Tinubu Urges Abuja Residents to Pay Taxes for Development
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has called on residents and business owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fulfil their civic obligations by paying taxes, land charges and ground rents, saying increased compliance will support the delivery of more infrastructure projects across the territory. Tinubu made the appeal on Wednesday during the commissioning […]
Experts Push Tougher Measures to End Child Recruitment
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Stakeholders have called for stronger legislative action, improved child protection systems, and greater investment in education and rehabilitation programmes to address the growing challenge of child recruitment in armed conflicts across Nigeria. The call was made during a policy dialogue on Strategies Against Child Recruitment in Armed Conflicts in Nigeria, organised by […]
NECA Clarifies ICJ Opinion on Right to Strike
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has clarified that the recent advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on workers’ right to strike under International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 87 is neither a binding judgment nor a ruling, but an interpretation intended to guide further discussions among ILO constituents. The […]
Senate Grills SEDC Boss Over Financial Mismanagement
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has interrogated the Managing Director of the Commission, Mark Okoye, over alleged mismanagement and questionable utilisation of ₦16.6 billion released under the 2025 budget. The Senator Orji Kalu-led committee raised concerns during an investigative hearing in Abuja, questioning key expenditure items, including […]
JOHESU Threatens Fresh Strike Over Salary Adjustment Delay
By Chinedu Echianu The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has warned that it may embark on another nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to implement the long-awaited adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). JOHESU National Chairman and President of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Kabiru Minjibir, issued the warning […]
Tinubu Opens Abuja OSEX Road, Highlights Infrastructure Push
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday reststed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development as a key pillar for economic growth, job creation, and improved living standards across Nigeria. The President’s message was delivered by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio at the commissioning of the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring […]
FG Admits Inflation, Insecurity as Major National Challenges
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Government has acknowledged that inflation and insecurity remain major challenges facing Nigerians, even as it defended the economic reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during a news briefing marking the 2026 […]
Reps Urge Tinubu to Step Up Action Against Bandits, Kidnappers
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently implement a stronger and more coordinated security strategy to address rising cases of banditry, kidnappings, and attacks on vulnerable communities across Nigeria. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance during plenary on Tuesday, sponsored by […]
INEC Appeals Court Rulings, Ready for Ekiti Poll
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has filed appeals against recent Federal High Court judgments affecting parts of its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, insisting that harmonised electoral timelines remain critical to credible elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja […]
ILC 2026: PENGASSAN Women Seek Stronger Protection
By Chinedu Echianu The National Chairperson of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) Women’s Commission, Comrade Miriam Mbanaso, has called for stronger international labour standards to protect women from workplace abuse, harassment, and discrimination. Speaking on the sidelines of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC 2026) in […]