4 h. ago AUATON Petitions National Assembly Over Violations By Uber, Bolt, Indrive

The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has petitioned the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to take decisive action against ride-hailing platforms, Uber, Bolt, and Indrive over alleged corporate negligence, unsafe work conditions and violations of drivers’ fundamental rights. In a petition submitted to the Chairman of the Public Petition Committee at the National […]

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5 h. 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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6 h. ago Transporters petition NASS over alleged victimisation of drivers by e

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has petitioned the National Assembly over what it described as systemic corporate violence, repeated victimisation and the misclassification of app-based transport workers by leading ride-hailing companies such as Uber, Bolt and In Drive. The petition, dated May 1, 2025, and submitted to […] The post Transporters petition NASS over alleged victimisation of drivers by e-hailing companies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Natasha Akpoti counters Agbakoba’s demand for retraction of allegations against Akpabio

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, has responded to recent public comments and legal correspondence from Olisa Agbakoba read more Natasha Akpoti counters Agbakoba’s demand for retraction of allegations against Akpabio

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12 h. ago Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation

•Rejects airport concession, 50% IGR deduction By Chinelo Obogo The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has said it will declare an industrial action against Turkish Airlines over its alleged victimisation of union members. NUATE President, Ben Nnabue, issued the warning during his address at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebrations. He accused Turkish Airlines’ […] The post Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago May Day: Workers Are Hungry, End Bad Governance – NLC Tells Tinubu, Calls For Review Of New Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress has decried over economic hardship facing Nigerians, saying that many workers in the country are hungry. The union stressed that President Bola Tinubu’s led administration must ensure full enforcement of the N70,000 national minimum wage. Speaking during Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja on Thursday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, expressed concern over […] The post May Day: Workers Are Hungry, End Bad Governance – NLC Tells Tinubu, Calls For Review Of New Minimum Wage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions

The Federal Ministry of Education is investigating reports of unauthorized deductions from student loans by some Nigerian universities under the NELFund scheme. This follows a report by The Guardian and an ongoing ICPC probe. An emergency meeting with affected vice chancellors and the NELFund MD has been scheduled for May 6, 2025. The statement, released […] The post NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Group Dismisses Rumoured Rift Between Gov Bago, Deputy, Says Report Politically

A prominent Northern youth group has debunked rumours suggesting a rift between the governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and his deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba. The group described the allegations as baseless, politically-motivated, and a calculated attempt to discredit the governor’s rising popularity and sterling performance. In a press statement issued in Kaduna and […]

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14 h. ago Federal Gov’t Summons Indicted VCs, NELFUND Over Alleged Student Loan Fraud

The Federal Government has summoned Vice Chancellors of affected universities and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to an emergency meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, following disturbing allegations of unauthorised deductions from student loans. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the situation as extremely concerning, vowing that […]

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16 h. ago Cross River judge faces NJC probe over gifts, abuse of office allegations

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The National Judicial Council (NJC) has confirmed receipt of a petition against Justice B.T. Ebuta of the Cross River State High Court, alleging misconduct and abuse of office. In a letter dated April 10, 2025, with Reference No. NJC/S.4/ANA.HC/7/11/24, signed by Chief Justice of Nigeria and NJC Chairman Hon. Justice Kudirat […] The post Cross River judge faces NJC probe over gifts, abuse of office allegations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Trump’s Security Adviser Mike Waltz Resigns After Leaking Yemen Attack Plans

United States President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy Alex Wong are stepping down from their posts, Reuters reported on Thursday. Waltz faced intense criticism in March after mistakenly adding The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg to a signal chat that revealed sensitive plans for a military strike on Houthi targets in […]

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19 h. ago Tiv farmers in Obi protest alleged land seizure, reject Sule’s plea for dialogue

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Tiv farmers from eight communities in Obi Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, staged a protest on Thursday, May 1, against the alleged forceful seizure of their ancestral farmlands by the state government. The protesters, from Ayakeke, Osula, China, Shankodi, Udugh, Ikychiha, Utsuwa, and Daura, demanded justice and urged Governor Abdullahi Sule […] The post Tiv farmers in Obi protest alleged land seizure, reject Sule’s plea for dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago CNCSOs alleges judicial misconduct by Niger State judge, petitions NJC, CJN

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), representing over 75 civil society groups, has urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) to urgently investigate alleged judicial misconduct by Justice Bilkisu Yusuf of the Niger State High Court in Minna. In a statement issued on […] The post CNCSOs alleges judicial misconduct by Niger State judge, petitions NJC, CJN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Rep urges INEC to probe minister over alleged forgery of 2023 election results

By Lukman Olabiyi A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to launch an investigation into the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, over alleged forgery of polling unit results during the 2023 general elections. In a letter dated April 14 […] The post Rep urges INEC to probe minister over alleged forgery of 2023 election results appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago ICPC Probes NELFUND Over N71.2bn Discrepancy In Student Loan Disbursement

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched investigations into alleged discrepancies surrounding the disbursement of student loans by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This was disclosed in a statement by the commission on Thursday, stating that the Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, officials of the Central Bank […]

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25 h. ago Court varies Mareva injunction, allows Kam Industries to pay workers’ wages

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has modified a Mareva injunction in the dispute between Ecobank Nigeria Plc and Kam Industries Nigeria Limited over an alleged $9.5 million credit facility. The court granted Kam Industries a one-time release of N500 million to pay outstanding salaries for over 4,000 […] The post Court varies Mareva injunction, allows Kam Industries to pay workers’ wages appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago A Journey Through the Streets: What MSMEs Taught Us About Going Digital

Between March 4 and 21, 2025, the DigiPlus Alliance Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) supported by the European Union and Germany read more A Journey Through the Streets: What MSMEs Taught Us About Going Digital

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34 h. ago Minimum wage for workers remains shamefully inadequate to meet rising costs –Bolarinwa Sunday, NUCFRLANMPE President

    By Chukwuma  Umeorah In a season of heightened economic pressures and unprecedented challenges facing Nigerian workers and industries, the voice of organized labour remains critical in shaping national discourse. Comrade Bolarinwa Sunday, President of the National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather, and Non-Metallic Products Employees (NUCFRLANMPE), shares insights on the state of […] The post Minimum wage for workers remains shamefully inadequate to meet rising costs –Bolarinwa Sunday, NUCFRLANMPE President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Delta CP orders arrest of vigilante member for killing Ogwashi

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta State Police Command Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered the arrest of Ike Peter, a 25-year-old member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Ogwashi-Uku, for allegedly shooting and killing Peter Eyorowalebo, a 29-year-old final-year Science Laboratory Technology student at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku. The incident occurred on […] The post Delta CP orders arrest of vigilante member for killing Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic student appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Cultism War: Okpebholo Warns Landlords Against Housing Cultists, Kidnappers

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has warned landlords in the state, threatening that his administration will not hesitate to demolish buildings linked to criminal activities such as kidnapping, cultism, and rituals. Okpebholo gave the warning while personally supervising the demolition of a building located in the Ogheghe area of Benin City linked to criminal […]

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