The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has lashed out at the President of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Festus Osifo, over the recently approved N70,000 transport allowance by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.In an interview with Channels Television, Ajaero alleged that Osifo is an absentee president of the union.According to Ajaero, Osifo does not live in Nigeria but in the United States, from where he travels to attend meetings.”He (Festus Osifo) is an absentee president of the TUC; he doesn’t live in Nigeria. He comes in from the United States to attend meetings and rush back,”…
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The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, says it foiled every attempt made to smuggle suspected Indian hemp into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, MSCC, Kurmawa, in Kano.The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Musbahu Kofarnassarawa, on Monday in Kano, in a statement explained that the incident took place on Sunday at about noon, when a 40-year-old man allegedly attempted to throw a substance suspected to be Indian hemp into the custodial centre.Following their vigilance and prompt response, officers of Armed Squad Unit arrested the suspect, who resides in January Quarters, Kano.According to him, “The officers acted under the supervision of…
Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni has reacted to the law allowing various states to generate their electricity, saying it is not going to be possible.Speaking during Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Rufai said while the idea looks good on paper, the states do not have the capacity, funding and infrastructure to generate and distribute power.According to him, electricity is not something that can be proclaimed by law, stressing that power needs massive funding, gas supply, generation plants, transmission infrastructure and a distribution network, which most states do not have.”This law making various states own their electricity is not going…
Tinubu made the remark while reflecting on his visit to the Holy Ka’abah in Makkah, where he said he prayed for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians.The President spoke on Monday after performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.Speaking about the responsibility that comes with public office, Tinubu said anyone entrusted with authority must use it responsibly because power ultimately belongs to Allah.“There is no other God but Almighty Allah. He is the giver and the taker. He owns power and authority,” he said.He added: “If…
Two persons lost their lives in road accidents that happened at two different locations in Aba, Abia State on Friday and Sunday.The first incident happened at Osisioma Flyover junction, when a truck crashed into a shop, killing one male victim on the spot and injuring about six other persons.The truck which, was ladden with goods, according to an eyewitness, was at high speed when it suddenly lost control and crashed into the busy area, hitting traders and pedestrians.The injured persons were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention.It was not officially established if the incident was caused by reckless…
It is not a verified count of individual patients, but Umar considers it a conservative indication of the scale of the problem.She also estimates that about 5,000 new cataract cases arise annually in the state, adding to the existing backlog.Cataracts develop when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, causing blurred or dim vision that can worsen over time. Surgery involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial one.Umar estimates that cataracts account for 50 to 60 per cent of blindness cases in Niger State.The problem extends beyond the state.Nigeria’s National Eye Health Strategic Development Plan 2024–2028 estimates…
The spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Chief Emmanuel Igwe, has dismissed rumours that suggested he was defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.Igwe said he would ordinarily not dignify such speculation with a response, but considering the deliberate attempt to attach political meaning to an entirely ordinary encounter, he considered it necessary to put the facts straight.The PDP chieftain stated that earlier today, Sunday November 1, 2026, a message was circulated in the WhatsApp group of former members of the State Executive Council who served under the administration of former Governor David…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has warned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, against giving its presidential ticket to a Northern candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.Kwankwaso gave the warning during an interactive session with journalists at his residence in Kano on Sunday.Throwing his weight behind the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the former Kano State governor said it is the turn of the South to produce the next President in 2027, adding that the North should wait till 2031.He added that it is unfair for the ADC to give its ticket to a Northern…
Nigeria booked their place with a narrow 1-0 victory over Venezuela on Sunday.Azeezat Oduntan’s late penalty was the decisive strike as the Akeem Busari-led team defeated Venezuela 1-0 in Sale, Morocco, on Sunday.The Flamingos will now face Brazil for a place in the final.Nigeria will be playing the competition’s semi-final for the second time ever. The previous time the Flamingos progressed this far, they won bronze in 2022.In an earlier game, the South Americans came from behind to see off China 2-1.
Jimmy made his marriage to Mo Jasmine public after introducing her to the members of his congregation during service on Sunday.Addressing them, Jimmy, who is the senior pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, disclosed that his first marriage had crashed before he took the leadership of the church in 2023 after the death of his father, Taiwo Odukoya.He said, “so, you know ever since I became your pastor, I was doing this work of life alone. And you know that the Bible says it is not good. It said I will find somebody suitable.”Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce…