11 h. ago Oxfam 2025 report: Why FG must must act now —Unions, Journalists, others

In this report, CHRISTIAN APPOLOS captures the voices of trade unions, journalists, and labour advocates as they, at the just-concluded LACAN Annual Conference in Abuja, demanded urgent government action to tackle Nigeria’s deepening poverty and inequality. Nigeria’s persistent crises of poverty and inequality have once again taken center stage, as trade unions, journalists, and labour […]

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23 h. ago Strike: Resident Doctors Accuse Federal Government Of Misinformation, List 19 Unmet Demands

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has dismissed the Federal Government’s recent claims of progress on doctors’ welfare and health sector reforms, describing them as “fiction rather than fact.” In a statement jointly signed by NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman; Secretary-General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, and Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr. Abdulmajid Ibrahim, on Monday, […]

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3 d. ago Atiku Condemns Arrest Of Niger Varsity Student Over Criticism Of Governor Bago, Demands Release

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the arrest and continued detention of Abubakar Isah Mokwa, a postgraduate student of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), Niger State, describing it as a “dangerous sign of growing intolerance and repression” in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday morning, Atiku wrote, […]

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7 d. ago Madagascar Ruler Appoints Cabinet Members After Ouster Of Army Leader

Several key figures from the Rajoelina era made a comeback in the new cabinet, raising fears over whether the new government will heed the Gen Z movement's demands. The post Madagascar Ruler Appoints Cabinet Members After Ouster Of Army Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Kano Lawmaker Challenges Governors To Emulate Jigawa State’s Leadership Style

The Chairman of the Northern Members of the National Assembly Forum, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has challenged other Nigerian state governors to emulate the Jigawa State government’s Citizens Engagement Program. This program gives electorates direct access to channel their demands to the government. Hon. Doguwa, who represents Tudun Wada/ Doguwa federal constituency in Kano state, […]

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2 w. ago Ethnic Nationalities Youth Endorse Tinubu’s 2nd Term, Advocate ‘People’s Constitution’

Over 707 ethnic nationalities youth leaders across Nigeria have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office, while calling for the amendment of the Constitution to introduce a single seven-year tenure for all elective officeholders. The demand, according to the youths, would help stabilise governance, reduce political tension, and […]

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3 w. ago Government Moves Tough On ASUU, Implements “No Work, No Pay” Policy

The Federal Government, on Monday, directed all vice-chancellors of federal universities to enforce the “no work, no pay” policy on members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The directive applies to lecturers currently participating in the ongoing nationwide strike declared by the union. In a circular signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. […] The post Government Moves Tough On ASUU, Implements “No Work, No Pay” Policy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ASUU Orders Nationwide Strike From Monday, Demands Government Action On Lecturers’ Welfare

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week warning strike, directing lecturers across Nigeria to withdraw their services effective from 12 midnight on Sunday. The union described the period as a crucial window for the federal government to conclude ongoing negotiations with it. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, announced the strike during a […] The post ASUU Orders Nationwide Strike From Monday, Demands Government Action On Lecturers’ Welfare appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Withdraw ‘Dancing Around Figures’ Comment Or Come To Engineering Debate, Umahi Challenges Makinde

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has demanded that Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, withdraw his comment that he (Umahi) was “dancing around figures” when he appeared on Arise News Channel’s breakfast show or the governor should come forward for a debate on engineering practice, particularly road construction. Recall that the Minister had a […]

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3 w. ago Gov Fubara Hails Tinubu For Posthumous Pardon, National Honours On Ogoni 13

Fubara appealed to the people of RuversState, particularly the Ogoni people, to see the Federal Government’s decision as a significant step towards addressing age-long demands of the communities, The post Gov Fubara Hails Tinubu For Posthumous Pardon, National Honours On Ogoni 13 appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago N868m loan: Firm writes CBN, demands sanctions against bank over alleged unlawful conduct

From Godwin Tsa Abuja An indigenous firm, Kenchez Nigeria Limited, has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take immediate regulatory sanctions against Polaris Bank for deliberately and unlawfully withholding a loan facility of N868 million belonging to it in clear breach of guarantee terms. The company in its letter to the Governor of […] The post N868m loan: Firm writes CBN, demands sanctions against bank over alleged unlawful conduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Federal Government’s Appeal To Shelve Strike Too Late — ASUU

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the Federal Government’s last-minute appeal to suspend its proposed warning strike, describing it as “too little, too late.” Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, ‘The Morning Brief’, on Thursday, ASUU President, Dr. Chris Piwuna, criticised the government’s slow response to the union’s long-standing demands, saying […]

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3 w. ago FG’s Appeal To Shelve Strike Has Come A Little Too Late, Says ASUU

The union blamed the government for its slow response to their demands, lamenting that the government waited until just two working days before the strike to make the appeal. The post FG’s Appeal To Shelve Strike Has Come A Little Too Late, Says ASUU appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago End Killings Of Christians, Protect Their Communities Now, CAN Tells Government

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued an urgent call to the federal government, demanding transparent and equitable action to halt the violent attacks targeting Christian communities and bring the perpetrators to justice. The demand was contained in a statement signed by the National President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday, in response […]

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last month Benue: TUDA petitions Tinubu, Alia over recent killings in Jato

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Turan Development Association (TUDA) has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Benue state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia over the recent killings of five innocent citizens of Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State, demanding urgent national attention, accountability, and justice. Recall that some citizens of Kwande LGA, including […] The post Benue: TUDA petitions Tinubu, Alia over recent killings in Jato-Aka, calls for justice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month N14trn subsidy blackout: SERAP demands full account from govs, FCT Minister

Tribune Online N14trn subsidy blackout: SERAP demands full account from govs, FCT Minister The organisation also threatened to institute legal proceedings should the state governors and the FCT Minister fail to comply with the demand for transparency. N14trn subsidy blackout: SERAP demands full account from govs, FCT Minister Tribune Online

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