47 m. ago Rivers administrator orders payment of suspended appointees, workers’ salaries

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, had ordered the immediate payment of salaries of all state civil servants and suspended appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The approval for the payment of March 2025 salaries also covers all public servants and payments of pensioners in the state. This comes 24 hours after Read More

Economics

73 m. ago NLC Accuses Tinubu’s Govt Of Betraying Workers Agreement On Taxation

Nigeria Labour Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its approach to economic situation in the country. NLC condemned federal government for betraying workers through what its described as unjust taxation, tariff hikes, and failure to honour agreements. Speaking at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Lagos […] The post NLC Accuses Tinubu’s Govt Of Betraying Workers Agreement On Taxation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Okpebholo condemns mob killing of travellers accused of kidnapping, police arrest four

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the mob attack and killing of some travellers accused of kidnapping in the state. PUNCH Online learnt that some hunters who were travelling for Sallah were said to have been killed. A mob had intercepted the victims at Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo Read More

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2 h. ago Ajaero accuses FG of betraying workers, condemns unjust taxation

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has condemned the government’s handling of economic policies, accusing it of betraying workers through unjust taxation, tariff hikes, and failure to honour agreements. Speaking at the 6th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Lagos on Friday, Ajaero warned that Nigerian workers Read More

Politics

3 h. ago Beware of scammers, Bauchi hospital warns, says laptop contract fraudulent

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has disclaimed a fraudulent procurement contract. The hospital’s Head of Public Relations Unit, Usman Koli, made the disclaimer in a statement issued on Friday. He said, “ATBUTH Bauchi wishes to alert the general public about fraudulent activities perpetrated by individuals impersonating the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Professor Read More

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4 h. ago Aero Contractors becomes first airline to pay sanctions under NCAA’s regulations

By Chinelo Obogo Aero Contractors has become the first airline to remit a sanction fee imposed by the Consumer Protection Department of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), marking a historic enforcement of passenger rights regulations. The payment, announced today by the NCAA, represents the first time the department has successfully recovered costs for consumer […] The post Aero Contractors becomes first airline to pay sanctions under NCAA’s regulations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

4 h. ago Police foil bandit attack in Zamfara, kill ‘notorious kingpin’

Four civilian protection guard members, two hunters, and a policeman were killed by bandits in Zamfara in a fierce battle between the bandits and the security personnel. Several bandits were also said to have been killed during the clash, which occurred in the early hours of today, Friday. Two hunters who were seriously wounded are Read More

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5 h. ago Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon following rocket interception

Tribune Online Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon following rocket interception Israel launched airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Friday after intercepting a rocket fired from Lebanese territory, the Israeli military said. Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the attack. Israel vowed a strong response to any threats, further straining the fragile ceasefire between the two sides. The truce had ended a year-long conflict, […] Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon following rocket interception Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Zamfara: APC group accuses Jaji of secret PDP alliance ahead of 2027

Tribune Online Zamfara: APC group accuses Jaji of secret PDP alliance ahead of 2027 A fresh political crisis is unfolding in Zamfara as the APC Peace Initiatives Group has launched a scathing attack on Hon. Aminu Jaji, accusing him of clandestine dealings with the opposition and working to destabilise the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Zamfara: APC group accuses Jaji of secret PDP alliance ahead of 2027 Tribune Online

Politics

7 h. ago Bayelsa gov warns of threat to peace, Wike’s aide dismisses claim

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has raised concerns over an alleged plot to destabilise the peace of the state, warning that the government will not tolerate any act of political violence. However, the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory on Public Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed Read More

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11 h. ago Wife Of Killer Cop Shuts Down Business Over Fear Of Reprisal Attack  

Wife of the Calabar killer cop, Inspector Effiong Bassey, who went berserk on Sunday and opened fire on passersby, has shut down her provision shop for fear of reprisal attacks by families of the deceased. LEADERSHIP gathered that the son of the deceased, who died as a result of gunfire victims, had vowed to retaliate against the […]

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15 h. ago We’ve operated 662 flights, flew 136,661 passengers on Lagos

By Chinelo Obogo Air Peace has said that since launching its Lagos-London routeflight on March 30, 2024, it has operated over 662 flights and transported more than 136,661 passengers.  In a statement marking the first anniversary of the route, Ejike Ndiulo, Head of Corporate Communications at Air Peace, highlighted the airline’s role in setting industry […] The post We’ve operated 662 flights, flew 136,661 passengers on Lagos-London route –Air Peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

16 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has issued warning to some youths in the state that any attempt to stage protest against Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike will be resisted. Diri insisted that political jobbers, planning to import Rivers State crisis into his state will be resisted. The Governor, while speaking during the […] The post Rivers Crisis: Gov Diri Warns Bayelsa Youths Against Planned Protest Against Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago “Seven Hospitalised After Multiple Auto Crash In Lagos” – LASTMA

A multiple-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday along the Sabo-Itokin Expressway in Lagos, leaving seven passengers injured. The crash involved two commercial buses and a Lexus 330 Jeep. According to LASTMA, the driver of the Lexus Jeep attempted to overtake but lost control while trying to return to his lane upon sighting an oncoming truck. The […] The post “Seven Hospitalised After Multiple Auto Crash In Lagos” – LASTMA appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Experts lament as crude shortage, funds ground seven refineries

The persistent unavailability of crude oil has significantly hindered investments in the establishment and full capacity operations of seven new and existing refineries across the country, local refiners stated on Thursday. They also warned that without a steady and reliable supply of crude, the ambitious objective to attract investors and investments aimed at boosting local Read More

Politics

21 h. ago Rivers NLC threatens strike over unpaid LG workers’ salaries, minimum wage

The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Rivers State has decried the non-payment of salaries of local government workers in the state since February. The NLC threatened that if the LG workers’ salaries were not paid along with that of March by the end of the month, it would have no choice but to Read More

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22 h. ago FG talks tough over shooting of NIS officer by Chinese businessman in Niger

Tribune Online FG talks tough over shooting of NIS officer by Chinese businessman in Niger The Federal government has condemned the shooting of an Immigration officer by a Chinese businessman in Minna, Niger state, warning that the incident might cause a major diplomatic row because no Nigerian should be ill-treated for doing legitimate duty in their land. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who was visibly angry over the incident, […] FG talks tough over shooting of NIS officer by Chinese businessman in Niger Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Air Peace operates 662 flights, carries 136,661 passengers on Lagos

Air Peace says since its inaugural flight on the Lagos-London route on March 30, 2024, to date, it has successfully operated over 662 flights read more Air Peace operates 662 flights, carries 136,661 passengers on Lagos-London route in 1year

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26 h. ago NDIC warns Delta students against “Yahoo Yahoo,” promotes financial literacy

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has sensitised students of Osadennis Mixed Secondary School, Asaba, Delta State, on financial literacy, urging them to avoid internet-related fraud, commonly known as “Yahoo Yahoo.” Speaking at the 2025 Financial Literacy Day event held on Thursday at the school compound, the Benin Zonal Controller of NDIC, Mrs. Patricia Okosu, warned Read More

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26 h. ago NYSC warns outgoing corps members against fraudulent activities

The Benue State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Mrs Veronica Garba, has urged outgoing corps members to uphold integrity and resist the lure of fraudulent activities as they transition into the larger society. Speaking at the Makurdi Zonal Office during the passing-out ceremony for Batch A, Stream 2 corps members on Thursday, Garba Read More

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