NLC Insists No Going Back As Nationwide Protest Begins Wednesday
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it is not backing down on a nationwideprotest over the hike in the pump price of petrol and other issues, describingreports suggesting otherwise as the handiwork of “fifth columnists”.In a statement late Tuesday, the body said though it held a meeting with theFederal Government, the mass action will hold […]
A suicide bomber has killed at least 45 people at a political rally, in Pakistan.
A suicide bomber has killed at least 45 people at a political rally, in Pakistan. People screamed for help as rescuers rushed to the scene in the north-west Bajaur district on Sunday, according to the rally organiser Imran Mahir. The attack targeted the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), a party that is part of the government coalition. […]
Employers’ Association calls for rethink over NLC proposed protest
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Sunday said therewas urgent need to protect the objectives of sustainable enterprise, decent workand national development.NECA’s Director-General, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, said this in a statement,in view of the proposed Aug. 2, protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress.Oyerinde expressed worry over what he described as the parlous state of […]
FG to provide N200 Billon intervention for food,agric.
The Federal Government has approved N200 billion as intervention for provisionof stable food and agricultural inputs.President Bola Tinubu made the announcement in a nationwide broadcasttagged: “After Darkness Comes the Glorious Dawn’’ on Monday in Abuja.He said the intervention would ensure that prices of food items remainedaffordable, adding that the government had the buy-in of farmers’ […]
2023 Women’s World Cup: Money issues won’t stop Super Falcons
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has insisted that the team isfocused on getting a positive result against Canada and not distracted by thebonus row issue with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).The team will face Canada on Friday in their opening match before tacklingAustralia and Republic of Ireland respectively.Waldrum in an interview stated that the […]
Biggest FIFA Women’s World Cup In History Begins
The biggest FIFA Women’s World Cup will finally get under way todayThursday.Australia and New Zealand are co-hosting the ninth edition, which for the firsttime will feature 32 nations including defending world champions the UnitedStates.It is the first Women’s World Cup with two co-hosts.New Zealand launch the tournament against Norway before Australia play theRepublic of Ireland […]
Vladimir Putin to miss South Africa summit amid row over possible arrest
Russia’s president will not attend a summit in South Africa next month,according to the country’s presidency.The announcement comes after South Africa’s leader said any attempt to arrestVladimir Putin would be a declaration of war against Russia.If Mr Putin had left Russian soil, he would have been subject to an InternationalCriminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant.South Africa […]
CJN denies speaking with Tinubu, DSS to influence judgement
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayoode Ariwoola, has deniedrumours that he had a telephone conversation with President Bola Tinubu andthe Director-General of Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, overthe pending post-election petitions before the Presidential Election PetitionsCourt.Ariwoola said the judiciary has no plans to favour any of the petitioners and therespondents in the […]
Gunners hoping to sign Declan Rice before US tour with Jurrien Timber arrival imminent
Arsenal are hopeful of completing the signing of Declan Rice before the squad flies to the USA for their pre-season tour on Sunday. Rice is finalising his move to the Gunners from West Ham for a club-record £105m fee, broken down into an initial payment of £100m with £5m in add-ons. The deal will eclipse […]
Akwa United FC book semi-final ticket as Rivers United FC crash out
Akwa United Football Club of Uyo became the first team to clinch a semi-final ticket at the ongoing Naija Super 8 tournament, after beating Rivers United 1-0 in a keenly contested South-South derby played on Monday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. The result sent Rivers United out of the competition after losing their opening […]
