NLC Backs ASUU, Warns FG Against ‘No Work, No Pay’ Threats
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its full weight behind the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in its ongoing two-week warning strike, cautioning the Federal Government against using threats of the “No Work, No Pay” policy to intimidate lecturers. In a statement released on Monday, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, […]
Nigeria’s Security Agencies Record Major Gains in September—NOA
By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s security, intelligence, and regulatory agencies sustained major operations across the country in September 2025, leading to significant gains in the ongoing fight against crime, terrorism, and other forms of insecurity. This was disclosed at the September edition of the Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB), held on Monday at the National Orientation […]
Nigeria Joins International Association of Judges,Gains Global Recognition
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has lauded the National Association of Judges of Nigeria (NAJN) following its admission as a member of the International Association of Judges (IAJ). The NAJN, which will now represent Nigeria at the global judicial forum, was admitted during the 67th Annual Meeting of […]
Nigerian Air Force Announces 2025 Recruitment
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially opened its online application portal for the Airmen/Airwomen Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025, calling on eligible Nigerians to take advantage of the free registration exercise and warning applicants against falling victim to fraudsters. In an announcement shared via its official X handle (formerly Twitter) […]
Prof. Sulaiman Mourns Late NTA Veteran Broadcaster, Abdulrazak Akanbi
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) broadcaster, Abdulrazak Akanbi, the Ilorin-born media icon who died at the age of 66. In a condolence message released on Monday by his […]
ASUU Strike: Lecturers Suspend Classes Nationwide After 14-Day Ultimatum
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s fragile university system faces renewed disruption as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) begins a two-week warning strike today (Monday), following the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government. The strike comes despite assurances from the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, that the Tinubu administration had released […]
Fuel Price Hike: NNPCL Raises Petrol Price to N992
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has once again adjusted the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from ₦865 to ₦992 per litre, triggering fresh public concern over the lack of transparency in fuel pricing and government communication. As of Monday, no official reason had been […]
AI Disruption: Faleye Seeks New Safety Net for Nigerian Workers
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s social protection system to address emerging risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technological disruptions in the workplace. Faleye made the call while presenting a paper titled […]
Speaker Abbas Urges Stronger Laws to End Child Labour, Gender Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for stronger laws to tackle child labour, sexual harassment, gender inequality, forced marriage, and other abuses confronting young Nigerian girls. Speaking in Abuja at an event marking the International Day of the Girl Child, Abbas described child labour as “endemic” and a […]
NYCN Protests Deregistration, Calls for Sack of CAC Registrar General
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Thursday launched a nationwide protests after the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) withdrew its registration certificate. NYCN President, Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, accused CAC Registrar General, Hussaini Magaji, of abuse of office and disregard for the rule of law. He said the move defied a Federal […]