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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to consider annual review of national minimum wage because of inflationary trend and value of Naira. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President made the call in Abuja at the 2nd…

The Federal Government has retracted its earlier statement on the legal aspect of the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership signed with the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday. This came following criticism from Nigerians over the…

The Federal Government has blamed the governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the economic hardships Nigerians are facing. "It is a fact that many of the PDP Governors have not paid N30,000 minimum…

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, appeared on Channels Television's "Politics Today" program on Tuesday, advocating for the fundamental right to protest and urging the government to address societal concerns swiftly. Emphasizing…

The Federal Government has assured the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of resuming the payment of wage awards to workers this week. Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State, Labour and Employment,…

The Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Faruk Abubakar, sparked concern on Tuesday with his statement on ChannelsTV, revealing a significant exodus of nurses from the country. While acknowledging the gravity…

Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday described Nigeria as a “very very poor” country, given its low per capita income, compared to other African nations. “Nigeria is a very very poor country, to be honest. I think our wealth is…

In response to nationwide protests by nurses regarding new verification guidelines, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has pledged swift action. Registrar Dr. Faruk Abubakar issued a statement on Monday…

Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer and senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has berated lawyers criticising a court order directing the federal government to control commodity prices. On February 7, 2024, the federal high court ordered…

In a sermon titled "What Is Love?", Senior Pastor Jimmy Odukoya of the Fountain of Life Church offered a unique perspective on marriage, linking manhood to work and urging women to seek partners who are actively pursuing their goals.…

In a statement issued on Sunday, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), called for spiritual intervention to address the challenges facing Nigeria. During a meeting with Kaduna State…

United States authorities say that witness reports suggest it was raining when a copter crashed in California near the Nevada border on Friday, killing the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife,…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas over “the failure to disclose, clarify and explain…

Reports of a devastating helicopter crash near the California-Nevada border have emerged, claiming the lives of six passengers, including prominent Nigerian business leaders Herbert Wigwe and Abimbola Ogunbanjo. According to sources…

President Bola Tinubu's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, ignited a debate on social media regulation Thursday during the presentation of a book by former Minister Babatunde Fashola. Gbajabiamila labeled social media a "societal menace"…