FG, NLC clash over minimum wage talks
The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress have disagreed over when negotiations for a new national minimum wage should begin, with organised labour challenging the government’s interpretation of the law and demanding that preparations commence immediately. The disagreement followed an exchange of letters between the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, and […]
Tinubu orders rescue of kidnap victims, safe 2027 polls
President Bola Tinubu has directed heads of security agencies to rescue all abducted persons and ensure that no terrorist or bandit camp remains anywhere in Nigeria, the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), said on Thursday. Musa, who spoke to State House correspondents after a security meeting presided over by the President at the […]
Ex-Scottish police officer jailed 12 years for abusing two women
A former Police Scotland sergeant, Campbell Petrie, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of raping two women and committing sexual and physical offences against them over a 17-year period. According to GB News on Friday, Petrie was found guilty of eight charges, including four counts of rape, at the High […]
FULL LIST: Lagos, Rivers, 10 other states Tinubu may join APC rallies
The All Progressives Congress has outlined a proposed nationwide campaign rally schedule covering the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the 2027 general elections. The proposed campaign is scheduled to kick off in Kaduna on October 24, 2026, and conclude with a grand rally in Lagos on January 9, […]
Private jet loses door mid-air, makes emergency landing in Abuja
The Abuja airport was thrown into panic on Thursday after a CL60 aircraft operated by Triton Aviation lost a door mid-air, forcing the crew to declare an emergency shortly after take-off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Our correspondent learnt that the aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052, was en route […]
JAMB reopens NIN alignment service for data correction
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reopened its National Identification Number alignment service, giving eligible candidates another opportunity to correct discrepancies between their examination records and National Identity Management Commission data. The board announced the development through its official X handle, @jamb_hq, on Friday, explaining that the service was available to candidates who needed […]
Ododo congratulates Abdullahi on election as NBBF president
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated Dr Mustapha Abdullahi on his election as president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s Special Adviser, Ismail Isah. Ododo said he was delighted by Abdullahi’s emergence and expressed confidence in his ability to advance basketball development […]
State Police Bill: Five Assemblies say yes, 31 yet to decide
The proposed constitutional amendment to establish State Police has suffered a setback, with only five of the 36 State Houses of Assembly having approved the bill as of Thursday, October 15, despite a 30-day deadline set by the National Assembly for the state legislatures to communicate their positions. The Assemblies of Edo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers […]
