The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has left the headquarters of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in Abuja after completing his statement. Ajaero arrived at the IRT headquarters, located at Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, around 10:17 AM and exited at 11:15 AM. Though he did not speak to […]
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Federal Government Introduces 50% Electricity Subsidy for Public Hospitals
The Federal Government has announced a 50% subsidy on electricity for public hospitals across Nigeria, a move aimed at reducing operational costs and alleviating the financial burden on patients. This initiative was confirmed by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in a statement issued on Thursday. The subsidy is […]
Speaker Abbas Calls for Urgent Relief Efforts for Kaduna Flood Victims
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed his deep concern following the recent flooding in Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State, labeling the event as a tragic disaster. The flooding, which occurred on Monday in the Kogin Mata and Tudun Muntsira, Chikaji areas, was caused by heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread […]
NLC President Joe Ajaero Visits Police Facility Accompanied by Femi Falana
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, on Thursday, 29th August, responded to a police invitation concerning allegations of terrorism financing, treason, and other charges. Naija News reports that Ajaero arrived at the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office at Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja, accompanied by prominent human rights lawyer, […]
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Demands Arrest of Woman Threatening Yoruba, Benin Communities
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has strongly condemned a video featuring Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Canada-based woman, who threatened to kill individuals of Yoruba and Benin descent. In the video, Sunnberger, speaking in Pidgin English, stated, “Record me very well; it’s time to start poisoning the Yoruba and the Benin. Put poison in […]
NNPC Uncovers 72 Illegal Refineries in One Week
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has revealed the discovery of 72 illegal crude oil refining sites over the past week. These refineries were located and dismantled in Rivers, Delta, and Abia states, according to a recent video report by the company. Additionally, on August 18, a vessel carrying stolen Shell Petroleum Development Company flow […]
ALGON Collaborates with EFCC to Enhance Financial Accountability
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to improve procurement processes, financial spending, and transparency across the country’s 774 local government areas. This collaboration was announced following ALGON’s 49th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. The communique, signed by ALGON’s National […]
FG Sets Up Panel to Review ASUU Demands Amidst Strike Threat
On Wednesday, the Federal Government established a sub-committee to address the Academic Staff Union of Universities’ (ASUU) demands. This move follows a closed-door meeting at the Ministry of Education in Abuja, which lasted two and a half hours and involved ASUU leadership, Education Minister Tahir Mamman, and ministry officials. The meeting concluded with both parties […]
Atiku and Bode George Clash Over 2027 Presidential Race
On Monday, Chief Bode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated that ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar should wait until 2031 if he wishes to pursue the presidency again. George argued that after the eight-year tenure of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, it is essential for the South to complete another eight years […]
Survey Reveals Strong Support for the Right to Protest Among Nigerians
A recent survey conducted by the Research and Document Department of Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) has shown that a significant majority of Nigerians view the right to protest as crucial for a healthy society. According to the findings, 72% of respondents believe that the right to protest is “very important,” with an additional […]