The organised labour unions in Cross River State say they are set for the industrial action as proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the implementation of the new minimum wage. The state Chairperson of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Monday Ogbodum, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on … Read more
A former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He announced his resignation from the opposition party in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Obosi Ward, Anambra State, on Friday. Mr Chidoka served as Nigeria’s minister of aviation from 2014 to 2015 under the Goodluck … Read more
A social media critic, Nwoba Chika Nwoba, has sparked a debate on the naming of the Ebonyi State-owned football club. In a recent Facebook post, Nwoba argued that the current name, which bears the identity of only one clan, may be perceived as divisive and exclusionary. According to Nwoba, “Using only the political identity of … Read more
The UK Parliament has voted in favor of a bill that could legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults. According to supporters of the “Terminally ill Adults (End of Life)” on Friday, the bill provides dignity to the dying and prevents unnecessary suffering. A majority of lawmakers, 330 to 275 who voted in support of … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Honourable Mobolaji Ogunlende, has urged the 2024 Batch C Stream 1 corps members to stay active, listen to their camp directors, and take advantage of the opportunity to network with fellow youth cllorps members from all over Nigeria. Speaking at the … Read more
After the successful release of his song titled “SENSE” which trended all over Africa and beyond, Nigerian-born artist and “Sense” crooner, Oben Joseph popularly known by his stage name Da-Pro, is set to release his highly anticipated single, “My Lady”, on January 7th, 2025. In a recent interview, Da-Pro shared the inspiration behind “My Lady”, … Read more
The Supreme Courts has put to rest the protracted leadership dispute in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), by affirming the emergence of Sly Ezeokenwa as the authentic National Chairman of the party. In two unanimous judgments, a five-member panel of the apex court held that Edozie Njoku wrongly laid claim to APGA Chairmanship. The … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed satisfaction with the continuous increase in the volume of trade between Nigeria and China, saying Nigeria-China trade is one of the highest in Africa. Accordingly, he called for constant improvement of relations between the two nations, maintaining that the two countries are friends that have sustained mutual respect and … Read more
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has commended the National Assembly for reintroducing key gender-sensitive bills for reconsideration. She described the move as a significant step toward advancing gender equality and empowering women across the nation. The Minister made this statement while leading a solidarity walk to the National Assembly, accompanied by women’s … Read more
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has revealed a new initiative aimed at lifting 1.5 million Nigerians out of poverty every year. Speaking at the 3rd annual conference of social welfare and development directors from across the country, held in Kano, Prof. Yilwatda outlined the ambitious plan, which he said … Read more
