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30 Feared Dead As Bandits Attack Two Katsina LGAs
Thirty people are feared dead after a series of attacks by armed bandits on several villages in the Dutsinma and Safana Local Government...
No New Figure On Minimum Wage Was Proposed By FG — NLC
Joe Ajaero, Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has denied claims that the Federal Government had proposed N105,000 as the new minimum...
Saudi Sights Crescent Moon, Sets Sallah Day For June 16
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has declared June 16 as Sallah day after sighting the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah. It...
Abolishing State Electoral Commissions Will Overburden INEC — Yiaga Africa
One of Nigeria’s election observer groups, Yiaga Africa, has warned against abolishing the State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) and extending their duties to...
I Remain A Committed, Loyal Labour Party Member – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has reaffirmed his commitment and loyalty to his party in response to recent speculation regarding...
Labour Party Renames Directorate Of Obidient Movement
The Labour Party has renamed the ‘Directorate of OBIDIENT Affairs’, established in May, to oversee the interests of the ‘Obidient’ movement within the...
Political Crackdown on Press Freedom Continues As Police Arrest Journalist, Precious Eze
In what is now identified as a continuous ongoing crackdown on Press Freedom by the Nigeria Police Force and Nigerian Politicians, another journalist...
Obidient Movement Not Affiliated with Any Political Party — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has issued a statement clarifying the independence of the obedient movement, distancing it from...
Two Days After NLC’s Strike, Akpabio Seeks Motion To Make Industrial Actions Illegal
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) nationwide industrial action on Tuesday has attracted controversial criticism and subtle threats from the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio...
Gunmen Kill Seven Benin Republic Soldiers In Sahel Border Attack
Gunmen have reportedly killed seven soldiers in an attack on Pendjari National Park, in the north of Benin Republic, an army source and...
Sweden, Finland Move To Ease Strict Restrictions On Alcohol Sales
Sweden’s government has announced plans to allow breweries, distilleries, and winemakers to sell alcoholic beverages directly to visitors, easing the country’s strict alcohol...
Federal High Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of N11.14 Billion Linked To Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele
A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim forfeiture order for properties valued at N11.14 billion linked to former Central Bank...