Sunday, September 18, 2022 NLC president, Ayuba Wabba The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated its position on the removal of petrol subsidies, saying that it has not changed. The NLC in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, was responding to a comment by Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, who is

Sunday, September 18, 2022 NUJ logo used to illustrate the story The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Saturday warned members to avoid being used for blackmail and character assassination for undue favour from politicians. The Sokoto Council made the call at the end of its Congress, in a communique signed by the state NUJ

London — The risk of nuclear war is at its highest in decades, and nuclear-armed states are confirming what African states have known for decades: that there is no rational explanation for the need for nuclear weapons, and these inhumane weapons of mass destruction are dangerous in the hands of any nation. Putin's nuclear threats to discourage

Washington, DC — President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his official working visit to the United States at the invitation of President Joseph Biden. The two leaders deliberated on a range of critical issues of national, regional and global importance during their bilateral meeting, where trade, investment, global peace and stability, health, as well as climate

Residents of Chitungwiza Friday staged a flash demonstration demanding the release of incarcerated Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmaker Job Sikhala. The demonstration was held about 300 metres from Chitungwiza Central Police Station, where tens gathered, blocking roads, chanting and holding placards. Sikhala was arrested three months ago together with legislator, Godfrey Sithole, and a

Abuja — President Muhammadu Buhari may not appear before the joint Senate and House of Representatives session to present the 2023 budget next month. The uncertainty was confirmed yesterday to journalists by the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, after inspection of Room 022 being put in shape as temporary chamber for the Senate

The celebrated season of the Nigeria Prize for Literature always ends on the note of winner-takes-all. It is incumbent on me to plead now that the longlisted and shortlisted authors be also rewarded with cash. While the overall winner goes home with the grand prize of $100,000 it stands to reason to console the longlisted

Saturday, September 17, 2022 Dollar and Naira The Naira on Friday appreciated against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging at N436.25. The figure represents an increase of 0.02 per cent compared with N436.33 to the dollar on Thursday. The open indicative rate closed at N434.67 to the dollar on Friday. An exchange

Saturday, September 17, 2022 International Monetary Fund (IMF) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for a stronger operational framework and price stability to combat inflation in Nigeria. IMF Resident Representative for Nigeria, Ari Aisen, said this in his keynote address at the Financial Markets Dealers Association’s (FMDA) quarterly meeting on Friday in Lagos. The

Saturday, September 17, 2022 EFCC operatives The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two siblings and 14 others in Ilorin over alleged cybercrime and possession of proceeds of fraud. EFCC Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, stated on Friday that the suspects were arrested on Thursday following receipt of credible intelligence report. He listed the items

Saturday, September 17, 2022 Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi got his name on the scoresheet as the Nigerian international and his club Nottingham Forest were defeated 3-2 at home at the hands of Fulham in a matchday seven fixture on Friday night. The night marked the return of matches in the English Premier League following

Saturday, September 17, 2022 The Police Command in Bauchi State has confirmed the attack on Zakka Magaji, Senior Special Assistant on Christian Religious Affairs to Governor Bala Mohammed. The command spokesman, Ahmed Wakil, told journalists on Friday in Bauchi that seven gunmen attacked Mr Magaji in his home on Thursday night. He, however, said while