NLC chairman replies El-rufai, says come and arrest me
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba, has reacted after he was on Tuesday declared wanted by the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai. Wabba had on Monday led workers in Kaduna...
View ArticleDapo Abiodun’s aide Abidemi Rufai under fire for $350,000 fraud
Some Nigerians have taken to the social media to slam Abidemi Rufai, a Senior Special Assistant to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, over a $350,000 employment fraud. The PUNCH had earlier reported...
View ArticleNaomi Campbell welcomes first child at 50
American supermodel, Naomi Campbell, has welcomed her first child – a baby girl — at the age of 50. Describing the joy she felt as a mother, the superstar said, “a beautiful little blessing has chosen...
View ArticleSenate confirms appointment of NHRC chairman, members
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman as Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. Also confirmed were the appointments of fifteen other nominees as...
View ArticleBruno Fernandes crowned Man United Player of the Year
Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has been named the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year for the second successive season. Fernandes first won the award which was presented to him by Adidas...
View Article350,000 HIV patients identified during pandemic in Nigeria -NACA DG
No fewer than 350,000 people living with HIV were identified during the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria. The Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Gambo Gumel Aliyu, said...
View ArticleWorkers’ strike: NLC behaving like bandits, says El-Rufai
The wrangle between labour unions and the Kaduna State Government has degenerated into name-calling and caterwauling as the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, described the Nigeria Labour...
View Article‘I won’t back down’, Iyabo Ojo reacts after Baba Ijesha makes bail
Popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, while reacting to the news that Baba Ijesha has been granted bail, said she would not back down until justice is served. Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as...
View ArticleMinimum wage: Kwara workers tackle AbdulRazaq, say govt insincere
Kwara State branch of the Nigeria Labour Congress has accused the state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of insincerity over the welfare of the state working force on the implementation of the N30,000...
View ArticleAnthony Joshua, Fury’s fight may be suspended over Wilder rematch order
Tyson Fury’s heavyweight unification fight with Anthony Joshua could be put on hold after an independent arbitrator ruled that the WBC heavyweight champion must face former champion Deontay Wilder in a...
View Article[BREAKING] Strike: El-Rufai fires Kaduna nurses below level 14
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has sacked all nurses below grade level 14 in the state for embarking on strike in solidarity with the Nigeria Labour Congress. The governor directed the Ministry...
View ArticleHow Nigeria is tackling illicit financial flow – Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, on Tuesday, said Nigeria has implemented significant measures to curb illicit financial flow and ensure asset recovery. The minister...
View ArticleReps to expand fire service operations
The House of Representatives is considering an expansion of the scope of operations of the fire service to include accidents and emergency situations in the transport sector and at construction sites...
View ArticleTwo INEC offices in Ebonyi set ablaze
Two offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Ebonyi State have been set ablaze by unidentified persons. The offices are located in Ebonyi and Ezza North Local Government Areas of the...
View ArticleKaduna has hired 50 truckloads of thugs to attack protesting workers -NLC
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba, has said Kaduna State Government under the leadership of Governor Nasir El-Rufai has hired 50 truckloads of thugs to attack protesting workers...
View ArticleIndian institute suspends export of COVID-19 vaccines
The organisation behind COVAX facility, Serum Institute of India, has said that it may not resume the export of COVID-19 vaccine doses till the end of 2021. Recall that the Director of African Centre...
View ArticleLeverkusen name Swiss Seoane as new head coach
Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday named Swiss Gerardo Seoane as their new head coach for next season. The 42-year-old has signed a three-year deal having just won a third-straight Swiss...
View ArticleVIDEO: We’re hardworking people not criminals, Sanwo-Olu relocate us – Iganmu...
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View ArticleNECO reschedules examinations over low registration
The National Examinations Council on Wednesday announced the rescheduling of the National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Unity Colleges. The council disclosed this in a statement by its Head,...
View ArticleOsinbajo presides over FEC meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He is standing in for the President, Major General...
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