1 hour ago Labour set for fresh battle over minimum wage consequential adjustments, meets FG

From Bimbola Oyesola, Geneva Members of the organised labour, yesterday, at the ongoing International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, has said it would called for a meeting with the Federal Government and other stakeholders to readdress issues with the consequential adjustment of the new minimum wage. Addressing journalists on the sidelines of the 113 […] The post Labour set for fresh battle over minimum wage consequential adjustments, meets FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Rights groups demand recognition of June 12 activists, martyrs

Human rights groups, Defend Nigeria Movement (DNM) and Nigeria Unite for Democracy (NUD), have called on the Federal Government to recognise the coalition of June 12 activists and martyrs. The demand comes as the nation marks the 32nd anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. Addressing the media at the Lagos Airport Hotel, […] The post Rights groups demand recognition of June 12 activists, martyrs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago We ’ll Work With Federal Gov’t To Deepen Democracy — Governors

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Federal Government and other stakeholders to deepen democratic governance and build a more inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous nation. In a Democracy Day statement released on Thursday, the chairman of the NGF and governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, congratulated Nigerians on […]

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5 h. ago Gani Adams, Falana, others call for true federalism to tackle Nigeria’s challenges

Tribune Online Gani Adams, Falana, others call for true federalism to tackle Nigeria’s challenges The Yoruba generalissimo, therefore, urged all Nigerians, irrespective of political parties or affiliations, not to be weary, but to remain patriotic in their quest for restructuring. Gani Adams, Falana, others call for true federalism to tackle Nigeria’s challenges Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Nigeria Remain Most Democratic Country In West Africa — George Akume

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has claimed that Nigeria remain the most democratic nation in Nigeria. Akume noted that despite many military takeovers in Sub-Saharan Africa, the country still stands out as a shining example of a nation upholding the tenets of democracy for 26 unbroken years. The SGF commended all […] The post Nigeria Remain Most Democratic Country In West Africa — George Akume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara

Lawmaker representing Bayelsa West, Senator Seriake Dickson, has berated President Bola Tinubu over his silence on  political crisis in Rivers State. The former governor of Bayelsa State accused Federal Government of enabling a creeping military-style suppression of democracy. Addressing newsmen after a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day, Senator Dickson expressed […] The post Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago PremiumTrust Bank Opens 25th Branch To Deepen Financial Inclusion Nationwide

To deepen financial inclusion nationwide, PremiumTrust Bank recently opened its 25th branch in Osogbo, Osun State, in a move to increase its footprints in South-Western part of the country. It said the new branch, together with existing locations across Lagos State, Ogun State, Ekiti State, Kwara State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Delta State, Bayelsa […]

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10 h. ago Apo Mechanic Village Traders Close Shops To Welcome Tinubu For Road Project Commissioning

The Apo-Wasa Road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which is to be commissioned by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, will be closed to vehicular movement between 11am and 4pm. Also, traders, mechanics and other shop owners in the Apo Mechanic Village have offered to close their shops on Friday, to enable them give President […]

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11 h. ago Democracy Day: Fuel subsidy removal, naira floating only benefiting political class — CONUA

Tribune Online Democracy Day: Fuel subsidy removal, naira floating only benefiting political class — CONUA The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has observed that the fuel subsidy removal and the floating of Naira policies of the Federal Government are only benefiting the political class and not the masses. Democracy Day: Fuel subsidy removal, naira floating only benefiting political class — CONUA Tribune Online

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12 h. ago BREAKING: All 242 On Board Air India Found Dead In Deadiest Aviation Tragedy

In what is now confirmed as the world’s deadliest aviation disaster in over a decade, all 242 people on board an Air India flight bound for the United Kingdom, have died after the aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which departed Ahmedabad Airport at 1:39pm local time, crashed […]

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12 h. ago Democracy Day: We’re witnessing conquest, not governance – Atiku

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Government have abandoned governance and embarked on a mission of conquest. The 2023 presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated this in a statement he released to commemorate Democracy Day on Thursday. He said, “The gains […] The post Democracy Day: We’re witnessing conquest, not governance – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Federal Gov’t Must Act Fast To End Child Labour — First Lady

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on the Federal Government and all stakeholders to accelerate efforts to end child labour across the country, describing the situation as unacceptable and detrimental to the future of Nigeria’s children. In a statement to mark the World Day Against Child Labour […]

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13 h. ago Dele Momodu needs urgent deliverance, rehabilitation — Wike’s aide

Tribune Online Dele Momodu needs urgent deliverance, rehabilitation — Wike’s aide Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has said the publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu is seeing the spirit of his principal and is in need of urgent deliverance and rehabilitation before things get out of hand. Dele Momodu needs urgent deliverance, rehabilitation — Wike’s aide Tribune Online

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14 h. ago More thank 100 bodies taken from site of crashed Indian Air plane

More than 100 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed read more More thank 100 bodies taken from site of crashed Indian Air plane

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15 h. ago Abiola Family Seeks Law To Institutionalize June 12 As Democracy Day

The family of the martyr of June 12, 1993 Presidential election, Aare Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola on Thursday, appealed to the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to evolve a legislation that will permanently institutionalise June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. According to the Abiola family, this measure will permanently immortalise the late MKO Abiola and […]

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15 h. ago Air India Crash: Canadians, Portuguese, British Nationals Among Victims

Air India has confirmed that several foreign nationals, including Canadian, Portuguese, and British citizens were among the passengers on board Flight AI171 which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route London Gatwick on Thursday afternoon. According to an official statement on its X (formerly Twitter), among the 242 passengers and crew members on board, […]

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16 h. ago Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation

Tribune Online Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation In a groundbreaking series of stakeholder engagements across the Niger Delta, communities, traditional leaders, civil society organisations, regulatory agencies, and host community development trusts (HCDTs) have reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive, transparent, and accountable implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The consultative meetings, convened by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta […] Niger Delta: Stakeholders unite to drive inclusive petroleum industry act implementation Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Democracy Day: FCT Police Barricade N’Assembly Gate Amid Planned Protests (Pictures)

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have barricaded the main gate of the National Assembly complex in Abuja to prevent protesters from accessing the venue. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the protest, organised by Take It Back Movement and several civil society groups, is part of nationwide demonstrations marking June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day. […] The post Democracy Day: FCT Police Barricade N’Assembly Gate Amid Planned Protests (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago I’ll Keep Giving Tinubu’s Enemies High Blood Pressure – FCT Minister Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will not stop unveiling impactful projects under President Bola Tinubu’s administration to frustrate the President’s critics. Wike made this vow on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, during the commissioning of Arterial Road N16 from Ring Road 1 to Arterial Road N20 in Abuja’s Katampe […] The post I’ll Keep Giving Tinubu’s Enemies High Blood Pressure – FCT Minister Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nigerian Economic Summit 2025: News Central Hosts NESG Board

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and News Central Television organised a strategic meeting to discuss media partnership, coverage and outreach of the upcoming Nigerian Economic Summit 2025, scheduled for October in Abuja. This collaboration aims to enhance public engagement and promote informed dialogue on Nigeria’s economic development during this landmark event. The partnership was […]

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