…vows mass action over anti-labour moves, warns FG on rising poverty, insecurity The Nigeria Labour Congress has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government over what it describes as deepening hardship, escalating insecurity, and blatant constitutional violations that continue to endanger the welfare of Nigerian workers and citizens. In a communiqué released at the…
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said the Federal Government is proposing a National Veteran Security Initiative, aimed at formally integrating retired officers into key roles, including advisory, intelligence and community conflict resolution. Ribadu announced this at the 50th Anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 Regular Course Alumni, at the Army Headquarters…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has distanced itself from its former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, declaring that he no longer has access to the party’s platform to run in the 2027 general elections. This was made known in a statement on Saturday by the NNPP National Chairman, Dr. Agbo Major, who emphasised…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State wishes to categorically debunk and denounce the unfounded rumours making the rounds about any purported Imminent decamping by its leader, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, or the established structures of the party to the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). This was contained in a statement signed by…
Contrary to speculations and rumours making the round, Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and denied reports of his decamping to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The state governor, in a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed noted with concern the widespread rumour and has reassured his…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has stressed the need for strict accountability in the disbursement of local government allocations across the country, emphasizing that Osun State cannot be an exception. Speaking at the NLC Central Working Committee meeting held in Ogun State, Ajaero remarked, “Osun cannot be an exception…
The Chief Convener and Promoter of The Alternative, Segun Showunmi, has advised Nigerians not to entrust the future of the country into the hands of the promoters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He said it would be a waste of time for Nigerians to give them power, adding that the country needs reorientation and…
The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association has strongly rejected the Federal Government’s proposed salary structure for medical doctors, describing it as unjust, unprofessional, and a potential threat to the stability of Nigeria’s already strained healthcare system. Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos on Friday, the NMA Chairman, Dr. Babajide Saheed, warned…
The Edo State Ministry of Health on Friday confirmed the outbreak of Dengue fever in the state. The ministry disclosed that 86 cases had been reported across several local government areas of the state. Disclosing at a press conference, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, however, assured that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the restoration of its National Identification Number (NIN) verification services nationwide. This, according to the commission, follows the completion of a system maintenance exercise. In a statement issued on Friday, the NIMC confirmed that all previously disrupted services have resumed. “NIMC wishes to inform the general public…
