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Ondo NLC demands ₦256,950 minimum wage
By Boye Oyeyemi – Labour unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ondo State Council, have formally written Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to demand an upward review of the minimum wage for workers in the state to ₦256,950. The unions noted that the current ₦73,000 wage no longer meets workers’ needs in the face of rising inflation, fuel subsidy removal and…
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Court stops NUPENG, trucking union from planned strike, picketing of Dangote Refinery
The National Industrial Court has issued an interim injunction restraining the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association from embarking on any industrial action or picketing against the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim, ruling on an ex parte motion filed by Dangote Refinery’s counsel, George Ibrahim (SAN), also barred…
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Southwest pensioners threaten court action against Ekiti govt
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has threatened to drag the Ekiti State Government to court if it fails to pay the check-up dues of its members before the end of the month. The resolution was reached at the Southwest meeting of the Union held in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. NUP Southwest Public Relations Officer, Dr.…
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Police recover stolen Camry, bust car theft ring in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Detectives of the Ondo State Police Command have recovered a stolen Toyota Camry and uncovered a car theft syndicate said to be operating across parts of the state. Police spokesman DSP Olushola Ayanlade, in a statement, said the vehicle, a golden 2010 unregistered Toyota Camry, was stolen in July from a residence in the Osi area…
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LASG commits to advancing social protection programmes, targets vulnerable residents
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing social protection programmes through the National Social Register (NSR). This assurance was given by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Sam Egube, who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at a one-day Stakeholders’ engagement with the theme: “Advancing Social Protection through the National Social Register”, held recently in Lagos. Egube, who also…
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I won’t be distracted by El-Rufai – Gov Uba Sani
By Kunle Sanni – Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said he will not be distracted by political comments or comparisons involving his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, stressing that his focus remains on governance and delivering results to the people. Speaking during an interview on Politics on Sunday with Femi Akande of TVC, the governor distanced himself from suggestions that…
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Eid-el-Maulud: 900 Amotekun operatives deployed across Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun, has mobilised 900 operatives throughout the state ahead of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration. The State Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, who confirmed the deployment in Akure, assured residents of a peaceful and hitch-free festivity. He explained that all zonal and area commanders, alongside Amotekun rangers, have been…
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Putin says Russia will achieve all aims militarily if Ukraine does not agree deal
Russia has rebuffed calls for a ceasefire as its troops advance in Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is willing to fight to achieve all its objectives if Ukraine does not agree to a deal. He made the remarks in China after attending a huge military parade seen as a challenge to Donald Trump and the US-dominated world order.…
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BREAKING: Niger governor dissolves cabinet, retains SSG, CoS, DCoS
The governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has dissolved his cabinet, retaining the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and other principal officers . The governor made the announcement during the monthly cabinet council meeting in Minna. This development marks the first major shake-up in the Niger state governance structure.
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Liverpool vs Arsenal: Seven key duels that could shape the Anfield showdown
The Premier League season has barely started and already it offers a blockbuster clash. On Matchday Three of the 2025–26 campaign, defending champions Liverpool welcome last year’s runners-up Arsenal to Anfield. Both teams arrive with perfect records from their opening fixtures, while Tottenham are the only other club with two wins from two. By the close of the weekend one…
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