Niger Workers Embark On Indefinite Strike
Workers in Niger State have downed tools this morning following a directive by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress. The indefinite strike came about after the state government failed to meet their demands. The state chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Idrees Lafene, and his Trade Union Congress counterpart, Ibrahim Gana, had on Monday directed civil servants in the...
Mutfwang Orders Arrest Of Killers Of Plateau APC Publicity Secretary
Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has directed security agencies to spare no effort in tracking down and bringing to justice the killers of the state Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Sylvanus Namang. The governor, in a condolence message on Tuesday, expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the brutal killing which happened in Pankshin on Saturday...
Nigerian Varsity Zoo Keeper Killed By Lion While Feeding Animals
A nine-year-old lion has reportedly murdered Olabode Olawuyi, a staff member of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife Zoological Park. A statement by the public relations officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, confirming the incident said Olawuyi, until his death was a Veterinary Technologist, who had been in charge of the Zoological garden for over a decade. He said: “Mr Olawuyi has...
Women, Youths Stage Protest In Edo APC Secretariat, Demand Sack Of State Exco
Some angry youths and women on Monday took over the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat along Airport Road in Benin City, Edo State as they demanded the sack of the state executive members led by acting Chairman, Jarret Tenebe. Led by the Youth leader of the party, Tony Adun popularly known as Kabaka, the angry protesters forced their way into...
Court Prohibits Wike, FCDA, Others From Abuja Centenary City Over Alleged Encroachment
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) from intruding into the Centenary Economic City Free Zone along Airport Road, Abuja. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgement, also made an injunction order restraining the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Arab Contractors (OAO) from further encroaching on...
Set Up Passport Printers In New York, Nigerians Beg FG
Nigerians in New York have again appealed to the Federal Government to provide passport production printers to the Nigeria Consulate to enhance smooth passport services in the U.S. The concerned Nigerians made the call at a virtual 12th Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Consulate for the Nigerian Community under its jurisdiction. The New York Jurisdiction comprises the 20 states of...
We’ll Frustrate Illegal Sales, Theft At Ports – Police Vow
The Nigeria Police Force has said it is committed to enforcing all laws and implementing anti-crime strategies to curb illegal activities at various ports and around the economic hubs in Nigeria. This commitment was re-echoed in a signed statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Sunday when the Eastern Port Police Command confirmed the arrest of 5...
Ibadan Residents Stage Protest Over High Cost Of Living [PHOTOS]
Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Monday hit the street to protest the skyrocketing price of food and the state of the economy. The protesters gathered around the Mokola area in the state wielding placards with various inscriptions such as ‘End food hike and inflation,’ ‘The poor are starving,’ and ‘Tinubu, don’t forget your promises,’ among others. They were also...
Hardship: Stop “Unguarded” Comments Against FG, Tinubu On Top Of The Situation — Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has urged Nigerians to refrain from making provocative statements about the administration headed by President Bola Tinubu. According to him, such words are unnecessary, and such comments are destructive and can cause violence. Prominent Nigerians like the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, recently lamented the hardship in Nigeria and called on those...
After Discontinuation Of His Trial, Sowore Blasts DSS, Buhari Over Ruinous Regime
A former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has reacted to the recent court verdict that ordered the Federal Government to discontinue the treasonable felony charge levelled against him and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, (also known as Mandate). Sowore and Bakare were prosecuted by the immediate past regime for calling for a nationwide #RevolutionNow protest against...
