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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 […]

A Nigerian man has appealed for help after claiming he was gifted ₦100,000 by individuals believed to be bandits during a TikTok giveaway, only to later receive demands for ₦100 million. According to the man, the incident began when he participated in a giveaway on the social media platform and was unexpectedly selected as a recipient of a ₦100,000 cash gift. After sharing his bank account details, the money was […]

The Oyo State Government has alerted residents across the state's 33 Local Government Areas to the heightened risk of flash flooding in June 2026 following forecasts issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The warning was issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, who urged residents to take precautionary measures as the rainy season intensifies. According to the commissioner, high-intensity thunderstorms and heavy surface […]

The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents, parents, and school authorities that there is no credible intelligence suggesting any imminent attack on schools in the state, despite the circulation of a threatening notice allegedly warning of planned abductions of schoolchildren by bandits. The assurance follows widespread concern triggered by reports of a notice purportedly pasted at a school, claiming that criminal elements intended to invade the premises and kidnap […]

President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs during a ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The inauguration followed the resignation of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu and former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue elective political positions ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections. The […]

  Ten years after his passing, former Super Eagles captain and coach Stephen Keshi is set to be immortalised by the Federal Government through his induction into the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame. The announcement was made during a memorial lecture held in Lagos to commemorate the football icon's legacy. Keshi's name will be officially inscribed on the national monument on July 28, 2026, […]

The Federal Government has increased the monthly imprest allocation for ministers and other senior public officials under the 2026 Annual General Imprest Warrant. Under the revised arrangement, ministers will receive N700,000 monthly for approved operational expenses such as office stationery, refreshments and other routine administrative needs. This represents an increase from the previous allocation of N300,000. The adjustment also affects other categories of senior government officials, with revised imprest limits […]

A school principal who was abducted alongside dozens of pupils and teachers during an attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has appeared in a new video, appealing for accurate information regarding their captivity. In the video, the principal, Mrs. Alamu, stated that the hostages had spent 24 days in captivity and expressed concern over reports circulating about the demands of their captors. She urged […]

President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with the President of Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Malagasy leader arrived at the State House in the afternoon and was formally received by senior government officials before proceeding to a private meeting with the Nigerian President. The visit marks Randrianirina’s first official trip to Nigeria since assuming office in October 2025. The high-level engagement […]