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,…
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…
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…
In a dramatic turn of events, suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reportedly met with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, seeking reconciliation amid the deepening political crisis in Rivers State. Naija Blog Daily exclusively gathered that the meeting was held at Wike’s Abuja residence, with Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor…
In a sweeping overhaul of its leadership structure, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has sacked the Managing Directors of its three major refineries, including those in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna. The move, confirmed by multiple credible sources within NNPC, is part of a broader restructuring effort spearheaded by the company’s new…
A coalition of human rights advocates under the Lawyers in Defence of Democracy staged a peaceful protest in Abuja on Wednesday, calling for the immediate restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State. Led by Barr. Uche Chukwu Udeh Sylvester, the lawyer, decried President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and…
Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has revealed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is making plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Okowa, who was Atiku’s running mate in the 2023 presidential race under the PDP, made this known during an interview on Arise News. This comes…
Renowned businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, has reportedly begun a hunger strike while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Her arrest comes amid ongoing investigations into allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. According to a statement released by her legal team on Tuesday in Abuja, led by Senior Advocate…
