Politics
BREAKING: Labour Party Chairman, Julius Abure arrested
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr. Julius Abure has been arrested by Security Operatives. It currently unclear the circumstances behind his arrest but it…
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Niger state government workers commence indefinite strike amidst economic hardship
Government workers in Niger State have initiated an indefinite strike action in response to the state government’s failure to meet their demands. The strike was directed…
Security
DSS warns labour leaders to shun planned nationwide protests
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria has called on the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to reconsider their planned…
BREAKING: Developers reject N8,000 cement price
Developers in the built industry have rejected the agreement reached between the Federal Government and cement manufacturers. At the meeting, it was resolved that prices of…
Politics
Ondo Governor, Aiyedatiwa declares two-day public holiday for Akeredolu’s burial
Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa of Ondo state, has declared Thursday, 22nd and Friday, 23rd of February 2024 as public holidays in the State. This was contained in…
Politics
JUST IN: APC NWC declares Edo Gov primary inconclusive
Following crisis that rocked last Saturday’s Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Primary Election, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party has declared the shadow election…
JUST IN: Exchange Rate For Cargo Clearance Reaches N1,605 per US Dollar
The Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria has again raised the exchange rate for cargo clearance to N1,605/$. This is coming days after the…
Politics
JUST IN: Tinubu orders payment of Villa’s N342m electricity bill
President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate settlement of N342m as an outstanding electricity bill due to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company by the State House.…
Over 151 houses affected by flooding following heavy rain in Lagos
The early morning flood on Tuesday in Command and Ipaja communities in Lagos impacted about 151 houses. Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator of the National Emergency…
Security
JUST-IN: Bandits Kill Monarch, 5 Others, Abduct 38 In Katsina
Suspected bandits have attacked Yar Nasarawa community in Faskari local government area of Katsina State, killing six persons, including a traditional ruler. The attackers also burnt…