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NLC mobilises for nationwide strike over minimum wage, petrol prices as talks collapse

The Editor — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:26:40 +0000

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliates, state councils and civil society allies to begin mobilising for possible nationwide action after its meeting with the Federal Government failed to resolve outstanding workers’ demands. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Labour in Abuja, yesterday, ended without concrete commitments from the government, prompting organised labour to […]

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Ebola: FG quarantines contacts, denies plan to ban gatherings, rallies

The Editor — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:22:27 +0000

The Federal Government has quarantined high-risk contacts of Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola Virus Disease case but said political campaigns, conferences and other major public gatherings can proceed, pending any change in the public health situation. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, saying the government had yet to identify sufficient scientific grounds […]

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Zamfara community fights back bandits, kills 30

The Editor — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:33:16 +0000

Residents of Birnin Tudu community in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State said they killed more than 30 bandits during a three-day confrontation after armed men invaded the community. The residents said the attackers, who reportedly arrived in their hundreds on motorcycles, surrounded the village and opened fire. A resident anonimously disclosed that the […]

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FG warns 15 states to speed up readiness over Ebola

The Editor — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:12:59 +0000

The Federal Government has directed hospitals nationwide to prepare isolation beds and strengthen infection prevention measures as part of efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak, warning that 15 states are yet to update their response plans. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, gave the directive in Abuja during a press […]

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Nollywood veteran, Francis Duru, dies at 57

The Editor — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:01:06 +0000

Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness. His family announced his death on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, expressing appreciation to fans and well-wishers for their support. “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief […]

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Tinubu’s reforms made every Nigerian poorer, says Obasanjo

The Editor — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:20:37 +0000

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms including devaluation of the naira worsened poverty in Nigeria. He spoke on Wednesday at the Financial Times Africa summit 2026 in London, United Kingdom (UK). According to him, the sharp decline in the naira’s value had impoverished Nigerians and contributed to the country’s […]

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Hardship: NEC endorses 90-day plan to ease cost of living

The Editor — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:13:43 +0000

The National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance to tackle the fallout of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms. The plan NEC said will focus “on reducing the cost of living, improving food affordability, attracting investment, and accelerating the […]

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Ebola: FG, states on alert as infected diplomat suffers organ failure

The Editor — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:02:32 +0000

A diplomat diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has reportedly deteriorated into multi-organ failure, as the Federal Government and state governments intensify surveillance, contact tracing and emergency preparedness to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. The patient’s name and nationality were, however, not disclosed. The Director of […]

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Ebola: Reps demand immediate release of health emergency funds

The Editor — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:31:24 +0000

The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to strengthen preventive and emergency medical measures against the spread of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria, following the confirmation of a case in Abuja. The House also called for the immediate release of outstanding appropriated funds to relevant health agencies to boost the country’s preparedness […]

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Nigeria confirms first Ebola case

The Editor — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:21:23 +0000

The first Ebola case detected in Nigeria is the Bundibugyo strain, which is behind a major DR Congo outbreak, and the patient is a diplomat, an emergency meeting heard on Wednesday. The case in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, was detected in a woman who had travelled from Uganda to the capital, Abuja, on October 3, […]

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Former Delta governor Uduaghan dies at 71

The Editor — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:22:45 +0000

Former Governor of Delta State Emmanuel Uduaghan has died just three days before his 72nd birthday, according to his family. A statement signed by his son Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family said the ex-governor died on Monday. “It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow that we announce […]

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FG, NLC clash over minimum wage talks

The Editor — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:41:11 +0000

The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have disagreed over when negotiations for a new national minimum wage should begin, with organised labour challenging the government’s interpretation of the law and demanding that preparations commence immediately. The disagreement followed an exchange of letters between the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, […]

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2027: You can’t campaign through surrogates – Atiku, Obi tell Tinubu

The Editor — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:17:37 +0000

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to defend his record before Nigerians rather than hide behind governors, ministers and defectors campaigning for his re-election, saying political surrogates cannot shield him from public anger over economic hardship. This came as the Media Office of the Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), […]

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Tinubu orders rescue of kidnap victims, safe 2027 polls

The Editor — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:58:31 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has directed heads of security agencies to rescue all abducted persons and ensure that no terrorist or bandit camp remains anywhere in Nigeria, the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), said on Thursday. Musa, who spoke to State House correspondents after a security meeting presided over by the President at the […]

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Senate President rejects move to decriminalise attempted suicide

The Editor — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:46:06 +0000

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday opposed moves to decriminalise attempted suicide, insisting that survivors should be jailed, as the Senate passed for second reading a bill seeking to replace criminal punishment with medical treatment and rehabilitation. The bill, sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South, seeks to replace criminal punishment for […]

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NAF crash: Ondo community demands urgent cleanup following offensive stench, spill

The Editor — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:30:13 +0000

The monarch of Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, has urged the Federal and state governments to expedite efforts to recover the remains of victims of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in the community. PUNCH Online reported that a NAF ATR-42 aircraft crashed in the community last Monday, […]

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Court strikes out FG charges against fake PFIPC DG

The Editor — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:17:26 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out the eight-count criminal charge filed by the Federal Government against the alleged fake Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar struck out the charge following an application by the Federal Government, which said Adeyemi would be transferred […]

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Court strikes out charge against alleged ‘fake’ PFIPC DG Adeyemi

The Editor — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:40:51 +0000

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out the eight-count forgery charge brought against the self-styled Director-General (DG) of the alleged “non-existent” Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi. Justice Mohammed Umar terminated further proceedings in the case following an application by the Federal Government, which was represented by the Director […]

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NLC draws battle line with FG, gives 14-day ultimatum on petrol, wages

The Editor — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:49:17 +0000

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to take urgent measures to reduce the price of petrol and commence the renegotiation of the national minimum wage, warning that failure to meet its demands could trigger further action by the labour movement. The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué issued […]

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‘Election Package’: Atiku taunts Tinubu over 30-day fuel discount

The Editor — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:26:31 +0000

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day fuel discount at NNPC stations, describing it as a desperate, temporary gesture that cannot repair the damage caused by the crushing cost of fuel. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku said the […]

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