The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has expressed deep concern over the nation’s poor power supply, rising electricity tariffs, and worsening poverty. Speaking yesterday he highlighted the instability in power generation, transmission, and distribution, blaming government policies for plunging Nigerians further into hardship. Ajaero criticised the recent 50 per cent increase in telephone service tariffs, urging the federal government to suspend the implementation until extensive consultations…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Gombe State has announced that 1,268 Batch A, Stream I corps members have successfully completed their service year, earning commendation for their dedication and contributions to their host communities. Speaking during a low-key passing-out ceremony held on Thursday at the NYSC zonal office in Gombe, the State Coordinator, Chinwe Nwachukwu, lauded the corps members for their commitment throughout the service year. She highlighted…

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned proceedings in a N1 billion defamation lawsuit filed by renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), and his son, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz. The case, which is against social media influencer Martins Otse, alias VeryDarkBlackMan, has been rescheduled for February 19, 2025. Justice A.A. Adeyemi issued the adjournment on Thursday to allow for the hearing of a preliminary objection…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced a reward of N5 million and a bungalow for Kayode Adewale, a Mathematics teacher was shortlisted among the top 50 teachers globally in the prestigious Global Teacher Prize.  The Global Teacher Prize is a US $1 million award presented to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to their profession.  Adewale employs innovative teaching methods and integrates the local language to…

The Federal Government has announced the addition of plumbing, makeup, hairstyling and 12 other new trades (new subjects) to the Basic Education curriculum. This was contained in a short statement issued on Thursday by the National Orientation Agency (NOA). According to NOA, the new trades were added to the Basic Education curriculum to boost students’ practical skills and employability. The statement noted that the new subjects will take effect from…

Retired Lieutenant-General Jeremiah Useni, who served as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, died at 82. The death of Useni, who served as minister in the government of late General Sani Abacha, was confirmed on Thursday night by the Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang. The governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere in a statement said, “The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, deeply regrets to announce…

The Federal Government has approved N4 billion for conditional cash transfers to no fewer than 10 million vulnerable households in the country. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwada announced this on Thursday while speaking at the launch of the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) at the United Nations House in Abuja. According to him, the initiative aimed at addressing the nation’s growing…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly opposed the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), labelling the decision as “inconsiderate and unjustifiable.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, NANS condemned the hike, warning that it would exacerbate the economic challenges already faced by Nigerians, particularly students. Oladimeji Uthman, the Clerk of the Senate at NANS National Headquarters, called the tariff increase…

Major political parties in Nigeria have weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding the conduct of bye-elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). On Wednesday, they insisted that INEC should continue to oversee bye-elections to fill legislative vacancies resulting from resignations or deaths. The Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) rejected the suggestion made by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, that INEC should…

A couple narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening when a container fell on their Lexus Jeep at the Toyota bus stop on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Lagos. The incident occurred around 6:35 PM, prompting a swift response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. According to Margaret Adeseye, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the agency received a distress call and immediately mobilised to the scene.…

A 25-year-old Business Education student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Koya Ayodeji, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a fellow student during an argument over noise. The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 11:50 PM, when Ayodeji reportedly attacked 21-year-old Ayobami Ajayi, a 3rd-year Mass Communication student, in their university dormitory. According to police reports, the altercation began after Ayodeji accused Ajayi of…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Tincan Island Port Strategic Command in Lagos has made significant strides in curbing drug trafficking, seizing 339,576.91kg of illegal substances and arresting 38 drug suspects throughout 2024. Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju made the announcement during a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, revealing the extensive operations carried out by the command over the past year. The drugs seized included a wide range of substances,…