By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has called on the Federal Government to take immediate steps to ease the mounting hardship faced by Nigerian workers as rising fuel prices and living costs continue to erode incomes and strain livelihoods.The Commission, in a statement marking the 2026 International Workers’ Day, said the recent […]
By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the alleged extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old Nigerian, Mene Ogidi, reportedly shot by a police officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, in Efurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, described the incident as deeply disturbing and a direct violation […]
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the African Union Peace and Security Council for the month of May 2026, taking a leading role in shaping discussions on critical peace and security issues across the continent. The development was disclosed in a press statement signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of […]
By George Ozalla The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has disclosed that Nigeria’s solid minerals sector generated ₦68.1 billion in revenue alongside over $800 million in new investments, as ongoing reforms continue to reposition the industry away from the long-standing pit-to-port export model.Alake made the disclosure on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at […]
By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of the 2026 International Labour Day, commending their resilience, hard work and patriotism despite the challenges they face in the course of their duties.This was contained in a May Day congratulatory message personally signed by him.In the […]
By George Ozalla The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for urgent and sustained action to tackle insecurity and poverty, describing both as major threats to decent work and national productivity.In a statement to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day, Ike said the theme of this year’s […]
By George Ozalla The Director-General of Civil Aviation (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has charged newly recruited Aviation Safety Inspectors and Technical Personnel to uphold professionalism and maintain high ethical standards in the discharge of their duties.He gave the charge during an inaugural meeting with the new officers at the NCAA Annex Conference Hall in Ikeja, […]
By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved an extension of the timelines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 general elections following its meeting held on Thursday at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja.The party’s Deputy National […]
By George Ozalla Tension is rising within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 9, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, following a disputed move to suspend Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, a development that is now drawing legal threats and widening cracks in the local structure of the party.The controversy took a […]
By George Ozalla The Comptroller-General of Customs and President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged members of the national wrestling team to aim for podium finishes as they prepare for the African Wrestling Championships scheduled for May in Alexandria, Egypt.Adeniyi gave the charge when he hosted the athletes, coaches and officials at […]
