The police authorities have said they would not condone any form of violence during the planned two-day demonstration declared by organised Labour in protest against the hardships and high cost…
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Nigeria, Brazil to revive economic relations
Nigeria and Brazil – the largest economies in Africa and South America – have agreed to deepen their economic relationship. Both countries expressed the intention at a meeting between President…
FG announces 24-hour closure of Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government has announced a 24-hour closure on the Third Mainland Bridge for Iyana Oworonshoki-Lagos Island-bound traffic from midnight on Sunday, February 18 to midnight on Monday, February 19.…
Labour shifts ground on N1m minimum wage as panel meets Monday
Indications have emerged that the organised labour is prepared to lower its demand for N1m minimum wage for workers in the country in line with realities on the ground. The…
‘We’re confident Tinubu will end insecurity in Southeast’
Igbos in the diaspora, under the auspices of the Igbo General Assembly (IGA), Spain, have thrown in their support for President Bola Tinubu on the issue of insecurity ravaging the…
NLC seeks annual review of minimum wage
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero has called for an amendment to the national minimum wage law to give room for yearly adjustment of wages. He said doing so would…
Akeredolu’s burial arrangements commence today
The funeral arrangements for the late former Governor of Ondo, Rotimi Akeredolu, will commence on Thursday, with a Winning Soul Crusade scheduled to hold at the MKO Abiola Democracy Park…
Sultan, Emirs seek urgent action on insecurity, joblessness
The Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III and Northern governors yesterday called for drastic measures to tackle hunger, joblessness and insecurity. The revered monarch, who spoke at the sixth…
Emefiele’s $6.2m trial: Buhari’s signature forged, says ex-SGF
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha yesterday said that ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s signature was forged by those who withdrew $6,230,000 as authorised by the Central…
Reps member seeks creation of 3 states in S-West
THE House of Representatives is set to consider a bill seeking to create three additional states in the South-West region. The bill, which has been listed to be brought for…