The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has enjoined the government and employers of labour to put workers’ welfare first and address pressing issues affecting the nation urgently. This was contained in a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh President of CAN, who acknowledged the many challenges workers face in Nigeria. He noted that many Nigerian … Read more
Former Real Madrid President, Ramon Calderon has claimed that Manchester United did not want to sell their superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid in 2009. The Portugal International went on to become the most iconic signing in the history of Los Blancos. Ronaldo completed a then-world record €94 million move from Manchester United to Real … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday, cautioned Governor Charles Soludo to stop playing politics with security in the state. This is as IPOB accused Soludo of being desperate for a second term, hence his decision to succumb to pressure from ‘Fulani hegemony’. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB lamented … Read more
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has alleged that Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, is inciting people of the southeast, especially those who are not well informed, against the government. Umahi claimed that Obi would not fight for the people even after getting them into trouble. He made the statement … Read more
The President of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo, has explained that the Nigerian federal Government is currently applying quasi-subsidy on fuel. Osifo, who doubles as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, disclosed this during an Interview on Channels Television on Wednesday. He noted that the government is providing special foreign … Read more
A Police Response Unit, known as Haba Maza, has, in a joint operation with the State Intelligence Department apprehended one Sani Musa of Nayi-Nawa ward, Damaturu in connection with the stabbing of a young salesgirl. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Command, DSP Dungus … Read more
As Nigerians celebrate this year’s International Workers Day, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kaduna State chapter, called on the committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate the expenditure of the past administration of Nasir El-Rufai The party also urged the house to beam its searchlights on the unjust sacking of … Read more
Amid the return of long queues at petrol stations, the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources, Downstream and midstream, has assured that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has about 1.5 billion litres of petrol that can last for 30 days in storage. The downstream and midstream committees, led by Hon Ikenga Imo … Read more
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has lashed out at President Bola Tinubu for appointing the worst set of ministers since 1999. Adeyanju said Tinubu’s government lacked one credible person that can speak and Nigerians will believe. His comment is coming when the presidency released a statement announcing that A.P Moller-Maersk shipping company had pledged to … Read more
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, on Wednesday said another minimum wage is in the works for workers in the state. He disclosed this in his fraternal message to workers on 2024 May Day celebration in Ilorin. Enumerating the efforts of the state government to cushion the effects of the current economic travails triggered by … Read more
Court has granted former President Donald permission to attend his son’s high school graduation in Florida next month. Trump had pushed for weeks to attend his son’s high school graduation on May 17. “(Barron’s) a great student and he’s very proud of the fact he did so well and was looking forward for years to … Read more
Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, has warned youths involved in internet fraud popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo. Bishop Oyedepo warned that those involved in Yahoo Yahoo won’t end well, stressing that they should steer clear of fraudulent activities and live within the bounds of the law. Addressing his members at the … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB are in talk over the provision of a specialised SIM card for students which would feature limited services. The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, made this disclosed. Professor Oloyede, accentuating the mounting … Read more
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has saluted the workers of Benue State, acknowledging their significant contributions to the state’s development, as they celebrate this year’s May Day. Aligning with the 2024 Labour Day theme, “Ensuring Safety and Health at Work in a Changing Climate,” the governor pointed out his administration’s efforts to prioritize workers’ … Read more
Former Super Eagles defender, Bright Omokaro, has advised new head coach of the team, Finidi George to build a formidable team that can compete well on the field. Omokaro, a member of Super Eagles silver medal winning squad at the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco also posited that it is important for Finidi … Read more
Deputy Governor of Benu State, Barr Sam Ode has assured that has declared that he will not avial himself to be used to succeed Governor Hyacinth Alia of there is an impeachment attempt on him. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Alia’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the deputy governor made the assertion … Read more
Chairman, Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has declared that workers have been playing pivotal roles in the development of the country. Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, made this declaration while felicitating with workers on the occasion of this year’s Workers Day. The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, in a … Read more
Former Rangers striker, Ally McCoist, has advised Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford to leave Old Trafford this summer. McCoist wants Rashford to get a fresh challenge elsewhere as the club’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, prepares to overhaul the Red Devils quad at the end of the season. Rashford has not been really impressive under manager … Read more
Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel, has blamed Kim Min-Jae for their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid, in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. Vinicius Jr received Toni Kroos’ pass behind Min-Jae to open the scoring at Allianz Arena. After Leroy Sane and Harry Kane scored for the Bundesliga giants, the defender … Read more
Taraba State chapter of the National Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) of Nigeria have expressed concern about the alarming cost of living in Nigeria. Standing in solidarity with Nigerian workers, the groups in a press statement issued on Wednesday to journalists in Jalingo, through its state President, Fidelis Nashuka, called … Read more
Dr Quazeem Amuda, the Managing Director of Green Remedies International Limited, has once again been celebrated for his exceptional contributions to the world of herbal medicine. Following his recent accolades as the recipient of the Yoruba Youth Humanitarian Icon of the Year award by the Yoruba Youth Assembly worldwide, the Excellence in Business Award at … Read more
Operatives of the Kwara State police command have arrested three suspected cultists allegedly connected with the bloody clash which broke out between two rival cultists groups on Tuesday at Budo-Oke, Eiyenkori area of Asa Local Government in the state. DAILYPOST reports that two buildings were also razed down during the violent clash in the town. … Read more
Numerous testimonies from Ouadda residents reporting cooperation between MINUSCA(United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic) and members of the UPC( Union for Peace) armed groups are among the many testimonies reported by residents across the Central African Republic. Residents of the village of Ouadda, where peacekeepers are stationed, reported that they have … Read more
