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The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions, ASSBIFI has directed its members to comply with the October 3 nationwide strike by executives of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress. This is contained in a memo jointly signed by acting secretary general, Saka Adekunle and head of industrial and […]

The national headquarters of the All-Progressives Congress has set up a 9-man committee to find a solution to the crisis rocking the Ondo state government. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa have been locked in a squabble that has led to plans by the state assembly to impeach the deputy governor. According to […]

The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, PMAN, wants government, the organized private sector, corporate organisations and development partners to collaborate with it to improve the works and living conditions of musicians and performers in the country. PMAN’s executive governor in the Federal Capital Territory, Asowari Sydney -Jack in the appeal said the idea is to […]

The National Economic Council has appealed to Organised Labour to suspend the planned nationwide indefinite strike as government is working round the clock to address challenges facing workers following removal of fuel subsidy. The appeal was made shortly after the National Economic Council meeting chaired by the Vice President, Kassim Shettima. Plateau State Governor, Caleb […]

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has asked the Organized Labour to respect the June 5 order issued by the National Industrial Court, restraining both Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress from embarking on any industrial action over fuel subsidy removal and related issues. In a letter […]

The Lagos State Police command has confirmed that music promoter and Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu otherwise known as Sam Larry is in their custody and is currently helping in the command’s investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohhad. The confirmation was made known by the state […]

The Ekiti state independent electoral commission has promised a level playing field for all participating Political parties in the December local government Election in the state. The Chairman of the Commission RTD Justice Cornelius Akintayo who disclosed this on Thursday in the state capital ado ekiti, during a press conference to give updates on the […]

The stand off between workers at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing and the Minister, David Umahi has been called off after 5-hours. The minister who finally came out to address the workers said he did not deliberately lock the gate against them, but needed to take the action to arrest their attention. According […]

The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna has started to deliver its judgment on the March, 25 governorship election in the state. Chairman of the three-man panel Justice Victor Oviawe is delivering the judgment via zoom. The tribunal has ruled that the PDP governorship candidate Isah Ashiru filed his petition within the time frame and […]

The Akwa Ibom Governorship Elections petitions tribunal sitting in Uyo, the state capital has dismissed a petition by defeated candidate of the All-Progressives Congress, Akanimo Udofia, against Governor Umo Eno. In a unanimous judgement, the Tribunal described the petition as frivolous and lacking in merit.