Ohanaeze crisis: Chieftain urges cancellation of Bayelsa Igbo Day celebration
The acting President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Bayelsa State, Chief Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa, has urged organisers of a planned Igbo Day celebration in Yenagoa to cancel the event, warning that it…
Ogun trains police officers to protect GBV survivors, prevent further trauma
Police officers in Ogun State have received training on how to handle gender-based violence (GBV) cases with greater sensitivity, protect survivors’ rights and prevent victims from suffering further trauma during…
ECOWAS seeks stronger regional defence cooperation, local arms production
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for stronger regional defence cooperation and indigenous defence manufacturing to address growing security threats and reduce constraints in accessing military equipment,…
Atiku demands daily photo, video proofs of Tinubu’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu yesterday departed Abuja for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, the lesser pilgrimage, with prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and national progress expected to feature prominently…
2027: Tinubu incompetent, lacks energy to govern, should step down, says Obi
Makinde pledges to tackle high interest rates, improve access to long-term financing Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, yesterday, said thatPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu is incompetent and does…
NASS targets December for state police law as 30 states back reform
Following the approval of the constitutional amendment bill on the establishment of state police by no fewer than 30 state Houses of Assembly, Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has said the…
Urgent appeal to Kwara Doctors Forum, others
Sir: I am writing to you with a deep sense of urgency, profound concern, and a sincere desire to serve as a bridge toward an enduring resolution. The ongoing industrial…
LSSTF strengthens inter-agency cooperation, plans overseas training for security officers
Dr Ogunsan (right); Dr Opeifa and LSSTF Director of Administration, Mr Adegbola Lewis during the vehicles presentation The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has pledged to sustain its monthly…
Tinubu defends fresh loans as NLC, opposition demand accountability
• President says infrastructure spending key to $1tr economy by 2030 • Labour questions borrowing despite higher revenue, rising oil earnings • Atiku’s aide, NDC demand project costs, repayment schedule,…
NECA harps on tripartite wage negotiation, decries unrealistic hikes
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has insisted that negotiations on the national minimum wage must involve the Federal Government, employers and organised labour, noting that bilateral agreements cannot substitute…