N18bn payment to Ex-Nigeria Airways workers ends 20-year crisis — Aremu
By Victor Ahouma-Young President Bola Tinubu’s release and commencement of the payment of N18 billion out of the N45 billion retirement benefits owed former workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways Limited has been described as a major step towards ending a 20-year compensation crisis. The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour […]
NDC 10,000-man march: Ughelli council chairman seals organiser’s property
…..Council boss says structure was built under high-tension wire, insists action not politically motivated By Efe Onodjae Ambassador Tobore Alex Agbah, organiser of the 10,000-man march for the National Democratic Congress, NDC, in Ughelli, Delta State, has alleged that the Ughelli North Local Government Council Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, sealed his property following the political […]
New army formations operationalised in four states – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the Nigerian Army has operationalised new formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun states to strengthen security responses and bring troops closer to vulnerable communities. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X account on Sunday, saying the development would improve the military’s ability to respond […]
Gunmen kill one, injure seven Plateau traders
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Gunmen on Sunday evening opened fire on traders returning from the Kara Bukuru Livestock Market in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one person and injuring seven others. The victim was identified as Musa Abubakar. The incident occurred at about 7pm around the Bukuru Low-Cost area, according […]
INEC to update Nigerians on 2027 polls
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will on Tuesday update Nigerians on preparations for the 2027 general election as the country marks 100 days to the polls. The Commission said it would provide updates on the voters’ register, candidate nominations, logistics and measures being put in place to safeguard the […]
Insecurity must not become Nigeria’s new normal — Obi
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate and safe rescue of about 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, reportedly abducted while travelling to their orientation camp. Obi, in a post on his official social media page on […]
