By Esenvosa Izah Lagos, May 16, 2023 The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) says Nigerian workers and the two labour centres — Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and TUC, have a right to be politically partisan to safeguard their collective interests. The TUC President, Mr. Festus Osifo, and Secretary General,  …

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, met with Beatrice Eyong, Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS of the United Nations Women where he pledged the Commission’s commitment to restore the dignity of Police Women. Dr. Arase, …

Pastor Dayo Ekong and other Lagos State Labour Party Executive Committee members addressing candidates of the party on Tuesday evening in Lagos. By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, May 16, 2023 The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) says no fewer than 20 lawyers and legal professionals have volunteered to …

The Arewa Youth Assembly has commended the Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, for the Naira redesign policy, which the group said, helped the state to tackle the crisis of banditry which, before the introduction of the policy, was widespread in the state as well as in most parts of …

A political activist and former National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday commended the government of United States of America for announcing Visa ban on those who undermined democracy during the 2023 general elections. In a statement on the US State Department website, …

Washinton, May 16, 2023 The United States has moved to impose visa restrictions on several individuals for allegedly undermining the democratic process in Nigeria, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. “Today, I am announcing that we have taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in …

    Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 election has condoled with the families, professional colleagues and all others who are mourning the demise of Nollywood stars, Obinna Nwafor more commonly known as Saint Obi and Murphy Afolabi, both of …

  The Africana Institute of Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) is organizing a Malcolm X Memorial Bus Ride to Hartsdale, New York, USA, on Friday, May 19, 2023. The trip, according to a notice by the Institute, “includes a bus ride to the gravesite …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 15, 2023 Mr. Tony Elumelu, a Nigerian industrialist, has advised state governors to place high priority on promoting youths’ entrepreneurship for self-employment. Elumelu, also the Chairman, Heirs Holdings Group, said this at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) 2023 induction for newly elected governors in Abuja …

  The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, has emerged as the Public Servant Of the Year 2022.    The latest award is coming from Champion Newspapers Nigeria Limited.   Jamoh, alongside some prominent Nigerians, which include Governors Ademola Adeleke of Osun …

 By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, May 15, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday unveiled an e-learning platform, SabiMONI, to promote financial literacy and to deepen financial inclusion. Speaking at the ceremony, the CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, said that the platform was a fully digital national e-learning platform …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 15, 2023 The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has advised state governors in Nigeria against excessive borrowing. Okonjo-Iweala said this on Monday in Abuja at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) 2023 induction for newly elected governors with the theme “Governing …

By Kelechi Ogunleye Abuja, May 15, 2023 The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released names of successful candidates for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment exercises. A statement signed by the Secretary to the Board, Mr. Ja’afaru Ahmed, on Monday …

By Naomi Sharang Abuja, May 15, 2023 Sen. Abdulaziz Yari (APC-Zamfara) says he can’t be stopped from the race for the Presidency of the 10th National Assembly, because it is his constitutional right. He said this when he spoke with newsmen in Abuja on Monday. Yari, a former Governor of …

Barcelona,May 14, 2023 FC Barcelona claimed their 27th LaLiga title on Sunday after two first-half goals from Robert Lewandowski spurred them to a 4-2 thrashing of city rivals Espanyol. Barca moved to 85 points from 34 matches and extended their lead to an unassailable 14 points over second-placed Real Madrid. …

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to Prof. Bolaji Olufunmileyi Owasanoye, SAN, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on his 60th birthday today, May 15, 2023. A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), said “the President joins …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, for his efforts in the area of security of lives and property.Obasanjo spoke on Friday in Lagos in a keynote address at National Daily Newspaper Awards for Year 2022.He said the I-G deserved the award. The News Agency …

Monday, 15 May, 2023 May Sudan not happen to Nigeria. This piece starts with prayers. It has to. “Everyone in Africa believes in God…It’s the only way we can survive. People leave home praying that there will be electricity when they return. On the road, they pray that they will …

Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, on his 82nd birthday, noting that the Monarch’s “sacrifices and commitment to a united, peaceful and progressive Nigeria remain exemplary.” Mr. Obi in a tweet, also said: “I appreciate …

By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja May 14, 2023 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for close partnership with the media in efforts being made to check corruption, especially money laundering. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the Commission’s spokesman, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, quoted its Executive Chairman, …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, May 14, 2023 The Organising Committee for the ‘Abia State Re-dedication and Dr Alex Otti’s Thanksgiving Service’, has declared a seven-day prayer, fasting and thanksgiving period in the state. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Umuahia by the Chairman and …

The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Ibadan, Rt. Revd. Dr. J.O Akinfenwa, has charged Nigeria’s judiciary, especially those handling various election petition cases, to be fair to themselves, to Nigerians and to justice, by endeavoring to do the right things and ensuring that justice is delivered to the country. …

  In commemoration of the 2023 World Safety Day, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA organized a safety workshop with the theme “Zero offshore incidents, a culture of prevention.”    This is in line with the International Labour Organization, ILO declared theme of “A safe and healthy working environment …

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has emphasised the need for more investments in science and technology across universities and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria. He noted that science-tech has huge opportunities to create millions of jobs for Nigerian youths. Zulum made the call on Saturday while attending the 27th …

A former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr Sam Amadi, has stated that the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, remains a leader who should be celebrated for setting a standard in frugality and financial prudence in public office. Amadi’s remarks followed a …