The first batch of Nigerians being repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday. According to the ministry, the returnees will be airlifted aboard an Air Peace flight scheduled to depart O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday night. The aircraft is […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven, and adaptive strategies in tackling the country's evolving security challenges. The directive was issued during the monthly conference of strategic senior police officers held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting brought together Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General, Commissioners of Police, and other senior officers […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced June 26, 2026, as the date it will issue access codes to political parties for the submission of candidates' details ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made in Abuja during a quarterly consultative meeting between the electoral commission and leaders of registered political parties. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the move follows the successful conclusion of party primaries […]

The organised labour movement in Nigeria has announced plans to commence negotiations for a new national minimum wage in July 2026, citing the rising cost of living and the need to improve workers' welfare. The announcement was made by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) during a joint press conference on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Labour […]