1996, but their union ended in 1997. After staying single for about 12 years, Segun Arinze married Julie in 2008. The union produced three children….
A village head collected N700,000 from bandits to allow them free access to attack his community. This was disclosed by Katsina State Governor, Dr Umaru Dikko Radda. Recall that, months ago, Radda described banditry as a business venture for some highly placed individuals in the country. He has now disclosed how a…
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested by men of the Gombe state police command for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl in Akko Local Government Area of the state. Parading the suspect before newsmen, the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, said the 13-year-old suspect was said to have dragged the victim to a…
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory. Recall that Kyari was arrested on February 14, 2022, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for his allegedinvolvement with an international drug cartel and had been in detention for 27 months. On…
Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on Saturday to win the UEFA Champions League at the Wembley Stadium. With this feat, Real Madrid has now won the UEFA Champions League a record 15 times, with their last victory in the 2021-2022 season but Dortmund secured their only Champions League title in 1997. Real…
Two-time Champions League-winning Jose Mourinho will be the new coach of Turkish club Fenerbahce, he announced on Saturday. The Portuguese coach, who won the Champions League with Porto and Inter Milan, has not worked since he was sacked by Italian Serie A side Roma in January. He has also managed Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and…
Before someone decides to engage with you, they need to be attracted to you in some way. Being attractive means being appealing, and while it might seem challenging, it’s definitely something you can practice and improve. Why Should You Be Attractive? Being attractive can make it easier to form good relationships and make a positive…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has allocated $9 million to aid refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and stateless individuals in its member nations. Nigeria received $1 million to assist terrorism victims in the North East. The Chair of the ECOWAS Permanent Representative Committee Musa Nuhu said this during the 2024 ECOWAS Ambassadors…
