Public sector unions under the aegis of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, have directed all federal, state and local government employees, including staff of ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, nationwide, to begin a three-day warning strike from midnight today over the failure of the government to address their demands.

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has approved N2.5 billion in intervention funds for social relief, youth empowerment and the rehabilitation of communities affected by communal crises. Kefas also granted executive pardons to 24 reformed inmates as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The governor announced the decisions […]

The Edo Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Roland Otaru, says Tuesday’s judgment of the Edo Special Criminal Court, sentencing four persons to death by hanging for kidnapping and cultism, was based on credible evidence.

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has urged Nigerians to remain resilient amid current economic hardship, saying the sacrifices associated with ongoing reforms will ultimately produce a stronger nation. Dafinone made the call in his message marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, in which he felicitated President Bola Ahmed […]

By Nkiruka Nnorom The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Johannesburg, South Africa, Amb. Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, has assured Nigerians in Southern Africa of the Federal Government’s concern about their welfare and safety, especially over passport challenges and threats of xenophobic attacks. Okey-Uche gave the assurance in a goodwill message to all Nigerians […]