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Strike: Soldiers bar Journalists as SGF, labour leaders meet in Abuja
Amidst the biting effect of the nationwide strike by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SFG), Senator George Akume, is currently having a closed-door emergency meeting with labour leaders. Journalists and other visitors were however barred from assessing the venue of the meeting. Soldiers and some other security operatives
ECOWAS Court President laments high administrative, operational costs
Justice Edward Amoako Asante, the President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, has lamented the high administrative and operational costs of running the community court. He said this while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 16th administrative and budget retreat on Monday in Nasarawa State, near Abuja the capital of the Federal Republic of
Strike: How aircraft meant to convey Nigerian pilgrims for Hajj returned to Saudi empty – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised an alarm over the effect of the strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on thousands of Nigerian pilgrims and the airlifting operation of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON). In a statement, on Monday, MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, said a plane sent to airlift pilgrims
Vinicius Jr named Champions League player of the season
Vinicius Junior was Monday named by UEFA chiefs as Champions League player of the season after spearheading Real Madrid to European glory, with teammate Jude Bellingham picking up the young player award. Brazilian forward Vinicius scored six goals and made five assists in Real’s victorious campaign, including the second in the 2-0 win against Borussia
Strike: FG begs Labour as fresh meeting kicks off
Amid the ongoing indefinite nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the federal government has pleaded with the leaders of the union to continue along the path of negotiations. This comes as labour leaders are currently at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation
Oil prices slump as OPEC+ plans to start unwinding cuts
Oil prices slid Monday as the OPEC+ group of major crude producers signalled they would start to unwind output cuts later this year, with softer-than-expected US manufacturing compounding fears of weakening global oil demand. The concerns pulled stock indices back from earlier highs, seen on the back of hopes that easing inflation could allow the
Yobe doctors boycott nationwide strike
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Yobe State Chapter, has refused to join the nationwide strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) which began on Monday over the N60,000 new minimum wage proposed by the federal government. Dr Abubakar Kawu Mai Mala, the NMA Chairman in the state, stated this while briefing newsmen in Damaturu on
Biden’s son Hunter stands trial on gun charge
Hunter Biden, the long-troubled son of Joe Biden, went on trial Monday on gun charges in a historic first prosecution of a sitting president’s child – and potential threat to his father’s reelection. The only surviving son of President Biden, Hunter Biden is charged with lying about his illegal drug use when buying a handgun
NDIC begins payment process of Heritage Bank customers
Following the revocation of the banking licence of Heritage Bank Plc by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced liquidation process of the bank with immediate verification and payment of insured deposits to the bank depositors. In a statement on Monday, the Director Communication & Public Affairs of
RUSAL ALSCON Refutes Claims in Recent Article
RUSAL ALSCON, a corporate entity, firmly denies the allegations presented in the article titled “RUSAL Defies Supreme Court Judgment, Denies BFIG Group Access to ALSCON Plant in A’Ibom” by Okon Bassey. The article mentioned: “Meanwhile, youths of Ikot Abasi LGA had earlier staged a protest to register their grievances against the Russians for locking the
Strike: Pilgrims will be airlifted to Saudi before June 10 — NAHCON
As the strike over the minimum wage embarked upon by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and Trade Union Congress, TUC, is causing apprehension among some concerned pilgrims and other Muslims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has assured that it “will not affect the Hajj airlift.” According to its projection, NAHCON said all pilgrims
Strike: Pilgrims will be airlifted to Saudi before June 10 — NAHCON
Transfer: A dream come true! – Mbappe confirms Real Madrid move
Kylian Mbappe has confirmed he is joining Real Madrid as a free agent. The 25-year-old recently left Paris Saint-Germain after his contract elapsed. Mbappe will now sign a five-year contract with the Champions League winners. He said in an official statement: “A dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my
Transfer: A dream come true! – Mbappe confirms Real Madrid move
‘Your leadership has brought development to FCT’ – Tinubu hails Wike
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the full-scope development of the Outer Southern Expressway, OSEX, from the Villa Roundabout to Ring Road 1 Junction in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The commissioning exercise, which was held at the OSEX, also known as the Mahamadou Issoufou Way, a boundary road defining the southern flank of
‘Your leadership has brought development to FCT’ – Tinubu hails Wike
Niger State signs bond with 60 indigenous medical students
The Niger State government has signed a bond with 60 indigenous medical students to engage them as part of the state’s workforce in a bid to increase manpower in its healthcare sector Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago was represented by Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba at the signing of the bond in Minna, the state capital. Bago
Niger State signs bond with 60 indigenous medical students
BREAKING: Soldiers presently surround venue of our meeting – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has raised an alarm that soldiers have surrounded the venue of its meeting with the federal government over minimum wage negotiation. “Soldiers are presently surrounding the venue of the meeting between Labour and Government at the premises of the SGF,” NLC wrote on X. In a post on its official
BREAKING: Soldiers presently surround venue of our meeting – NLC
Allegations of exam fraud against me false – Ex-UniAbuja student, Akoh
A former student of the University of Abuja, Dickson Ameh Akoh has dismissed the examination fraud allegations brought against him in the social media by suspected unscrupulous politicians. He vowed to take appropriate legal actions against the sponsors of the malicious allegations once they are unmasked by the security agencies. In a statement issued in
Allegations of exam fraud against me false – Ex-UniAbuja student, Akoh
NLC, TUC strike paralyzes activities in Delta
To ensure strict compliance with the nationwide indefinite strike, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Delta State, on Monday shut down all government offices, public schools and banks. The leaderships of the two foremost unions placed under lock and key, government establishments such as the State Secretariat, Federal Secretariat,
NLC, TUC strike paralyzes activities in Delta
Strike: Prioritise dialogue, compromise – CAN urges FG, Labour
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has expressed concerns over the ongoing strike action by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, over the minimum wage impasse. CAN, advising parties involved in the deadlock to handle the situation the right way, considered labour’s demands for a fair and adequate minimum wage understandable
Strike: Prioritise dialogue, compromise – CAN urges FG, Labour
U-20 Women World Cup draw: Falconets ready for any opponent – Coach Danjuma
Falconets head coach Chris Danjuma said his team is ready to face any opposition at the 2024 FIFA U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The draw ceremony for the competition will be held in Bogota, Colombia, on Wednesday. The Falconets are in Pot Two with Brazil, Mexico, USA, Netherlands and New Zealand. “We have no fear
U-20 Women World Cup draw: Falconets ready for any opponent – Coach Danjuma
Strike: Attempt to intimidate us will worsen matters — NLC
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has warned that any attempt to intimidate, provoke or blackmail its leaders at the negotiation table would worsen issues. The union insisted that such developments could further prolong its strike action indefinitely. In a post on its official X handle on Monday, NLC said: “Any attempt to intimidate, provoke or
Strike: Attempt to intimidate us will worsen matters — NLC
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