Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to treat Nigerian workers as essential partners in nation-building, not just as tools for economic development. In his 2025 Workers’ Day message on Thursday, Atiku hailed the dedication and resilience of Nigerian workers despite economic hardship, poor wages, and inadequate government support. “The Nigerian worker…
Kwara State workers, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), joined millions globally to commemorate Workers’ Day 2025, urging the government to urgently tackle the rising cost of living and improve citizens’ welfare. The celebration, held at George Innih Stadium in Ilorin, brought together labour leaders, government representatives,…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has assured civil servants that no worker in the state earns below N72,000, exceeding the national minimum wage requirement. The governor made this known during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at Murtala Square in Kaduna on Thursday. Speaking to a crowd of workers and union leaders, Governor Sani emphasized…
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stated that she will only provide evidence to back her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio if directed to do so by a court of law. Her reaction follows a second formal request made by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and counsel to Akpabio, Olisa Agbakoba,…
Tensions are mounting within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its powerful Governance Advisory Council (GAC) over the rumoured 2027 governorship ambition of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At just 39 years old, Seyi is being championed by several youth and diaspora groups, including the Coalition of…
As Nigeria marked Workers’ Day on May 1st, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers, describing them as the “engine of the economy” and essential partners in national development. In a message shared via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, @officialABAT, President Tinubu hailed workers across…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a strong disclaimer against a fraudulent website soliciting payments from candidates who missed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released on Thursday in Abuja, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, alerted the public to a scam operation running under the name…
In a strategic shift away from traditional military aid, Ukraine and the United States have signed a minerals accord designed to unlock long-term investment and economic collaboration. This marks a significant pivot in U.S. engagement with Kyiv under President Donald Trump. The deal, announced Wednesday after a two-month delay, secures U.S. access to Ukraine’s untapped…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release prominent Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours. Justice Inyang Ekwo, delivering a ruling on Wednesday, also instructed that all parties involved — especially the EFCC — must return to court on May 2, 2025, to…
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced a revision in its SMS transaction alert fee, increasing the charge from ₦4 to ₦6 per message. The new rate will take effect from Thursday, May 1, 2025. In an official message sent to customers on Wednesday, the bank stated: “Dear valued customer, please be informed that effective Thursday,…
