Sokoto Labour Unions Endorse Governor Aliyu for Second Term
By Zainab Bakare The Organised labour in Sokoto State, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress has endorsed Ahmed Aliyu for a second term in 2027. The endorsement was announced on Friday during the International Workers’ Day in Sokoto. The state chairman of the NLC, Abdullahi Jungle, said the decision was based […]
May Day: Workers Decry Insecurity, Soaring Costs
By Chinedu Echianu Nigerian workers marked the International Workers’ Day 2026, raising concerns over insecurity, inflation, and declining real wages across the country. At Eagle Square, workers used the annual celebration to draw attention to a widening gap between government assurances and everyday economic realities. Journalists and civil servants alike said rising costs and economic […]
Akpabio Salutes Nigerian Workers on May Day
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has hailed Nigerian workers for their resilience, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to national development, as the country joins the rest of the world to mark International Workers’ Day. In a statement personally signed by him to commemorate the 2026 celebration, Akpabio praised workers across all […]
Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Power Minister
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination is disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the appointment is expected to reinforce ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s […]
May Day: Foundation Demands Equal Pay, Safer Workplaces for Women
By: Chinedu Echianu As Nigeria marks International Workers’ Day 2026, calls are growing for urgent reforms to improve workers’ welfare, with a strong focus on gender equality. Founder of the Vivian Bello Foundation, Vivian Bello, says Nigerian workers remain the backbone of the nation’s economy, despite rising economic pressure and social challenges. In a solidarity […]
Supreme Court Ends PDP Faction Crisis — Wike
Supreme Court Voids ADC Status Quo Order in Leadership Case
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Supreme Court of Nigeria has set aside a “status quo ante bellum” order in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ruling that such a directive cannot stand after proceedings have been concluded. In a lead judgment delivered by Mohammed Garba, the apex court held that preservative orders are […]
Back Tinubu in 2027, Wike Begs FCT Voters
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on residents of the FCT to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing ongoing infrastructure development across the territory as reason for his call. Wike made the appeal in Abuja Thursday, during a visit by the FCT Stakeholders Assembly […]
Court Bars INEC From Recognising ADC Congresses by Caretaker Committee
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by committees appointed by a caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik also barred the caretaker committee from interfering with the tenure […]
Senate Calls for Urgent Action on COVID-19 Preparedness Gaps After New Case
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has called for immediate strengthening of the country’s public health emergency preparedness and response systems following the confirmation of a new COVID-19 case in Rivers State. The motion, presented by Senator Ipalibo Banigo (Rivers West), was debated on the floor of the Senate and unanimously adopted as a matter […]