Wike visits China over FCT satellite towns water project
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, will any moment from now arrive in China, ahead of series of official engagements, aimed at ensuring provision of water for Satellite Towns in the FCT. The Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement on Thursday, that the […]
Ebonyi workers to receive gratuity one hour after retirement — Governor Nwifuru
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has assured state civil servants of prompt payment of their gratuity within one hour after retirement, eliminating the traditional delays and bottlenecks in processing retirement benefits.
5 countries offering best salaries, visa pathways for STEM professionals in 2025
The global demand for STEM professionals keeps increasing every day, and there are certain countries that offer buoyant salaries.
Only president speaks for Christians, reject misinformation – CAN alerts Nigerians
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has clarified that only its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, is authorised to issue official statements on behalf of the organisation. This clarification aims to combat misinformation and ensure that the Association’s position is accurately represented in the public domain. In a statement jointly released […]
Workers Day: Kano NLC faults govt over ghost workers claims
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Kano State, Comrade Kabir Inuwa, has criticized the state government’s claims of uncovering ghost workers (retired civil servants) who are still receiving salaries.
Lagos Lawyer to Natasha: Come to equity with clean hands
A Lagos-based legal practitioner, Agbonson Adesuwa, has advised suspended Senate Committee Chair on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), to approach her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio with “clean hands.”
Two LP Reps, State Assembly member defect to PDP, cite Mbah’s development strides
Two members of the House of Representatives and a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly, all formerly of the Labour Party (LP), have officially defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), praising Governor Peter Mbah’s achievements as their motivation.
Organised Labour decry persistent killings of farmers by herders
The Organised Labour in Ekiti State under the auspices of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Thursday bemoaned the prevailing incidences of kidnapping and heart-wrenching killings of farmers by armed herders across the country.
Workers’ Day: National Assembly will continue to promote workers’ welfare – Adefarati
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Chairman of the House Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Hon. Asiwaju Adegboyega Adefarati, has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly remains committed to promoting their welfare beyond the passage of the national minimum wage law. In a statement to mark Workers’ Day, Adefarati emphasized that the 10th House […]
Students’ Loan: Report of alleged mismanagement of funds false – NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, says it is alarmed by the recent surge of inaccurate, misleading, and dangerously speculative reports circulating in the public space regarding the administration of the student loan scheme.
Oborevwori’s Defection To APC: A Strategic Move For Delta’s Greater Good — Ahon
.Carpets Ezeagwu, Labour Party The Delta State Government has described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a well-considered and patriotic decision aimed at fostering stronger federal collaboration and accelerating development across the state. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, made this known in response to comments […]
I won’t quit PDP – Adeleke assures Osun stakeholders
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has reassured Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stakeholders in the state that he has no plans to leave the party.
Tinubu to inaugurate projects in Anambra May 8
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has announced that President Bola Tinubu would visit the state on May 8 to inaugurate some projects. Soludo made the announcement while addressing members of the Nigeria Labour Congress on Thursday in Awka, during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration. According to the governor, the President will be visiting the state […]
Northeast Governors Forum expresses dismay over rising cases of Boko Haram renewed attacks
By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu The North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF), comprising the Governors of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States, with the Governor of Bauchi state represented by the Deputy have expressed dismay over the renewed attacks by Boko Haram terrorists which have left hundreds dead with property worth billions of naira destroyed. In […]
Workers decry deteriorating living standard in Nigeria
Nigerian workers have decried the deteriorating living standards of workers, calling on the government to address the issue. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, in Ibadan, during the 2025 May Day celebration, some of the workers expressed concerns over the impoverished condition many ordinary Nigerian live in. According to them, several […]
Madrid Open holder Iga Swiatek thrashed by Coco Gauff in semis
Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American triumphing 6-1, 6-1.
