Colourfully dressed. Waving flags. Singing. Wriggling waists. Exchanging banters. Backslapping. Workers danced at various venues on Friday, commemorating the 2026 May Day. Their smiling faces camouflaged their pains.  But their banners and placards revealed their inner thoughts. Their collective speeches tell stories of hunger, government failures, demands, ultimatum and a determination to go beyond the march past; […]

Ahead of new minimum wage negotiations, Organised Labour has hinted at a major shift toward systems that reflect economic realities, rather than fixed figures.

By Yushau A. Shuaib After watching a viral video by activist lawyer, Barrister A. A. Askira, on the alleged conversion of a public health facility into a private estate in Wuye District, Abuja, I felt compelled to write this open memo to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike—arguably one of the most […]

A 60-year-old building materials trader (name withheld) has been abducted by armed men in the Monatan area of Ibadan, Oyo State, as police intensify efforts to secure his release.

The Police Service Commission, PSC, has ratified the dismissal of Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, Nuhu Usman and four other officers over their alleged involvement in the killing of Mr. Mene Ogidi, 28, in Effurun, Delta State, on April 26, 2026.

By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called for urgent reforms to address persistent constraints in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, warning that weak fiscal management, poor budget execution, and structural bottlenecks continue to undermine economic growth. President of LCCI, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, who spoke in Lagos during the Chamber’s quarterly media […]

The Minister of Women Affairs, Iman Suleiman, on Tuesday declared that the 2026 Women Mega Empowerment and Rally represents a decisive “movement from participation to power,” as Nigerian women mobilise under a unified national platform. Speaking at a world press briefing in Abuja, Suleiman said the initiative, themed “The Power of 10 Million: One Voice, […]

A United States of America (USA) based Imo State indigene, Canon Ifeanyi Obiechefu has commended Nigerian workers for their sacrifices, perseverance and dedication to the economic development of the country.

A gubernatorial aspirant in Lagos State, Dr Samuel Ajose, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid, calling on party stakeholders to embrace internal democracy and unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adesina made the declaration on Sunday at the SMA Movement General Assembly held at Grandeur Event Centre, Oregun, Lagos, where […]

National Association of Nigerian Students, Joint Campus Committee, Ogun State, has acknowledged Ogun State government for its role in fostering an enabling environment for youth participation, even as it pledged to confront injustices and reposition student representation across the state. The newly elected chairman, Olabode Faruq, however, lamented the attack on Adeyemi Azeez, condemning what […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou A member representing Oshodi/Isolo constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Stephen Ogundipe has dismissed speculations that he has withdrawn from the 2027 legislative race, insisting that he remains firmly in contention for the party’s ticket. In a press statement issued on Monday, Ogundipe described the rumours as “unfounded” and […]

The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission ( FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Monday described the strategic plan of the organisation as a game-changer in terms of of its all-encompassing impact. Olaopa who spoke at the commission’s one-day Strategic Plan Implementation Planning Workshop in Abuja noted that the plan underscored the significance of the commission to […]

By Esther Onyegbula In a renewed push to curb rising cases of drug abuse and cultism among young people, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State chapter, in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other voluntary organisations, on Friday took its advocacy directly to the streets of Ikorodu, urging […]

•Consumers now pay more for less •Output stuck at 3,000MW •We don’t enjoy Band A benefits — Customers •Band classification is lazy attempt to solving problem — Consultant By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor, Emma Uja & Dan Abia Nigeria’s electricity Band classification regime is fast unraveling, as power supply across major cities falls significantly below promised levels, […]

By Esther Onyegbula In a move aimed at tackling youth unemployment and promoting renewable energy adoption, Comrade Damilare Adebowale Bashir has concluded a week-long skills acquisition and empowerment programme for youths in Ward F, Alausa, with beneficiaries receiving certificates in solar installation and repairs. The training, which ran from Tuesday to Saturday, attracted a large […]