Author: Alade Adisa

The Lagos State chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday stormed Lagos Television, Radio Lagos/Eko FM, and Traffic Radio, forcibly ejecting workers and shutting down operations. The Labour union’s action was in response to the refusal of the Lagos State Government to integrate the stations’ staff into the Oracle system and pay the long-overdue minimum wage. The development followed the expiration of a fiery three-day warning strike by the stations’ workers, which had seen spirited protests earlier in the day. NLC officials descended on the premises in Agidingbi, Ikeja.NLC officials descended on the premises in Agidingbi, Ikeja shortly after…

As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. The foremost Igbo socio-cultural group stated this in a statement signed by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, on Sunday, where they appealed to the President to use his executive powers to facilitate the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu this 2025. The association stated that the release of the IPOB leader shall serve not merely as an act of mercy, but as a vital catalyst for restoring…

Following recent religious activities that have been breeding strife and tension in parts of the South West region of Nigeria, the federal government has initiated moves to probe the developments and avert a possible breakdown of law. According to a Nigerian Tribune report, the government was getting concerned about reports linking groups and personalities to extremist activities and religious tension capable of fomenting crisis if allowed to continue unchecked. Two recent events that happened in Oyo State have triggered suspicions that extremist activities might be creeping into the South West zone, originally regarded as the bastion of religious harmony. According…

Chief Femi Otedola, the Chairman of First Bank Holdings has revealed what the publisher of ThisDay newspaper, Nduka Obaigbena did with the $230 million loan he obtained from First Bank Limited. Sources said Otedola made the revelation after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in the United Arab Emirates. The First Bank chief, in a statement he issued on Sunday after the meeting with Tinubu, said Obiagbena used the $230 million to fund the presidential bid of the embattled former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, and luxury travels among others. He said, ”My attention has been drawn to…

The Oyo State Government  has initiated a fresh suit against  Naomi Silekunola, the former queen of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, an Ibadan-based radio station owner; and Abdulahi Fasasi, the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. These charges are linked to a stampede at a funfair on December 18, 2024, which resulted in the deaths of 35 children. The charge sheet, labeled I/05C/2025, was filed before the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan on Friday, January 10, 2025. The Oyo State Government is listed as the complainant, while Silekunola, Hamzat, and Fasasi are identified as the defendants. In…

A nurse in her 50s is in critical condition after being attacked by a member of the public at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester, Uk. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday in the hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. A 37-year-old man was swiftly arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody for questioning. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that the suspect used a sharp instrument, though it was not a knife, to carry out the attack. The force stated, “It’s believed that a member of the public attacked…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has confirmed that he is not on good terms with President Bola Tinubu, citing disagreements over key policies. He also criticized the president for being stubborn and failing to listen to the concerns of the people, particularly regarding the ongoing tax reforms. The governor made these remarks during discussions National Chairman of the Ulama Council of JIBWIS, Fadilatu Ash-Sheikh Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir when the latter condoled with him over the passing of his stepmother, Hajja Aisha Mohammed at Ramat House, Government House, Bauchi. In a short Hausa video that has since gone viral…

An Italian journalist detained in Iran for three weeks was released Wednesday and is returning home, Italian officials said. Cecilia Sala was released following “intensive work on diplomatic and intelligence channels,” Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said. The journalist, who contributes to the daily newspaper Il Foglio and hosts the “Stories” podcast for media outlet Chora Media, had been in Iran on assignment and with a journalist visa when she was arrested in the capital, Tehran, on December 19. The state news outlet IRNA reported that Sala was being held after “violating the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”…

Taliban leaders in Afghanistan on Wednesday denied President-elect Donald Trump’s assertions that they have received billions of dollars in U.S. financial aid since regaining control of the country. Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy Taliban spokesperson, responded to Trump’s claims by asserting that the Kabul administration neither anticipates nor seeks any assistance from the United States. “In reality, the United States has not provided a single penny to the Islamic Emirate,” Fitrat stated, referring to Afghanistan’s official name under Taliban rule. “Instead, it has confiscated and frozen billions of dollars that rightfully belong to the people of Afghanistan.” The Taliban’s sharp response…

As Nigerians await the National Assembly’s passage of the proposed tax reform bills, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has listed some of the potential benefits of the reforms. The tax bills, which include Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill, are aimed at addressing the nation’s tax system’s gridlocks such as multiplicity of taxes, fragmentation of revenue administration, and issues with the excessive tax burden on most vulnerable citizens, including small businesses and low-income earners. The bills, when passed into law,…