NLC secures breakthrough as warring NURTW factions agree to end crisis
By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA — The prolonged leadership crisis rocking the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, may be nearing an end following a major breakthrough brokered by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. This followed a peace meeting brokered by the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, yesterday in Abuja. Sources familiar […]
‘2026 NBA Elections: Challenges mount as 3 SANs eye presidential seat’
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — With barely 48 hours to go, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the umbrella body for legal practitioners, still stands at a crossroads amid internal wrangling that threatens the smooth conduct of its national elections. Section 10(1) of the NBA Constitution 2015 (as amended in 2025) establishes the Electoral Committee of […]
Senate confirms Fasina as non-career ambassador despite protests
Fasina’s confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger North).
Despite protests, senate confirms Fasina as non-career ambassadorial nominee
By Henry Umoru, ABUJA The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina (Lagos) as a Non-Career Ambassadorial nominee despite protests by some civil society organisations against his nomination. The confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger North). The report was […]
SSB tax revenue should fund primary healthcare, screening — Senate
By John Alechenu, ABUJA The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Secondary and Tertiary Services, Senator Ipalibo Banigo, has urged the Federal Government to channel revenue from the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) Tax to primary healthcare and screening programmes. Banigo made the call in Abuja on Thursday when she received members of a coalition […]
Court orders forfeiture of N4.6bn jewellery, exotic cars linked to Achimugu
An Abuja High Court sitting in Apo has ordered the final forfeiture of assets valued at billions of naira linked to businesswoman, Ms Aisha Achimugu, to the Federal Government. The forfeited assets include jewellery worth N4.645 billion, 11 exotic vehicles valued at N4.293 billion, $50,000 cash, and N30 million cash. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the […]
