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Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council have threatened to begin a three-day warning strike from October 2, 2026, if the Federal Government fails to address their demands over the rising cost of petrol and workers’ welfare. The council is demanding a reduction in petrol price to N500 per litre, an immediate wage award to cushion the impact of rising living costs, and the establishment of a […]

The Kebbi State Government has directed civil servants to strictly observe official working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, warning against lateness and absenteeism. The Head of the Civil Service, Malami Shekare, issued the directive in a circular dated September 23, 2026, following concerns that some workers were reporting late or staying away from their duty posts without approval. He said any absence or lateness must […]

The National Emergency Management Agency has deployed search and rescue teams to flood-affected states as heavy rainfall continues to cause deaths, displacement and destruction of homes, roads, farms and other infrastructure across the country. NEMA spokesperson, Manzo Ezekiel, said the agency was not lowering its guard as the rainy season continues. He said teams had been directed to affected communities to coordinate with local authorities, create awareness and respond to […]

The Anambra State Government has begun engaging potential investors ahead of the launch of its Mixed-Use Industrial City project. The state Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, said the decision was reached at the State Executive Council meeting in Awka. He said discussions with investors would focus on key infrastructure and services, including access roads, electricity, water supply and security. The council also approved integrity tests for students’ hostels across schools […]

Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has urged the Federal Government to treat education as a fundamental right and avoid placing additional financial burdens on students through loans. Shittu, who spoke during an interview on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, said government policies should prioritise access to education for children from poor families, alongside employment, healthcare and other basic needs. He questioned the rationale for student loans when many graduates remain […]

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met with security chiefs as the state prepares to host President Bola Tinubu and accommodate increased activities during the festive period. The meeting, held at the State House, Marina, focused on security plans and measures to protect residents and visitors amid increased movement across the state. Sanwo-Olu assured residents that the government would continue efforts to prevent criminal activities and maintain security. The state […]

The House of Representatives has called for intensified security operations to secure the immediate and safe release of 116 schoolchildren and other victims abducted in Borno State. The call followed a motion by Rep. Midala Balami, who raised concerns over the prolonged captivity of victims abducted in Mussa, Lassa and along the Buratai-Maiduguri Road. Balami said 44 schoolchildren were abducted from Mussa on May 15, alongside 36 other people, while […]

The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority and 3D NNPC Biofuels Limited have signed an MoU for the establishment of a €256 million bioethanol plant in Itokin, Lagos State. Under the agreement, the authority will provide 200 hectares of land for the plant and make available 15,000 hectares across Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo states for large-scale cassava cultivation to supply the facility. The plant will produce renewable bioethanol for blending […]