10 h. ago Kano uncovers 247 ghost workers, recovers N28m in March vouchers

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State government has uncovered a total of over N28 mllion fraudulent salary payments in its March 2025 workers payroll. Musa Tanko Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government, said this figure involved fraudulent salary payments to individuals who are deceased or who have long retired from the […] The post Kano uncovers 247 ghost workers, recovers N28m in March vouchers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have uncovered human body parts concealed inside buildings disguised as Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Kobape town and Abiola Way in Abeokuta. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the discovery was made following the arrest of three suspects, identified as Sunday Akintobi, Oladimeji Olaniran, and Isaiah Tijani. They were apprehended on […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Patients Stranded As NMA Affiliates Begin Strike In Akwa Ibom

  Affiliate bodies of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State chapter, have embarked on a strike following the failure of the authorities of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) to address various issues in dispute bothering on emoluments and welfare of the medical workers. The aggrieved unions, LEADERSHIP Weekend learnt, included the Medical and […]

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13 h. ago Continental Hotel Celebrates Workers’ Day, Commits To Personnel Welfare

Continental Hotel’s emphasis on employee welfare and development has created a positive work environment, driving exceptional service and memorable experiences for guests. The cluster director, Human Resources, Continental Hotels, Niyi Agoro, who disclosed this as part of the company’s efforts to celebrate Workers’ Day, said its  commitment to employee welfare is a key factor in […]

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16 h. ago Minimum Wage: SDP Chieftain Urges Workers To Hold AMAC Chair Accountable

An aspirant for Abuja Municipal Area Council Chairman under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Obinna Simon has called on the area council teachers and workers to utilize their voter cards and hold the current area council chairmen in FCT accountable for refusing to implement the N70,000 minimum wage. Dr. Simon emphasized that the current […]

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17 h. ago Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Residents and businesses in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States have decried the sharp drop in power supply by the Kano Electric Distribution Company (KEDCO). Saturday Sun investigation revealed that in the last few weeks, rationed power supply dropped to less than two hours in the three states, a situation which climaxed […] The post Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Mass Exits Won’t Undermine PDP’s Political Power – Bode George

With rising defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including significant exits in Delta State. Party chieftain Chief Bode George expressed confidence that the PDP would recover and emerge stronger after its upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for May 15. Speaking to newsmen, George addressed the party’s challenges, particularly the high-profile departures, such […] The post Mass Exits Won’t Undermine PDP’s Political Power – Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Insufficient To Cover Basic Living Costs – NLC President

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised serious concerns about the financial burden workers are facing in the country, particularly in relation to electricity tariffs and the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero, in a statement on Friday, highlighted the stark reality that workers are now paying more for electricity than their […] The post Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Insufficient To Cover Basic Living Costs – NLC President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has issued a message to pastors and priests, urging them to stop hiding their connection to traditional African practices and be more transparent with their congregations. Posting on his Instagram page on Thursday, Edochie claimed that many religious leaders are, in fact, traditionalists who often visit their ancestral homes to carry […] The post Some Problems Require Traditional Solutions, Not Holy Ghost Fire – Yul Edochie appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Sokoto State Police Command have arrested some individuals, suspected to be terrorists in the state. In a statement on Friday, by Spokesman for the command, Ahmed Rufai, disclosed that security agents from the State Intelligence Department apprehended one Bello Ibrahim, popularly known as Bello Currency, and four others. Ahmed identified the remaining suspects […] The post Sokoto Police Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Osifo vows to prioritize workers’ welfare as TUC elects new leadership

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The newly re-elected President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Festus Osifo, has pledged to prioritize the welfare of Nigerian workers and intensify efforts toward improved remuneration and union rights during his tenure. Osifo made this promise while addressing delegates at the first Quadrennial National Delegates’ Conference of the […] The post Osifo vows to prioritize workers’ welfare as TUC elects new leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago PUBG Mobile Takes Lagos By Storm As 1,000 Attend Epic Community Dinner

The city of Lagos was electrified as PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games turned Lagos into the ultimate gaming destination with over 1, 000 attendees to make the epoch event remarkable on March 28, 2025. The Recreation Centre in Anthony Village throbbed with excitement as over 1,000 devoted players gathered for […]

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26 h. ago Tinubu reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare at TUC quadrennial conference

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian workers and ensuring fair labour practices amid growing economic challenges in the country. The President, who was represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made this known at the inaugural Quadrennial Delegates Conference […] The post Tinubu reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare at TUC quadrennial conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Nigeria’s private sector credit trails African peers amid tepid recovery

Nigeria’s private sector credit extension remains significantly lower than that of its sub-Saharan African peers, despite recording a modest recovery read more Nigeria’s private sector credit trails African peers amid tepid recovery

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31 h. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Nab Wanted Bandits, Fake Army Officer, Recover Ammunition In Taraba

In a string of coordinated military operations across Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted bandit and a notorious military impostor, while recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by […]

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31 h. ago Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina States

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Residents and businesses in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States have decried the sharp drop in power supply by the Kano Electric Distribution Company(KEDCO). Saturday Sun investigation disclosed that in the last few weeks, rationed power supply dropped to less than two hours in these states, a situation which climaxed during the […] The post Residents, businesses lament prolonged power outage in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina States appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Troops arrest wanted bandits, imposter, recover ammunition in Taraba

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested a wanted bandit Yusuf Hammadu, also known as “Dogo”, in Lainde Jessy area of Lau LGA, who has been on the watchlist of security agencies for his involvement in several criminal activities. In a statement issued in Jalingo on Friday, Capt Olubodunde Oni, […] The post Troops arrest wanted bandits, imposter, recover ammunition in Taraba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Kano Traffic Officer Dies After Being Thrown Out Of Moving Truck

A personnel of the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), Yahaya Isma’il Idris has died after he was thrown out of a moving truck in the early hours of Thursday along the Maiduguri Road in Kano metropolis. Counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama revealed this in a statement posted on his official X, formerly Twitter platform. Makama said […]

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35 h. ago Court Orders Forfeiture Of Properties Recovered From Fraud Syndicate

Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of several properties seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from Genting International Limited, a company linked to alleged fraudulent activities involving some Chinese and Filipino nationals. The properties were recovered from a syndicate of 792 foreign nationals […]

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37 h. ago Teachers, Area Council Workers Stage Protest in Abuja Over Unpaid Wages

Primary school teachers and workers from the Area Councils, united under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), took to the streets of Abuja to protest outside the gate of the FCT Minister. The demonstration was sparked by the failure of the six area council chairmen to […]

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