June 03
Nigeria: 2027 - Electoral Hub Harps On Credible Polls, Launches Emb Books
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Electoral Hub has urged Nigerians to insist and work towards achieving credible elections and quality democracy in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Appoint a Special Envoy to Expedite Lake Chad Recharging
As the waters of Lake Chad continue to recede, the time to act is now. The shrinking of this vital water body not only poses an existential threat to millions but also exacerbates… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna to Expand Road Infrastructure Projects
Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani's has vowed to expand road infrastructure projects as part of efforts to boost industrialization and economic viability across the state. Read more »
Chad: Air France Passengers Lament After 72-Hour Stay in Chad
As dozens of Paris-Abuja bound passengers remain stranded in Chad, Air France has attributed the flight disruption to a heavy thunderstorm which caused damage to the aircraft. Read more »
Nigeria: Fomwan Cleans National Mosque
The FCT chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women's Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has charged residents to see the responsibility of the cleanliness of the territory as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Hosts Road Show On World Milk Day
At an event commemorating the 2024 World Milk Day in Abuja, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed that the federal government will… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Gov'ship / Internal Crisis Not a Threat to My Chances - LP Candidate
Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Bar. Olumide Akpata, has said the leadership crisis rocking the party in the state will… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Shuts Down Nation's Seaports
Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has shut down all the country's seaports in line with the directive of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Labour Cuts Water Supply to Senate, House of Reps
Members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have shut down the National Assembly in compliance with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ibom Air Suspends Flights Over Ongoing Strike
One of the domestic carriers, Ibom Air, has announced the suspension of its flights over the ongoing strike by the organised labour. Read more »
Nigeria: Judiciary Must Be Free From Undue Influence - Kano CJ
From Salim Umar Ibrahim & Nana Aisha Bashir (Kano) Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Horse Wins Bida Horse Racing Tournament
President Bola Tinubu's horse, named "Renewed Hope", retained its title of the fastest horse in Africa after winning the 2024 edition of the horse racing tournament in Bida. Read more »
Nigeria: Mssn @ 70 - From Dry Seed to Giant Tree
From diverse background and nurtured by universality of purpose, the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), one of the oldest Muslim Organization in West Africa now clocks 70. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Workers Shut Down Fcta Secretariat
The Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, locked the entrance of the secretariat in compliance with infinite… Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Federal, State Secretariats, Banks Empty in Kano
The nationwide strike called by the organised labour recorded huge success in Kano on Monday as banks, civil servants and aviation staff stayed away from work. Read more »
Nigeria: RCCG Suspends Pastor Whose Wife Threw Lavish Party After Wigwe's Death
The City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos has suspended Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, following the extravagant birthday party of his wife shortly… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Nigerians Will Suffer If NLC Insists On Strike - Labour Minister
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of Labour and Employment, has said that Nigerians will suffer if the National Labour Congress (NLC) insists on strike. Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: NLC Officials Attacked in Plateau
Some members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) enforcing the strike declared by the union are currently receiving treatment at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - FG Begs Labour As Fresh Meeting Kicks Off
Amid the ongoing indefinite nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the federal government has pleaded with the leaders of the… Read more »
Nigeria: A Sustainable Approach to Nation Building and National Development
Nigeria's youth population accounts for about 70 per cent of the country's total population, estimated at over 200 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Yobe Doctors Boycott Nationwide Strike
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Yobe State Chapter, has refused to join the nationwide strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) which began on Monday over the N60,000… Read more »
Nigeria: Ndic Begins Payment Process of Heritage Bank Customers
Following the revocation of the banking licence of Heritage Bank Plc by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced… Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - How Aircraft Meant to Convey Nigerian Pilgrims for Hajj Returned to Saudi Empty - Muric
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised an alarm over the effect of the strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on thousands of Nigerian pilgrims and the… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court President Laments High Administrative, Operational Costs
Justice Edward Amoako Asante, the President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, has lamented the high administrative and operational costs of running the community court. Read more »
Nigeria: Strike - Soldiers Bar Journalists As SGF, Labour Leaders Meet in Abuja
Amidst the biting effect of the nationwide strike by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SFG), Senator George Akume, is currently… Read more »