NLC Condemns New Tax Laws, Demands Urgent Review of Minimum Wage
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised strong concerns over recent tax reforms, warning that provisions taxing the national minimum wage and placing heavier burdens on low-income earners are unfair and regressive. It also called on the Federal Government to urgently address workers’ wages ahead of the next statutory minimum wage negotiations. […]
Patrick Bassey Takes Charge at Yobe Desert Stars
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Yobe Desert Stars Football Club has named Coach Patrick Bassey as the club’s new Technical Adviser ahead of the second stanza of the 2026 Nigeria National League (NNL26) season. The appointment was confirmed by Mohammed Alkali Achama, Chairman of Yobe Desert Stars FC, who described Bassey’s arrival as a strategic move aimed […]
Cuba Accuses U.S. of Extrajudicial Actions and Naval Blockade Against Venezuela
By Chinedu Echianu Cuba has accused the United States of carrying out extra-judicial actions, maritime attacks on oil tankers and imposing an unlawful naval blockade on Venezuela. There are also alleging that Washington has also designated Venezuela’s legitimate government as a foreign terrorist organisation in violation of international law. The accusations were made on January […]
Rivers Politics Off-Limits: Wike Tells APC National Secretary
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru to stay away from Rivers State politics and be careful with public statements. Wike issued the warning during a “thank-you” visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area, accusing the APC of benefiting from funds linked to […]
Speaker Abbas Condemns Niger Market Attack, Condoles Victims’ Families
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the attack on Kasuwan Daji market in the Demo community of Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, where terrorists killed scores of people, kidnapped several others and set the market ablaze. The Speaker on Monday described the attack as gruesome and […]
Kalu Urges Igbo Voters to Strategize Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on Igbo voters to be strategic in their political choices, stressing that votes in 2027 should “be invested, not wasted.” Speaking during a series of courtesy visits to APC leaders across Abia State, Kalu said the shortest route to an Igbo […]
Speaker Abbas Mourns Victims of Yobe Boat Mishap
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sadness over the boat mishap in Yobe State that claimed the lives of 29 people and left several others injured. In a condolence message issued on Monday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker […]
Presidency Debunks Claims of AI-Generated Photo of Tinubu, Kagame
By Chinedu Echianu The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that a recent photograph showing President Bola Tinubu with Rwandan President Paul Kagame was generated using artificial intelligence, describing such claims as false and misleading. Online reactions had trailed the photo of Tinubu and Kagame in a meeting as part of the President’s trip to France, […]
Venezuela: Trump Warns Incoming Leader Rodríguez as Maduro Faces Trial
By: Aremu Toyeebaht U.S. President Donald Trump has sharpened pressure on Venezuela’s incoming president, Delcy Rodríguez, warning that she could face severe consequences if she fails to cooperate with Washington, as Caracas prepares for a controversial transition of power. Trump delivered the warning in an interview with The Atlantic published on Sunday, just hours before […]
Reps Release Certified True Copies of Four Tax Reform Bills
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Release Certified True Copies of Four Tax Reform Bills on Saturday night released the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the four major tax reform laws following the circulation of unauthorised and misleading versions. The move, according to a statement is directed by the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, […]