NLC Condemns Repeated Arrests of Sowore, Demands Immediate Release
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly condemned what it described as the “unending arrest and harassment” of Omoyele Sowore, a prominent civil rights activist and former presidential candidate. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC expressed concern over the frequent arrests and extended detentions of Sowore, […]
First Lady Champions Nationwide Drive to End Tuberculosis by 2030
By: Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has intensified the fight against tuberculosis (TB) with the commissioning of new solar-powered TB diagnostic machines in Abuja, reaffirming her goal to eradicate the disease nationwide by 2030. The event, held at Dutse Makaranta Primary School, saw the deployment of cutting-edge machines donated under her Renewed […]
NYSC bids farewell, encourages patriotism among Batch ‘B’ II.
By: Aremu Toyeebaht As thousands of 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members conclude their national service, the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier-General Olakunle Nafiu, has urged them to look ahead with determination and purpose. In a statement shared via the official X handle of the NYSC on Thursday, Nafiu commended the […]
Speaker Abbas Hails Nigerian Teen Girls for Winning Global Debate
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has applauded three Nigerian teenagers, Nafisa Abdullahi-Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad-Fema, and Hadiza Kashim-Kalli, for emerging world champions in English language communication and debate. The trio achieved this remarkable feat at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Competition held in London, United Kingdom, bringing pride and global […]
NAWOJ Demands Urgent Action on North Central Insecurity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has raised alarm over the escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s North Central region, particularly the recurrent violent attacks on communities in Benue and Plateau States, with devastating impacts on women and children. This concern was part of the resolutions reached at the Association’s bi-monthly […]
Women’s Reserved Seats Bill Set for Voting in October — Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured that the parliament will deliberate and vote on the Special Seats Bill alongside other critical constitutional amendment bills when plenary resumes in October. Kalu emphasized the need for sustained advocacy to ensure the passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, […]
Life Camp Building Collapse: Rescued Victim Loses Leg, in Stable Condition
By Chinedu Echianu Aliyu, the 27-year-old security guard rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in the Life Camp area of Abuja, has undergone leg amputation following injuries sustained in the incident. According to the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) through a statement signed by its Head of […]
NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Tramadol Concealed in Car Mirrors at Lagos Airport
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol concealed in vehicle side mirrors at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The interception in a major operation by operatives of the NDLEA also led to the arrest of key members of an export smuggling ring. […]
PSC Debunks Fake Recruitment Notice, Warns Public Against Fraudsters
By Chinedu Echianu The Police Service Commission (PSC) has strongly refuted claims circulating on social media suggesting that recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force for 2025 has commenced, describing such reports as false, misleading, and the handiwork of fraudsters. In a press statement released on Sunday and signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and […]
NLC Rejects Attempt to Criminalise Strikes Under New Industrial Relations Policy
By: Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly rejected any attempt by the Federal Government to use the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy to criminalise strike actions and undermine the rights of trade unions in the country. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC described as “reprehensible” […]