After meeting with Tinubu, Labour calls off protests
The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja. After discussion with President Tinubu, the Labour Leaders resolved to stop further protest, and opted for further constructive […]
Nigerian filmmaker Ifan Ifeanyi Michael has a new project on the way.
The Boy Who Never Falls follows nine-year-old Ifeanyi, who has a penchant for movies. His family is on the brink of collapse, and he spends his days on movie sets observing the world he yearns to be a part of. When his mother decides to leave her abusive marriage, she takes Ifeanyi with her, thrusting them into […]
Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face indictment due to his alleged involvement.
In a historic turn of events, America is poised to witness a former president facing trial for his alleged efforts to dismantle the country’s democratic system. Donald Trump, a front-runner for the GOP nomination and a potential contender against President Joe Biden, stands indicted for attempting to hold onto power despite losing the 2020 presidential […]
Tribunal Reserves Judgment In Atiku’s Petition Against Tinubu
The Presidential Election Petition Court has reserved judgement in the petitionfiled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s presidential candidate, AtikuAbubakar, against the February 25 election victory of President Bola Tinubu ofthe All Progressives Congress (APC).The five-man panel led by Justice Haruna Tsammani, reserved judgement to adate to be communicated to the parties.Atiku, Nigeria’s Vice-President between […]
Bureau commences investigation into aircraft mishap in Lagos
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has commencedinvestigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430 in Lagos. The mishap occurred a little after 1500hrs local time on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Tunji Oketunbi, NSIB GeneralManager, Public Affairs, in Abuja. According to him, the light single airplane with […]
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 […]
