The Federal Government has appealed to organised labour to shelve its planned industrial action and return to the negotiating table. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had on Friday declared an indefinite strike beginning from Monday over the hike in electricity tariff and the inability of a tripartite committee on…
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The Federal Government has responded to the planned strike by organized labor, scheduled to commence on Monday, stating that it would worsen the financial challenges faced by citizens. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejoecha, who spoke on behalf of the government, warned that a potential increase in the minimum wage should not…
The Board of Directors of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has concluded the appointment of the organization’s Managing Director, Mr Kingsley Achife. The company has also designated Francis Agoha as the Acting Managing Director, effective as of May 31. This development was communicated through an internal memorandum dated May 31, 2024, signed by IBEDC…
Aviation leaders have voiced their concerns about the recent surge in runway excursions at Lagos Airport. The Nigerian Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA) highlighted these issues during a meeting with the Director General of the National Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh (Jnr), in Abuja. NAFSA President Comrade Sunday Ugbeikwu pointed out the…
Donald Trump’s campaign team has reported raising approximately $35 million in online small-dollar donations following his conviction in the New York hush money trial. This record-breaking amount nearly doubles the campaign’s previous best fundraising day on WinRed, the official Republican Party donation platform, according to campaign aides. Senior campaign aides Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles…
The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial steering committee to review Nigeria’s intellectual property policy and strategy draft. The committee includes Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, as the chairperson; Ms. Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, as co-chairperson; and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce as a member….
Africa’s largest oil refinery, Dangote Refinery, has marked a major achievement with the successful export of its first jet fuel shipment to Europe. The milestone follows the refinery’s rapid production ramp-up since its launch in April 2023. The inaugural cargo, loaded onto the “Doric Breeze” vessel, departed from the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos on…
Quarrels and disagreements are inevitable in any love relationship. While they can be challenging, how couples navigate these conflicts can determine the strength and longevity of their bond. Handling disputes constructively not only resolves immediate issues but also deepens the understanding and connection between partners. Here are essential steps and approaches to facing quarrels in…
A coalition of over 300 women’s organizations, operating under the name Womanifesto, has called for justice in the ongoing detention of Chioma Okoli. Okoli, who reviewed a tomato paste, has been detained following a complaint by Erisco Foods CEO Eric Omeofia in 2023. Omeofia claims that Chioma’s negative review, which criticized the Nagiko Tomato Mix…
Aviation leaders have voiced their concerns about the recent surge in runway excursions at Lagos Airport. The Nigerian Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA) highlighted these issues during a meeting with the Director General of the National Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh (Jnr), in Abuja. NAFSA President Comrade Sunday Ugbeikwu pointed out the…
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday laid out what he described as a three-phase Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza in return for the release of Israeli hostages, saying “it’s time for this war to end” and winning a positive initial reaction from Hamas. The first phase involves a six-week ceasefire when Israeli forces would withdraw…
A draft bill proposing regional government in Nigeria is trending online. The bill which proposes a new governance model that would take off on October 1, 2024, states that Nigeria shall be a federation comprising regional territories and the Federal Capital territory. Read the document below……………………
A food vendor cried out after a delivery man ate the food she sent to a customer. The food vendor shared a photo of the well-packed food she sent out and what the delivery man delivered to his customer alongside a crying emoji.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has cancelled Civil Service jobs approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, ordering a fresh recruitment process. Making the announcement on Friday, May 31, Fubara claimed the beneficiaries of the scheme which he phased out were smuggled in for political patronage. He added that a more transparent process would commence soon….
Activist, Aisha Yesufu, refused to stand up for the recitation of the new national anthem at an event earlier today. A video of Ms Yesufu sitting while others at the event stood up for the recitation of the anthem, has made the rounds on social media. Her disposition indicated that she is displeased with…
The suspect, Andrew Amaechi Ochekwo, who was arrested in connection with the disappearance of two friends, Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, is dead. The duo was declared missing after they travelled from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to Aba in Abia State on April 27, 2024, to see Andrew after meeting him on Facebook. Nigerian activist, Harrison Gwamnishu,…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti warned his players the Champions League final is the most “dangerous” game in football on the eve of their clash with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. The Italian, who has won the competition as a coach a record four times, said Los Blancos were afraid the trophy could escape them. Madrid,…
Thirty-five thousand people have applied for the Federal Government’s student loan scheme one week after the portal went live. This is according to the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund Akintunde Sawyerr who said about 60,000 persons have registered on the education loan platform. “So far, we’ve had 60,000 plus registrations. In fact,…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last year’s general elections Peter Obi and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, have condemned the attack in Abia State that claimed 11 lives. Five soldiers and six civilians were killed in Aba on Thursday when gunmen stormed the military unit at Obikabia Junction,…
President Joe Biden branded Donald Trump “reckless” Friday after the Republican lashed out in rambling, angry comments at verdicts in New York making him the first former US president to become a convicted felon. The dramatic climax to Trump’s hush money trial came five months before the November 5 election, when the tycoon hopes to…
A man was arrested in Southern France for allegedly planning an attack on a football stadium to be used in the upcoming Olympic Games. On May 22, authorities detained the suspect in Saint-Etienne after uncovering evidence suggesting an Islamist-inspired attack. Interior Minister Gérard Darmanin lauded the intelligence agencies for their successful interception of the potential…
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education has called for ongoing training and retraining of school managers and teachers to keep their knowledge and skills current. The commission emphasized that the success of any school relies on vision, capacity, aspiration, ownership, and support. Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, the Executive Secretary of the commission,…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with development partners, is conducting a survey on tobacco use among adolescents aged 10 to 17 years. Additionally, the Ministry plans to carry out the second round of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey by the end of 2024. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested seven members of a syndicate involved in dismantling stolen vehicles to sell as spare parts in Ilorin, the state capital. The suspects were caught in the Madi area along the Oko-Olowo-Jebba Expressway while dismantling a Nissan Almera car reportedly stolen at gunpoint in Lagos State. Kwara State Police…
The National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has launched a training program for an Inter-Agency Committee to monitor and evaluate the Federal Executive Council’s approvals on outstanding death benefits, allowances, and insurance for the Nigeria Police Force. At the training program in Abuja on Thursday, NSIWC Chairman Ekpo Nta emphasized the need for improved…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced an indefinite nationwide strike starting Monday, June 3, 2024, due to a deadlock in negotiations over a new minimum wage and increased electricity tariffs. TUC President Comrade Festus Osifo made this announcement during a joint news conference with NLC and TUC leaders…
Zambia’s former first lady has been arrested on money laundering charges, her lawyer said Friday, days after her husband claimed he was being targeted as part of a political vendetta. Esther Lungu, 66, was held Thursday evening alongside her two daughters, after being quizzed for hours about properties the family holds in the capital, Lusaka,…
President Bola Tinubu has justified the reintroduction of the old national anthem ‘Nigeria, we Hail thee,’ saying it was a priority for him. Tinubu had signed a bill bringing back the old national anthem in a move that triggered criticisms from several quarters. But during a meeting with the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the country to patronise technologies and products of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to support Made-in-Nigeria goods and reduce importation. The President represented by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio made the declaration while commissioning NASENI-Portland Compressed Natural…
