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 […]
NDLEA arrests S’African with 36.65kg cocaine at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The agency also arrested a 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother, Anetor Gloria Ubong, with 9.45kg of high-grade cannabis, known as loud, allegedly imported from the United States. The arrests were […]
Reps propose commission to track, manage FG assets
The House of Representatives is seeking the establishment of the National Public Assets Management Commission with authority to oversee the registration, valuation, management and disposal of Federal Government assets, including those held by ministries, agencies and government-owned enterprises. The proposed legislation, introduced on the floor of the House on Tuesday, would require public institutions to […]
Police arrest man for robbing POS operator of N200,000 at gunpoint
The Police Command in Enugu State has detained a 28-year-old suspect for allegedly robbing a female Point-of-Sale operator of N200,000 at gunpoint in Obollo-Afor, Udenu Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Enugu. Ndukwe said police operatives attached to the Udenu Division, supported by members […]
Ebola: FG plans state treatment centres as contacts hit 53
The Federal Government is planning to identify and equip Ebola treatment centres in states with designated ports of entry as the number of identified contacts linked to Nigeria’s confirmed case rises to 53. The measures are part of efforts to strengthen the country’s preparedness for a possible spread of the disease, with the government assessing […]
