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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday, said it has commenced investigations into assault on the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, in Owerri, Imo state, on November, 1. Joe Ajaero Ribadu, condemned the attack it in its entirety, saying it was against the rule of law and the principles of freedom of association and …

Nineteen unions have so far directed their workers to comply with the directive of the two labour unions to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike. The PUNCH reports that the National Executive Council meeting of the labour unions, held on November 13, 2023, in Abuja, resolved to embark on the strike. The development was a result of the alleged failure …

Donald Trump is promising a second presidency that would be an aberration in American history. The former and possibly future commander in chief aspires to strongman power if he wins back the White House next year. He believes his authority would be absolute. He wants vengeance against his political enemies. He’d pose the greatest challenge to the rule of law …

says zoning has never been part of A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and businessman, Martins Osakue has said that Governor Godwin Obaseki alone cannot produce his successor from the PDP insisting that he must consult with leaders of the party to bring an acceptable person that he insist must be “a home boy”   In a chat with …

The National Orientation Agency has appealed to the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress to consider suspending the proposed nationwide strike which commenced today. It also appealed to the labour unions to allow the process of investigation embarked upon by security agencies to be concluded following the reported assault on NLC president, Joe Ajearo, in Imo State. The …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has responded to the allegations made by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement titled “Bayo Onanuga’s Mischief and the Tragedy of a Nation.” The NLC’s response comes after Onanuga, in a statement speaking for the federal government, condemned the union strike, labelling it an “ego-tripping move” intended …

President Bola Tinubu has advanced negotiations concerning a multi-billion dollar finance from the Islamic Development Bank management to fund infrastructure projects in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday, November 14. President Tinubu stated, “Nigeria is the candle of hope that will light the way for Africa. And once Africa is …

Zamfara State government has declared a state of emergency on education attributing the development to several years of decay in the sector. Speaking in a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday, Governor Dauda Lawal regretted further that, “the neglected education system in Zamfara affects all levels, from primary to tertiary institutions, with poor learning environments and personnel.”Moreover, according to a statement by …

The Israeli military’s focus on hospitals in Gaza is growing more intense as its campaign to eliminate Hamas from the enclave enters a sixth week. The IDF invited news media to visit a medical center for children on Monday, where a spokesperson alleged parts of the basement had been a Hamas “command and control center” and may have been used to hold hostages. A …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refuted claims on Tuesday alleging that it manipulated the accreditation data on the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal during the off-cycle election in Kogi State on Saturday, November 11, 2023. INEC spokesperson, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said in a statement that the reports from some media reports alleging that the Commission tampered with the accredited …