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PROTESTS: NLC President Highlights Severity of Economic Hardship in Nigeria
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, on Tuesday, February 27, lamented that Nigerians are dying of hunger due to the economic hardship in the country.
He urged the federal government to urgently address the…
Shettima Inaugurates Power Initiative in Southeast, Denies Anti-Igbo Sentiment within Administration
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Monday, inaugurated the Light-up Nigeria programme in the South-East, aimed at accelerating power supply to industrial clusters in the region.
Inaugurating the project at the old…
Military Denies Coup Rumors, Calls Them “Unfounded”
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a claim of a coup in the country, describing it as a figment of imagination.
There was a report by some platforms claiming the Guards Brigade is on high alert over “unusual movements,…
TUC Urges Review of Minimum Wage Amidst Rising Cost of Living
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has added its voice to the growing concerns about the rising cost of living in Nigeria, calling on the Federal Government to revisit the current minimum wage.
TUC President Festus Osifo, speaking at a…
Tinubu Implements Long-Awaited Oronsaye Report, Triggers Restructuring of Government Agencies
In a significant move, President Bola Tinubu has instructed the full implementation of the Oronsaye Report, a long-debated proposal aimed at streamlining government bureaucracy and reducing overlapping functions within various agencies.…
Obi Criticizes Tinubu’s Economic Policies, Cites Hardships Faced by Nigerians
Peter Obi of the Labour Party says Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu’s watch, has become one big nation united by hunger and starvation.
“Today, we are one big nation united by hunger and starvation, to the point of dying to make…
Afenifere Calls for Alternative Solutions, Advises Yorubas Against Participating in Protests
Afenifere, pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has urged Yorubas not to participate in protests over economic hardship.
On February 16, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced plans to embark on a two-day strike to protest…
Lagos on Alert: Police Warn Against Disruptions During NLC Protest
Adegoke Fayoade, Lagos commissioner of police, says the command will not tolerate the disruption of commercial activities during the planned NLC protest in the state.
On February 16, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declared a…
NYSC Issues Guidelines on Social Media Use During Orientation Camps
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed, has warned corps members against sharing camp activities on social media.
Ahmed said moments captured during the three weeks of exercise must…
SERAP Sues to Recover N40trn in Missing Allocations to Local Govts
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike “over their failure to account for the alleged missing…
Falana Appeals to AGF to Prevent Violence Against NLC Protesters Over Economic Hardships
Amid the planned protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the hardship faced by Nigerians, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has asked the Attorney General Of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to provide security…
Peter Obi Warns Against Clampdown on BDC Operators, Cites Potential Forex Woes
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 polls, Peter Obi, has described as ill-advised and wrongly directed the reported clampdown on Bureau De Change (BDCs) operators by government agencies.
In a post on X, the…
Extradition Limbo: Ibadan Explosion Suspects Out of Reach After Mali’s ECOWAS Move
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has revealed why there is a delay in extraditing three Malians indicted in the explosion which occurred at Bodija, Ibadan, in January.
Makinde said the extradition was delayed due to Mali’s withdrawal…
Nigerian Govt Pledges Action Against Economic Sabotage
The Federal Government has vowed to go after individuals sabotaging the nation’s economy.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known in a statement he personally signed on Friday.
Idris…
Presidency Announces Distribution of 42,000MT of Grains to Combat Food Shortages
The Presidency on Friday revealed that the 42,000 metric tonnes of grains it promised for nationwide release two weeks ago are being bagged for distribution.
It added that the remaining 60,000 metric tonnes of grains will be…