We will go on strike again if our demands are not met by April – JOHESU
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) have warned that they may embark on another nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to meet their demands by April. The union said it has exercised patience for months but will no longer tolerate delays on issues affecting its members. JOHESU leaders explained that their demands centre on […]
Emergency Session: Abaribe makes U-turn on motion for individual vote by Senators
During an emergency plenary session of the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe made a sudden U-turn on his earlier motion calling for senators to vote individually on a contentious issue. The development drew attention within the chamber as lawmakers debated procedural matters linked to ongoing legislative reforms. Abaribe had initially pushed for a voting process that […]
E-transmission protest: Amaechi engages police in heated exchange at NASS
Tension flared at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday as former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, had a heated exchange with police officers during an ongoing protest. Amaechi was among demonstrators who gathered to express anger over the Senate’s position on electoral reforms. The former governor joined the protest […]
Pipeline surveillance contract no longer sustainable – Niger Delta activist
A Niger Delta environmental activist, Comrade Alex Ekerebenah, has said the current pipeline surveillance contract handled by Tantita is no longer sustainable and does not serve the broader interests of the region. He made the remarks while responding to comments by another activist, Preye Tambou, who had warned against opposition to the renewal of the […]
NAHCON chair resignation: CSO cautions Tinubu, Shettima on new leadership, hajj exercises
A civil society group, Independent Hajj Reporters, has advised President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to act with caution following the resignation of the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Sale Usman. The group warned that any rushed decision could negatively affect preparations for the 2025 Hajj exercise. […]
VC asks court to strike out ₦100.5bn defamation suit filed by Nasarawa Govt, Gov Sule
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Mkar, Benue State, Professor Zacharys Anger Gundu, has asked an FCT High Court to strike out a ₦100.5 billion defamation lawsuit filed against him by the Nasarawa State Government and Governor Abdullahi Sule. The request was made through a preliminary objection submitted by his legal team. The objection, […]
Transfer: Simba SC, Raja Casablanca chase Nwabali
Nigeria international goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, is reportedly drawing interest from African clubs Simba SC of Tanzania and Morocco’s Raja Casablanca. The 29-year-old shot-stopper is currently on the lookout for a new club following his departure from South Africa’s Chippa United. Nwabali requested the termination of his contract with Chippa United last week after four years […]
Troops neutralise over 30 terrorists, repatriate 700 refugees in one week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that Nigerian troops neutralised more than 30 terrorists during military operations carried out across different parts of the country within one week. The operations, according to the military, were part of ongoing efforts to improve security and protect communities affected by insurgency and banditry. In addition to the security […]
Electronic transmission: Nigerians won’t be intimidated by Senate – CSO
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have said Nigerians will not be intimidated by the Senate over the push for electronic transmission of election results. The groups insisted that citizens remain determined to demand transparent elections, despite resistance from lawmakers against making electronic result transmission mandatory. The CSOs noted that electronic transmission from polling units is widely […]
Electoral Act: Why I didn’t join Peter Obi during protest – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has explained why he did not take part in the recent protest at the National Assembly led by Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. According to him, his absence was not due to lack of support for the cause but because he was not physically in Nigeria at […]