Gunmen kill APC chairman in Kogi, abduct one
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Gunmen have killed the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Hon. Ishaq Yunusa, and abducted another occupant of his vehicle. The incident occurred on Thursday along the Itobe-Ochadamu Expressway, around Ojuwo Olijo in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The Kogi State Police […]
Labour to FG: Stop crippling workers with anti-poor policies
The conference provided Labour leaders, and activists among others the opportunity to pour out their thoughts on the policies
Two weeks after resumption: Schools battle with implementing new curriculum
The main area of deficiency is in making pupils and students to at least be proficient in one trade subject
Iyaloja-General is alien to us — Oba of Benin
“The Oba does not interfere so long as the Iyeki does what is expected of her in the shrine of a particular market on behalf of the Oba”
From precedent to 2027: How can our electoral process be sustained?
At independence in 1960, the Union Jack which was lowered on October 1 of that year gave way to the green white green flag which we still fly till date.
Death of Arise TV anchor: Somtochukwu jumped from 3rd floor—FCT Police boss
In the panic that followed, Maduagwu, who lived on the topmost floor of the building, jumped down from the third storey.
Labour writers plot path to secure jobs in age of AI
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Labour Writers Association of Nigeria, LAWAN, has announced plans for its 2025 annual conference, focusing on how workers and employers can adapt to the sweeping changes brought by Artificial Intelligence, AI, and other emerging technologies. Scheduled for October 10, 2025, at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Jericho, Ibadan, the event will explore strategies to […]
How Oshiomhole, Sunmonu, Ejiofoh, shaped my trade union career — NLC Dep Scribe, Bello
NLC’s Ismail Bello, has paid glowing tribute to veteran labour leaders who mentored and inspired him through his decades-long journey
How Maduagwu met her untimely death
Fresh facts emerged yesterday about how late Arise TV News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, died as she was said to have jumped from her second-floor apartment, in a desperate attempt to escape the intruders.
NURTW leader arraigned for alleged murder of dispatch rider in Lagos
Eyewitnesses said the rider was repeatedly struck with a helmet and fists by Oladiti and his associates
Video: ‘Runs girls’ will pay tax – Taiwo Oyedele
“If somebody is doing runs girls, right, they go and look for men to sleep with. You know that’s a service. They will pay tax on it”
Police probe mysterious death of Bauchi lady
The Police in Bauchi have begun an investigation into the death of a 24-year-old lady, Fatima Mohammed, in the Yelwa area of the metropolis.
ARISE News anchor, Maduagwu, killed by robbers in Abuja
ARISE Television News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, has been killed by armed robbers, during an attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.
Why I’m fighting to end sexual abuse, restore women’s dignity – Pastor Kristilere
Pastor Mary Kristilere is a Chartered Accountant, Counselor, Mentor and a woman passionate about God, family and people
Dreaded Benue militia gang leader killed by rival gang
By Peter Duru Makurdi—Suspected dreaded militia gang leader, popularly known Joka Biam, was, yesterday, shot dead by suspected rival militia gang members near the abattoir close to NKST Central, Zaki-Biam town in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The killing of the militia leader came as the fight for supremacy among members of the […]
Nigeria suffering, bleeding at 65 — Ralph Obioha
By Chioma Gabriel, Editor Special Features Elder statesman and former chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, Chief Ralph Obioha, who was a front liner in the struggle to end military rule in Nigeria, in this encounter, talks about issues that have bedevilled Nigeria and proffers the way forward. On posturing for 2027 polls two years after the 2023 […]
