The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has threatened to mobilise federal workers for an indefinite nationwide strike over rising insecurity in the country and unresolved wage issues. The forum in a communique issued after an online meeting on Saturday, upbraided the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress for not rising
Overloading, poor enforcement of safety regulations and non-compliance with operational guidelines have been identified as major causes of recurring boat mishaps across Nigeria’s inland waterways in the first quarter of 2026. A survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) showed that many passengers died in separate incidents recorded in
The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says state governors need full operational control of security agencies to protect citizens effectively. Turaki, PDP Interim National Working Committee Chairman, said this during a condolence visit by the party’s leadership to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Ibadan
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has raised alarm over the increasing cases of fraudulent migration schemes and irregular cross-border activities being carried out by criminal networks across the country. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Akinsola Akinlabi gave the caution in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. The
Pope Leo on Monday issued the clearest apology yet from a pontiff for the Catholic Church’s role in slavery, acknowledging both its delay in condemning the practice and its historic involvement in legitimising it. In a key passage of his first papal encyclical, Leo said the Church had taken centuries
Lagos State Government has disbursed over eight billion Naira to its retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme and Defined Benefit Scheme. This is in an effort to improve workers’ welfare and public service delivery. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, gave the figure on Monday during the
Bandits killed three worshippers and kidnapped 15 others during a vigil at a church prayer ground on the outskirts of Ikiran village in Ekiti LGA, Kwara State. The attack happened around 8:30pm on Saturday at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, a remote worship centre where members of Ijo Ajaiye Ati Igbala were holding
A Fintech company, Moniepoint Inc. has unveiled a N3 billion commitment to establish innovation hubs across three Nigerian universities to boost technology education, entrepreneurship and youth employment. The Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc., Tosin Eniolorunda, unveiled the initiative at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife on Monday.
Meta says its digital platforms contribute an estimated 820 million dollars annually to Nigeria’s economy while helping millions of businesses expand customer reach nationwide. The company disclosed this in a report released on Thursday and conducted by independent research firm, Public First. The report, titled ‘Nigeria’s Digital Economy’, examined
A Federal High Court judge in Kano Division, Justice Mohammed Nasir Yunusa, has died after reportedly collapsing at his residence. Sources said the judge slumped in his living room on Thursday evening and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors confirmed him dead. Officials of the Federal High Court in