Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi on Friday used the 2026 Workers’ Day to highlight the plight of Nigerian workers, criticising the economic policies of Presiden Globally observed on May 1, Workers’ Day is set aside to honour the contributions of labour and advocate for improved working conditions. Peter…
The Federal Government has approved the complete demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos at a cost of N548.98 billion. The approval came after independent investigations confirmed that the iconic structure’s underwater piles and pile caps had deteriorated beyond repair. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced the approval after Thursday’s Federal Executive…
The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has dismissed the political strength of ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections, claiming that the former Anambra governor cannot deliver his home state. Okpebholo, who spoke as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday, said the dynamics that shaped previous elections would not…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has expressed her deepest gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing her the substative minister of the Ministry. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, until yesterday, was the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, having assumed office November 4, 2024. A statement issued by Dr. Magnus Eze, Special Assistant on Communication…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday approved ₦2 billion in relief support for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwa Rukuban, Jos, while also urging Plateau State leaders to commit to lasting peace and address the root causes of recurring violence in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s $516.3 million syndicated loan from Deutsche Bank AG to fund Section 1 (Phase 1A and 1B) of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway project. This decision came after lawmakers adopted the report presented by the House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management during plenary. While presenting the…
A video of a suspect being shot after being restrained by a Delta police officer has circulated on social media. In the less than two-minute video, the male suspect can be seen sitting on the ground with his hands tied behind his back with a rope. The suspect can be heard appealing with the police…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said a monthly salary of ₦1 million would be worthless to workers without a stable naira and improved economic conditions. Mr. Joe Ajaero, NLC president, said organised labour was more concerned about the value of the naira than nominal wage increases, stressing that rising inflation has continued to erode workers’ purchasing…
No fewer than 29 persons were killed following an attack on Guyaku and Telabala communities in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State by gunmen. According to witnesses, the attackers invaded the community during a football match at the community’s primary school at about 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, shooting sporadically and prompting residents to flee…
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a 53-year-old Nigerian, Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo, in Los Angeles over previous criminal allegations, including child molestation and other sex offences. Olusanjo was apprehended on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, by officers of the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) unit. He is currently in ICE custody, pending deportation…
