ADC shifts Sokoto campaign kick-off amid hotel booking row
The African Democratic Congress has postponed its presidential campaign flag-off in Sokoto State, earlier scheduled for Saturday, October 31, to Wednesday, November 4, 2026. A chieftain of the party, who sought anonymity because he was not authorised to speak publicly on the matter, disclosed the development to our correspondent on Wednesday. When contacted, the party’s […]
FG’s workers transport allowance gulps N465bn, TUC rejects deal
The Federal Government’s six-month transport allowance for its workers could cost an estimated N465.7bn if all 1.1 million employee records on its payroll system qualify for the payment. The economists have, however, called for sustainable measures to reduce commuting costs and ease pressure on household budgets. The government approved a monthly allowance of N70,000 ($50) […]
NLC tackles TUC over opposition to N70,000 transport allowance deal
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has questioned the Trade Union Congress’ rejection of the Federal Government’s proposed ₦70,000 transport allowance, saying the union was not involved in negotiations with the government. Ajaero said the NLC had made it clear from the beginning that it was negotiating independently of the TUC, making […]
UPDATED: Court nullifies Uzodimma’s Senate ticket
A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the recognition of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to publish the name of former governor Rochas Okorocha. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in his judgment, […]
