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Breaking: NLC, TUC suspend planned strike, gives FG 30 days grace 

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have suspended the indefinite strike earlier scheduled to commence on...

After four-month Tinubu Presidency, First Lady Remi Tinubu says husband not a magician

After four months in the saddle by President Bola Tinubu in pursuit of his “Renewed Hope” agenda, his wife, Oluremi, has said her...

FG/Labour meeting: Tinubu’s N25,000 provisional wage increase, N5,000 for vulnerable Nigerians rejected

The N25,000 provisional wage increment announced for average low-grade workers in the federal civil service by President Bola Tinubu on October 1 has...

Tinubu at nation’s 63rd independence anniversary, announces new wage increment for federal workers

“For the next six months, the average low-grade worker shall receive an additional N25, 000 per month. Commencing this month, the social safety...

Nationwide strike: FG invites NLC, TUC to emergency meeting

The Federal Government has invited the leaders of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to an emergency...

Breaking News: Police Arrest Sam Larry, suspect in Mohbad’s death

On Thursday evening, the Lagos State Police Command announced that it has arrested Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, also known as Sam Larry whom many have...

In one fell swoop, Wike sacks 21 heads of FCT agencies, parastatals

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has again wielded the big stick and this time around he has sacked...

Senate confirms Cardoso as CBN gov., four others as deputy governors

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Yemi Cardoso as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor and four others as deputy...

NLC, TUC begin indefinite strike from Oct. 3

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have resolved to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike starting from October...

Recuperating Gov. Akeredolu prevails on Ondo Assembly to serve Deputy Governor impeachment notice

The Ondo State House of Assembly has served the State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the letter of notice of his impeachment on...

Crude production: NNPCL, NCDMB, IOCs sign deal to reduce contracting cycle from 333 days to 180

In a bid to increase efficiency and reduce cost of crude per barrel, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) and the Nigerian...

Outbreak of Diphtheria hits 18 states as FG confirms 7,202 cases, 453 deaths

The Federal Government has confirmed 7,202 cases of diphtheria out of the 11,587 suspected cases across 105 local government areas in 18 states,...

Breaking: Supreme Court complex, Abuja on fire

A section of the Supreme Court complex in Abuja, has reportedly been gutted by fire. The cause of the fire is yet to...

Tragedy as petrol fire claims 34 lives In Benin Republic

An explosion at an illegal petrol depot in Cotonou, the Republic of Benin, has consumed 34 lives, including two babies. According to reports,...

Nigeria’s Industry Minister in New York, launches national talent export programme, to generate 1m jobs in five years

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has launched a national talent export programme tagged, “National Talent Export Programme (NATEP)...

UNGA 78: U.S. Pres. Biden fails to meet Tinubu as scheduled before departing New York

The much-publicized meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the U.S. President Joe Biden scheduled to hold while in the U.S. did not...