Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, have resolved their dispute, leading to the immediate resumption of work by affected employees across the FCT. The resolution was communicated in a circular issued on Tuesday to all affiliates of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja. The circular was jointly signed by the Secretary-General of the TUC, Mr […]
The Biafran Independence Movement (IPOB) explained the reasons for the general strike that took place on Monday, February 2, 2026, in parts of Anambra State. The strike, organized in solidarity with traders affected by the closure of the main market in Onitsha, was welcomed by the group. In a statement released Tuesday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the IPOB emphasized that the strike was fully respected despite attempts by the […]
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear negotiations with the United States, according to Iranian media reports on Monday. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump reiterated his warning that no agreement would be reached. The Iranian news agency Fars reported that Pezeshkian authorized talks on Iran's nuclear program following increasing diplomatic pressure and escalating tensions between the two countries. This information, citing a government source, was also published […]
The unions and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, have settled their dispute. The strike has ended, and the affected employees in Abuja can return to work immediately. The agreement was announced in a circular distributed Tuesday to all local branches of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) within the FCT. The circular, jointly signed by TUC General Secretary Nuhu Toro and Acting […]
Nine men accused of orchestrating the deadly June 2025 attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State have pleaded not guilty to multiple terrorism-related charges filed by the Federal Government. The suspects — Ado Lawal Mohammed Dunu, Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi, Yakubu Adamu, Mohammed Musa, Abubakar Adamu, Shuaibu Adamu, Isa Yusuf Nagogo, Ado Mohammed Saidu, and Jibril Bako — entered their pleas on Monday before the court […]
The 2026 Grammy Awards have concluded with African music once again taking centre stage, although Nigerian artistes left the ceremony without a win. Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr were among the nominees in the Best African Music Performance category. However, South African singer Tyla won the award with her song “Push 2 Start”, edging out Burna Boy’s “Love”, Davido’s “With You” featuring Omah Lay, and Ayra Starr’s “Gimme Dat” […]
A contender for the Awujale throne from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Adebowale Olufeko, has appealed to the Ogun State Government, the Chieftaincy Council, the Afobajes, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to tradition in the ongoing selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland. Speaking in Ijebu-Ode alongside other members of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Olufeko said the Awujale stool represents not just leadership but […]
The Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils have shared a total of ₦1.969 trillion as revenue generated in December 2025 from the Federation Account. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, following the January 2026 meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to rely on existing electricity sector laws to ensure that power subsidy costs are clearly defined, transparent, and fairly shared among the Federal, State, and Local Governments in the 2026 budget process. The directive was disclosed by the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Dr. Tanimu Yakubu, during a keynote address at the opening of a […]
