5 h. ago MayDay: FOBTOB charges workers to reclaim civic space amid economic hardship

By Chukwuma Umeorah The National President of the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB), Jimoh Oyibo, has called on Nigerian workers to reclaim their civic space and demand greater accountability from leadership amid growing economic hardship in the country. In a message to mark Workers’ Day 2025, Oyibo decried the persistent inflation, currency […] The post MayDay: FOBTOB charges workers to reclaim civic space amid economic hardship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal and state governments to take decisive action against heads of tertiary institutions implicated in the mismanagement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The association demanded the immediate sack of Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts found guilty of corruption or mismanagement linked […] The post NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Otti’s Aide Chukwu Felicitates Abia Workers On 2025 International Workers’ Day

The Senior Special Assistant to the Abia State Governor on Due Process, Dr. Oluebube Chukwu, has extended his warm felicitations to the State’s workers as they celebrated the 2025 International Workers’ Day on May 1. In a statement made available to journalists, Dr. Chukwu, while acknowledging their unwavering dedication and unrelenting toil, joined in celebrating […]

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16 h. ago Sokoto Gov To Intervene In Worker’s Unremitted Loan Deductions

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has pledged to intervene into the workers’ loan repayments that were deducted from their salaries but never remitted to the respective banks. Governor Aliyu made the commitment while responding to an appeal by the Sokoto State Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Abdullahi Aliyu, who urged the state […]

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26 h. ago State of emergency: Changing fortunes and dangling moods of Rivers workers

By the time the International Labour Day (May 1, 2025) approached, workers in Rivers State were down in spirit. Democracy read more State of emergency: Changing fortunes and dangling moods of Rivers workers

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28 h. ago Workers’ pain deepens as inflation eats up 70,000 minimum wage

…Troop out en masse on May Day despite lamentation …Demand increased pay …Sokoto, Imo, Osun, 4 other states yet to read more Workers’ pain deepens as inflation eats up 70,000 minimum wage

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37 h. ago EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan

The brother of popular social media personality, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spoken out following his recent arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM was reportedly picked up at a GTBank branch after accompanying his mother to file a complaint about suspicious deductions from her bank account. His sudden detention has drawn […] The post EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Gov Aliyu, three former governors attend wedding of PDP chieftain’s daughter in Sokoto

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, represented by his deputy Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, joined three former governors and other dignitaries to witness the wedding Fatiha of Hawa’u Dingyadi, daughter of Malam Yusuf Dingyadi, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the PDP National Chairman. The ceremony, which drew a […] The post Gov Aliyu, three former governors attend wedding of PDP chieftain’s daughter in Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Wamakko hails governor Ahmed Aliyu’s performance, says critics have been silenced

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The senator representing Sokoto North senatorial district Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has declared that the performance of Governor Ahmed Aliyu in the past two years has surpassed expectations, silencing critics who once doubted his capability to lead Sokoto State. Speaking during the inauguration of the newly renovated and remodelled Hassan Dan Mu’azu […] The post Wamakko hails governor Ahmed Aliyu’s performance, says critics have been silenced appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Conclave smoke signals ready: For the world’s Catholics a step closer to a new pope

The papal smoke signals are ready. Vatican workers on Friday hoisted a chimney onto the roof of the Sistine Chapel, read more Conclave smoke signals ready: For the world’s Catholics a step closer to a new pope

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50 h. ago AfriSAFE announces up to $20,000 for safety innovations in Africa

In a significant move to foster innovation and enhance worker safety across Africa, the Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE) read more AfriSAFE announces up to $20,000 for safety innovations in Africa

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58 h. ago Zero VAT On Food, Healthcare, Education In New Tax Bills – Taiwo Oyedele

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, has reiterated that the newly proposed tax reform bills are structured to deliver tangible economic relief to Nigerian workers. In a statement issued on Friday, Oyedele emphasised that the reforms aim to increase the disposable income of citizens and reduce […] The post Zero VAT On Food, Healthcare, Education In New Tax Bills – Taiwo Oyedele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago VeryDarkMan Arrested At GTBank Branch After Exposing Unauthorized Deductions From Mother’s Account

Martins Vincent Otse, a popular Nigerian social media influencer known as VeryDarkMan, has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Abuja. His arrest followed his public complaints about unauthorized debits from his mother’s bank account, at the request of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank). Barrister Deji Adeyanju, the legal representative of VeryDarkMan, confirmed the arrest to […] The post VeryDarkMan Arrested At GTBank Branch After Exposing Unauthorized Deductions From Mother’s Account appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Without patriotism, Nigeria risks 60 more years of insecurity – Defence Chief

…As Top Nigerian Leaders Call for National Rebirth at Peace Summit From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja A powerful coalition of Nigerian leaders including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, and Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu have called for a national rebirth to address Nigeria’s deep-rooted challenges […] The post Without patriotism, Nigeria risks 60 more years of insecurity – Defence Chief appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago I’ll prioritise, institutionalise workers welfare as Anambra governor — Moghalu, LP guber candidate

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Labour Party (LP) candidate for November 8 Anambra State governorship election, Dr. George Moghalu, has promised to prioritise and institutionalise the welfare of workers if elected the State governor. In a statement from Ikenna Agu, his Media Adviser, Moghalu described Nigerian workers as the lifeblood of the nation’s progress, the […] The post I’ll prioritise, institutionalise workers welfare as Anambra governor — Moghalu, LP guber candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago VeryDarkMan, mother storm popular bank over unexplained deductions

By John Ogunsemore Activist, Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan on Friday stormed a branch of a major commercial bank in the company of his mother, whose account with the bank has allegedly been subjected to inexplicable deductions. VeryDarkMan, also known as VDM, shared a video of the visit to the bank on Facebook. The […] The post VeryDarkMan, mother storm popular bank over unexplained deductions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago 368,911 workers changed PFAs, transferred N1.77tn pension savings – PenCom

By Henry Uche 368,911 workers have changed their Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), and transferred their Retirement Savings Accounts worth N1.77tn to their new PFAs under the Contributory Pension Scheme as of the end of March 2025. Figures obtained from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) on ‘Quarterly Summary of Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) transferred by Pension […] The post 368,911 workers changed PFAs, transferred N1.77tn pension savings – PenCom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Workers Day: Forum Urges Kogi Govt To Prioritise Infrastructure, Welfare

  The Kogi State Accountability Platform has urged the state government to expand its pro-labour policies by investing in critical infrastructure that directly affects the daily lives of workers and citizens alike, so as to improve their living standards. In a statement to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day, the forum chairman, Hamza Aliyu, noted that […]

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2 d. ago Workers In Bayelsa Demand Stronger Protection, Civic Freedom

Workers in Bayelsa State, under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have called for better protection of their rights and welfare, especially in the face of growing insecurity and shrinking civic freedoms. The demand was made during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at Peace Park, Yenagoa. This year’s event […]

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2 d. ago Katsina Farmers Face Unprecedented Hardship From Bandits – NLC

The Katsina State chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Hussaini Hamisu Yanduna, said farmers in the state have suffered unimaginable hardship due to persistent armed banditry. He disclosed this during the 2025 Workers‘ Day celebrations held in Katsina. Speaking on behalf of the organised labour at a colourful rally attended by dignitaries, including […]

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