The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have temporarily suspended their strike action for one week. This decision comes after an extraordinary joint national executive council meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. TUC President Festus Osifo announced the development, emphasizing that the suspension is with immediate effect. Osifo stated, “A joint…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has committed to increasing the national minimum wage to a figure higher than the initially proposed N60,000. This decision emerged from a pivotal meeting with labour leaders held on Monday night in Abuja, aimed at resolving the ongoing dispute over the national minimum wage. The discussions were convened in response…
Toyin Abraham has responded to the latest allegations from X humans, and her words have left many stunned. In a fiery statement, she addressed the rumors and accusations head-on, leaving no stone unturned. Her response has sparked a heated debate, with many fans and followers weighing in on the matter. Toyin Abraham’s response has been…
Music promoter, Kogbagidi, and his friend recently accosted a boutique owner for selling a fake brand owned by singer Zlatan. The incident occurred at a popular shopping mall in Lagos, where Kogbagidi and his friend had gone to purchase some items. Upon discovering the fake brand, they confronted the boutique owner, who initially denied any…
The Kano State Police Command has announced that Emir Muhammad Sanusi II is scheduled to lead the Friday prayers at the central mosque, rather than Emir Aminu Bayero. This development comes amidst ongoing tensions and power struggles within the Kano Emirate Council. Police Commissioner Usaini Gumel stated on Friday that Emir Bayero will be attending…
Nigeria’s housing deficit has reached a staggering 28 million units, marking a critical point in the nation’s ongoing struggle to provide adequate housing for its rapidly growing population. The recent discovery of makeshift apartments under Lagos bridges, where tenants pay N250,000 annually, has sparked public outrage and highlighted the urgency of the housing crisis. The…
President Bola Tinubu officially inaugurated the construction of the ambitious 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, highlighting its transformative potential for Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure. Speaking from the Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island, Lagos, the President Tinubu emphasized that this project would not only revolutionize transportation but also enhance the economic vitality of each region it traverses….
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended Emmanuel Okechuku Orjinze, a 48-year-old businessman en route to Paris, France. Orjinze, who claims to also be a professional footballer scouting for European clubs, was arrested on Tuesday, May 21st at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja during the outbound clearance of Air…
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring the state’s status as a leader in education and agriculture. Speaking at the 9th to 13th combined convocation ceremony at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) Katsina, Governor Dikko Radda highlighted efforts to upgrade school infrastructure and facilities to improve educational standards. Governor…
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, has expressed intention to take legal action for defamation against Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo. Gwarzo’s statement, which alleged that Ribadu supported Ado Bayero in coming back to Kano, has been denied by Ribadu’s legal representatives as false and damaging to his reputation. Mallam…
