By Momodu Favour Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has pledged to reintroduce soft loan schemes for primary and secondary school teachers across the state, covering housing, cars and motorcycles, as part of efforts to improve their welfare. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday during the inauguration of 12,779 sets of furniture for […]
By Momodu Favour Activities at the Gwagwalada Area Council have been brought to a standstill as workers under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-payment and non-implementation of the approved minimum wage. The industrial action, which began in late January 2026, has crippled administrative operations, forced the […]
The Abure-led faction of the Labour Party on Tuesday moved to steady internal tensions by reaffirming that Barrister Julius Abure remains the party’s National Chairman, declaring that his tenure is constitutionally valid until 2028 despite ongoing court cases and public controversy. The clarification, issued in Abuja through a statement signed by Abure’s Special Adviser on […]
By Rachel Akper The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has intensified immigration enforcement operations, adding 19 more Nigerians to its deportation list, bringing the total number of Nigerians processed for removal to 113 within 21 days. The DHS disclosed that the deportation drive is part of a broader “worst-of-the-worst” enforcement initiative by the […]
By Rachel Akper Former Edo State Governor and senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has commended Nyesom Wike for standing by him during a period of political isolation following his removal as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oshiomhole made the statement on Monday in Benin City, Edo State, during the handover […]
By Rachel Akper Residents of Yenagoa have commended the Bayelsa State Government for demolishing a notorious shanty settlement in the Yenizue-Gene area of the state capital as part of efforts to strengthen security and maintain environmental order. The demolished settlement, which consisted of makeshift wooden structures used for petty trading, transportation services, and informal […]
