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, […]
Police arrest suspected cultist in Ogun, recover two pistols
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Okiki Muhammed Adewusi, a suspected cultist and recovered two locally made pistols, three live cartridges and a battle axe in separate operations in the state. A statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Wednesday, said operatives of the Special Weapons […]
FG’s N70,000 transport allowance: 10 things public servants should know
The Federal Government has approved a N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants for six months, beginning in November 2026, as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising living costs. The approval was one of the resolutions reached at a conciliation meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress in Abuja […]
TUC rejects FG’s proposed N70,000 transport allowance, demands salary increase
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 wage award, demanding an immediate salary increase for workers and the implementation of outstanding agreements with health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions. The congress said temporary wage awards were inadequate to address the worsening economic hardship confronting Nigerian workers, insisting […]
Ethiopia receives 12 Russian fighter jets
Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian fighter jets, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced Wednesday on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa summit, as tensions with neighbouring Eritrea remain high. Ethiopian forces have pushed right up to the Eritrean border in recent weeks after repelling an advance by Eritrea-backed rebels in its northern Tigray state. […]
2027: AA presidential candidate vows to end poverty, revive economy
The presidential candidate of the Action Alliance, Adekunle Omoaje, has pledged to revive Nigeria’s economy, end poverty and create jobs if elected. He made the promises on Saturday while flagging off his presidential campaign at Babanla Agate Ward, his home ward in Ede, Osun State, according to a statement issued in Kaduna. The campaign flag-off […]
FULL LIST: NDC names Peter Obi, Henry Dickson, others as campaign council members
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has constituted its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. It named its National Leader, Senator Henry Dickson, as chairman and presidential candidate Peter Obi as co-chairman. The party announced the appointments in a statement posted on its X account on Sunday. It said the council would coordinate campaign activities […]
Bwala mocks NDC campaign council list
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala, has faulted the Nigeria Democratic Congress over its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. Bwala said the list is dominated by content creators. He made the remarks in a post on X on Sunday, shortly after the party unveiled the […]
