By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has raised fresh concerns over the continued prevalence of workplace violence and harassment in Nigeria and across Africa, six years after the adoption of the International Labour Organization’s Convention 190, C190.C190 is a landmark global treaty aimed at eliminating violence and […]

By Matthew Johnson Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 22-year-old suspect, identified as Onipede Ojo, for allegedly stealing a police officer’s bag containing a camouflage uniform, warrant card, mobile phone, ATM card and other personal belongings, and using the items to impersonate a police officer. The command disclosed that the suspect […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has intensified efforts to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s inland waterways with the commencement of a comprehensive clean-up programme aimed at tackling pollution, enhancing navigational safety and attracting investment into the nation’s blue economy. To drive the initiative, Parts Central Limited has been mandated to provide […]

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 57 suspects in a sustained crackdown on Shilla gangsterism, drug abuse, public nuisance and other criminal activities across the state.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC has unveiled Chidi Mike Anyanwu as its candidate for the Okigwe North Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, setting the stage for what is expected to be a closely watched contest in one of Imo State’s most politically significant federal constituencies. Anyanwu emerged at […]

Urges President to caution Ayiri Emami, Itsekiri leaders A prominent Ijaw leader and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, High Chief Michael Johnny, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in resolving the dispute arising from the recent Ward Delineation Exercise in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State. Johnny, […]

•Rain Oil leads cuts with N18/litre reduction •Diesel prices crash by up to N70/litre By Udeme Akpan Depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, eased across several terminals in Lagos yesterday  as petroleum marketers adjusted prices amid shifting supply dynamics in Nigeria’s downstream oil market. The latest market data showed a […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC has elected Engr. Queen Oluchi Duruibe as its candidate for the Okigwe South Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, in a move widely seen as a strong endorsement of youth participation and women’s leadership in politics. Her emergence underscores the party’s commitment to expanding […]

By Etop Ekanem Fidson Healthcare Plc has commended the Bank of Industry (BoI) for providing concessionary financing that has supported the growth of pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria. The commendation followed a visit by delegations from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and BoI to Fidson’s manufacturing facility in Sango-Ota, Ogun State. The visit was part of the […]

Former Chief of Staff to a former Imo State governor, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for what he described as remarkable infrastructural development across Abuja.