On this auspicious international May Day, the plight of Nigerian workers remains as harrowing as it is pathetic, warranting more sober reflection. The working population is the engine room of a functional society that, in turn, should grease it for efficiency. In Nigeria, workers are hard done by the culpable, inefficient state that perpetually scorns […]
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Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele has called out Air Peace after passengers, including elderly travellers, were stranded at London’s Gatwick Airport for nearly 10 hours without their luggage, hotel accommodation or clear communication from the airline. Akindele took to X on Friday to demand immediate action from the airline. She said passengers had been waiting since […]
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Siminalayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike In this report, Dennis Naku writes on the uncertain political situation in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s chances of securing re-election in 2027, and President Bola Tinubu’s directive placing governors above lawmakers, among other related issues The mood in Rivers State over the past year has been politically calm on […]
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Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, and former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara. The Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed claims of a leadership vacuum following a recent Supreme Court judgment, insisting that its National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, remain in charge. The National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, stated […]
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a N50,000 wage award for public sector workers in Lagos State. He announced the award on Friday during the International Workers’ Day celebration held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, said the award would apply for the month of May as part of […]
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says Govt to revisit SUBEB recruitment irregularities, absorb qualified applicants Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has recommitted his administration to workers’s improved welfare, security and sustainable development. He gave the pledge on Friday at this year’s Workers’ Day celebration held at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade, Akure, the state capital. Stressing his commitment […]
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Amnesty International has accused Nigerian authorities of failing to protect detained Fulani pastoralists in Kwara State, alleging that at least 150 people, most of them children, died in a military-controlled camp where displaced persons were held for months under harsh conditions. In a statement on Tuesday, the organisation said those who died were among about […]
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio Senate Presiden, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Friday assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly is aware of their economic challenges and remains committed to improving their welfare through legislative measures. The former Akwa Ibom State governor gave the assurance in a congratulatory message to mark the 2026 International Workers’ Day, issued […]
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APC governorship candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji By John Dike, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has felicitated with workers across the state on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day, pledging to prioritise their welfare if elected governor. Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, commended workers […]
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Four All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants for the seat of Ondo East/West Constituency in the House of Representatives, have rejected the incumbent Hon Abiola Makinde for a third term as the party:s consensus candidate in the next election. The aspirants, including Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye, Hon. Ade Adeniyi, Hon Bola Fisayo, and Dr. Michael Ajilo, described […]
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