The leadership dispute within the Rivers State chapter of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has taken a new turn, with the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) formally declaring support for the faction led by Comrade Udoka Josiah. The senior civil servants also urged Governor Siminialayi Fubara and heads of ministries, departments and […]
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has confirmed that he will honour his $500,000 financial pledge to Nigeria’s Super Eagles, notwithstanding the team’s inability to secure the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. The industrialist made the announcement on Thursday through a statement posted on his official Instagram account, commending the national […]
Anger and disappointment trailed Nigeria’s semi-final exit from the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night, as football fans blamed Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea for what they believe was unfair officiating in the Super Eagles’ 2-0 defeat to Morocco. The encounter at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ended goalless after regulation and extra […]
The University of Lagos has unveiled plans to significantly expand on-campus accommodation by creating 7,836 additional hostel bed spaces by 2027, as part of efforts to tackle the institution’s long-standing housing shortage. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, made the announcement on Wednesday during a press briefing at the Senate Building, Akoka campus, ahead of the university’s […]
The Akwa Ibom State Government has reiterated its determination to ensure the realization of the Ibom Deep Seaport project, describing it as a strategic initiative that will accelerate economic growth and open new opportunities for the state and the wider Niger Delta region. Governor Umo Eno gave the assurance on Monday during the signing of […]
More than 50 travellers bound for Warri, Delta State, were left frustrated on Wednesday after their flight with Air Peace failed to depart as scheduled from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, raising fresh concerns about passenger communication and service delivery. Affected passengers said they had remained at the terminal for over five hours […]
President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for the United States to assume control of Greenland, framing the Arctic island as a strategic necessity for America’s evolving missile defence architecture and broader security interests. In a social media post issued ahead of key diplomatic engagements at the White House, Trump argued that Greenland plays […]
Ford Suspends Worker Whom Trump Showed middle Finger, Says Union During his visit to a Ford Motor Company plant in Michigan, President Donald Trump was involved in a viral confrontation with an autoworker named TJ Sabula. As the President toured the River Rouge complex, Sabula shouted “pedophile protector” at him, a reference […]
NCoS Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt Into Prison The Ondo State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Akure. During a routine gate search, vigilant officers discovered approximately four grams of Indian hemp hidden inside fresh tomatoes. […]
TUC Rejects Health Ministry’s ‘No Work No Pay’ Policy The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has formally rejected a circular from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare regarding the “No Work, No Pay” policy. The policy, which was set to take effect in January 2026, aimed to stop the salaries […]
