The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has ordered members to get back to work today. The decision came after JUSUN suspended its ongoing industrial action. This was disclosed in a communique authorised by the National Vice President of the union, with 10 other members of the association’s leadership. The strike commenced on Monday, led to the closure of most of the courts, including all the Federal Capital Territory high…

The EFCC has arrested Ernesto Chukwukamma for allegedly impersonating a journalist and extorting money under false pretences in connection with a $4.5 billion PTF investigation.

The Federal Government, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has launched a ₦200 million aquaculture support initiative aimed at boosting local fish production and reducing Nigeria’s reliance on fish imports.

Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Rivers State Governor, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s spokesman, announced this on his social media platforms. “Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers, now on suspension from office, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday,” Onanuga captioned the photos he posted. At the time of reporting, the outcome of the discussion between the two leaders remained undisclosed. However, the meeting’s timing…

The Federal Government (FG) has commenced the long-awaited payment of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), fulfilling an earlier promise made during the upward review of corps members’ allowances. The payment is directed at corps members who completed their service before the new monthly allowance of N77,000 took effect earlier this year. Prior to the adjustment, corps members were receiving N33,000 monthly.…

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has expressed serious concern following revelations of over ₦250 billion missing from government accounts, as detailed in recent audits by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation. READ ALSO: Reps reject rotational presidency, six other bills Committee Chairman, Bamidele Salam, addressed journalists on Tuesday at the National Assembly in Abuja. He noted that the audit documents uncovered widespread financial discrepancies across multiple government…

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has called off its nationwide strike and instructed its members to return to their respective duties on Wednesday, 4 June. This directive followed a resolution issued after extensive deliberations on the root causes of the industrial action. READ ALSO: CJN urges NBA to safeguard judiciary’s honour The decision was reached during a meeting held on Tuesday involving representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria…

By Alade Adisa  Benin Crown Prince, HRH Ezelekhae Ewuare II, has thrown his weight behind the anti-cultism war of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, but warned the police against using it to needlessly harass innocent youths in the state. In a statement on his behalf by Cosmos Oviasuyi, Prince Ewuare II said the police hiding under the guise of fishing out suspected cult members and kidnappers to harass innocent people…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has expressed strong disapproval of the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA) over its perceived neglect of the state in developmental projects, despite repeated efforts by his administration to establish meaningful collaboration. Oyebanji spoke during a meeting with the new leadership of BORBDA, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Olufemi Adekanmbi, at the Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti. READ ALSO:Inspiring journey…

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has appealed to citizens to rally behind the military in its efforts to dismantle insurgent networks and violent criminal groups across the country. Musa spoke on Tuesday at the inaugural Voice of Nigeria (VON) Forum held in Abuja. He underscored the importance of mutual trust, active civic involvement, and responsible public discourse in confronting the nation’s security challenges. READ ALSO: Senate summons security…

The Federal Government (FG) has initiated steps to offset ₦2 trillion from the over ₦4 trillion debt owed to electricity generation companies for power supplied to the national grid. This was disclosed during a Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) stakeholders’ forum hosted by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). At the forum, a representative of the President’s Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Verheijen, addressed participants. READ ALSO: FG to establish eight…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has raised concerns over the state of Nigeria’s economy, warning that without continued borrowing, the system could face total collapse. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today aired by Channels Television on Monday, the senator from Abia North stated, “Let me tell you, if this economy does not borrow, it will collapse. That’s the truth. That’s where we are.” Kalu, a former governor of Abia State,…