12 h. ago Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Unpaid Wage Awards, Demands Release Of Detained Labour Activist

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at the administration of President Bola Tinubu over its handling of workers’ welfare, particularly the delay in paying wage award arrears owed to federal civil servants despite several promises. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Sunday, Atiku described the government’s conduct as “callous […]

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13 h. ago Atiku demands immediate, unconditional release of labour leader

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate and unconditional release of the National Coordinator of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF), Comrade Andrew Emelieze. Atiku made the call in a statement shared on X on Sunday. Emelieze has reportedly been in detention of the Department of State Security Services (DSS) […] The post Atiku demands immediate, unconditional release of labour leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago African airlines see 9.5% demand surge in May on summer bookings

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand showing that African airlines saw a read more African airlines see 9.5% demand surge in May on summer bookings

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6 d. ago NLC Demands Immediate Release Of Withheld Osun LG Allocations

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all withheld local government allocations to democratically elected councils in Osun State. The demand follows what the NLC described as a deliberate act of sabotage against grassroots governance. In a communique issued after a joint meeting of its National Administrative Council […] The post NLC Demands Immediate Release Of Withheld Osun LG Allocations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention

The Association of Former Employees of NICON Insurance (AFENI) Pensioners has expressed grave concerns over the systematic exclusion of its members from the revised implementation of the Consequential Pension Adjustment (CPA), the N32,000 wage award approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other statutory pension entitlements. In a statement jointly signed by the Communications Officer, […] The post Pensioners lament entitlement exclusion, seek NHRC, NASS intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago South East Leaders Open To Dialogue Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Umahi

Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has clarified that the South East is not demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu as a condition for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Saturday, Umahi stated that while the region remains concerned about Kanu’s continued detention, it does not consider his release a […] The post South East Leaders Open To Dialogue Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Umahi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago “You Can’t Serve Two Masters” – Bode George Slams Atiku, PDP Over ADC Move

Former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Bode George, has criticised party members backing the ADC-led coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday, George called out former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other PDP leaders for maintaining dual political allegiances. He said their continued presence in […] The post “You Can’t Serve Two Masters” – Bode George Slams Atiku, PDP Over ADC Move appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention

Tribune Online FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention The agreement includes a N70,000 minimum wage for teachers, payment of 25%–35% salary arrears, a 40% peculiar allowance, the N35,000 wage award announced by the Federal Government, and... FCT teachers may soon call off strike after Wike’s intervention Tribune Online

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2 w. ago IPOB: Ohanaeze laments keeping Nnamdi Kanu in detention for 4 years

…Makes fresh demand for his release From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo,  has urged President Ahmed Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who was exactly at the weekend four years in DSS detention facility in Abuja since his extradition from Kenya. National […] The post IPOB: Ohanaeze laments keeping Nnamdi Kanu in detention for 4 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ohanaeze recalls 4 yrs detention of Kanu, makes fresh demand for his release

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Ohanaeze has urged President Ahmed Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who was exactly four years at the weekend since his extradition from Kenya and detention in Nigeria. National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Ezechi Chukwu who made the fresh demand in […] The post Ohanaeze recalls 4 yrs detention of Kanu, makes fresh demand for his release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG moves to settle debts owed contractors, begins payment of N35,000 wage award arrears

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has assured that it is taking concrete steps to clear outstanding payments owed to genuine contractors who executed contracts for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) spokesperson, Bawa Mokwa, on Wednesday. […] The post FG moves to settle debts owed contractors, begins payment of N35,000 wage award arrears appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Political Showmanship Won’t Solve Benue Crisis” – Atiku To Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, describing it as a “political spectacle” rather than a genuine attempt to console victims of the state’s rising insecurity. Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, made the remarks in an exclusive interview with news men on Thursday. He accused the Tinubu-led […] The post “Political Showmanship Won’t Solve Benue Crisis” – Atiku To Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation

Tribune Online Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation "we are worried that funds meant to pay salary of local government workers, fix rural roads, provide water, maintain primary health care centres and perform other obligations of Government are Reps: Osun Caucus demands immediate release of seized LGAs’ allocation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Your conduct reeks of contradiction – Atiku’s aide slams ‘Pastor’ Reno Omokri

By John Ogunsemore A social media war is brewing between Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Ibe mocked Omokri, who supported Atiku before the 2023 presidential election, over his new-found love for President Bola Tinubu. He shared a screenshot […] The post Your conduct reeks of contradiction – Atiku’s aide slams ‘Pastor’ Reno Omokri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly

Demand immediate release of detained protesters Urge Gov Alia to implement anti-open grazing law From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, declared that they have failed the Benue people by not protecting them from the attacks of killer herdsmen. The lawmaker representing Kwande West State Constituency, Thomas Dugeri, stated on […] The post Benue killings: We’ve failed to protect our people – Benue Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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