Minister of works in shock as Vandalization continues
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has expressed shock that reports of vandalization are still being recorded despite the presence of the private security outfit deployed by the Federal Ministry of Works to man the area. The reaction followed the minister’s receipt of a report on the activities of vandals of the expansion joints on […]
INEC extends voters registration for Edo
Following a review meeting held with stakeholders, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), said it has extended voters’ registration for Edo and Ondo States respectively. Registration was earlier slated to end on the 5th of June, 2024 in the two states. However, a statement by the commission said following appeals by stakeholders, the date has been […]
National grid restored after strike suspension
The National Union of Electricity Employees said the national grid has been restored after the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress suspended their strike. NUEE National President, Adebiyi Adeyeye, confirmed this in an online interview on Tuesday. “The strike has been suspended, which means the grid has come back to normal. It is […]
Minister of Information appeals to Labour to call off strike
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, appealed to Organised Labour to call off the ongoing strike and return to the negotiation table in the best interest of the country. Idris, made this appeal on behalf of the Federal government, accompanied by the Minister of State for Labour, Hon Nkeiruka Onyejeocha and the […]
Nigeria gets out from IATA debt list
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has declared Nigeria free from the list of indebted countries with trapped funds to foreign airlines. According to IATA, Nigeria has paid 98 percent of the trapped funds to foreign airlines, adding that remaining $19 million is due to the Central Bank’s ongoing verification of outstanding forward claims filed […]
President Tinubu condemns killing of Soldiers in Abia
President Bola Tinubu has condemned, the killing of five Soldiers and six civilians in Abia state last Thursday, by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra. President Tinubu, in a statement he signed, assured that the federal government will come down heavily against those who have made it a habit to needlessly attack the […]
WAEC appeals to Organised Labour to consider students writing WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appealed to organised labour to consider students sitting for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, as it plans an indefinite strike from today Monday, June 3. The Head of National Office of WAEC, Dr Amos Dangut, who made the appeal yesterday said that the council shared in […]
Organized Labour insist on Planned Nationwide Strike
The leadership of the National Assembly and representatives of the Federal Government on Sunday evening, met with the leadership of the organised labour to avert the planned nationwide strike scheduled for today Monday, June 3. At the meeting, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who said the demands of labour are justifiable, however, appealed to Organised Labour […]
Donald Trump found guilty in historic trial
Former US President, Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records, in his historic criminal trial in New York. It is the first time a former or serving US president has been convicted of a crime. He will be sentenced on July 11 and could face prison, but legal experts […]
Tripartite committee on new minimum wage to meets today
The Tripartite Committee meeting on the new minimum wage will reconvene today, May 31, 2024, as the Federal Government has extended an invitation to Organised Labour for the continuation of negotiations. A letter signed by the Secretary of the Committee, Ekpo Nta, was sent to the Presidents of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the […]