Ceasefire talks resume as Rafah under fire in Israel Gaza conflict
Egyptian media say Negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have resumed in Cairo. Senior officials from the US, Israel, Egypt and Qatar are meeting as Israel faces strong international pressure to stop its bombardment of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. About 1.5 million people are crammed into this small border […]
FG has appeals to labour unions to retract their 14-day ultimatum for a potential strike in 2 weeks
During a meeting between government officials and labour leaders, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, assured the unions of the government’s commitment to accelerating the implementation of the October 2023 16-point agreement reached with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on October 2, 2023. Michael Oluwagbemi, […]
NGSF calls on Federal and State government to declare state of emergency
The Nigeria Governors Spouses Forum, has called on the Federal and State Governments to declare state of emergency on substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria with a view to mobilising resources to tackling the pandemic. The call was one of the resolutions in a communique signed by Chairperson of the Forum and First […]
NAFDAC has been given 14 days to reverse ban on sachet alcohol
Members of the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has given the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) 14 days to reverse its ban on sachet alcohol. The association, an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), issued the threat during a protest at the NAFDAC headquarters in […]
WAEC releases 2023 November/December Certificates for private candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2023 November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), for private candidates (second series). A total of 80,904 candidates sat the examination, out of which 35,830 candidates representing 44.29% obtained credits and above in at least five mandatory subjects, including English Language and […]
Ahmed Musa Defends Alex Iwobi Amid Social Media Criticism After AFCON Loss
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has come to the defense of his teammate Alex Iwobi, urging fans to refrain from attacking him on social media following Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night, Musa acknowledged the team’s defeat in […]
Protesters Target Foreign Embassies in Kinshasa, DR Congo Amid Accusations
Riot police in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have been deployed to quell sporadic protests outside foreign embassies, as demonstrators accuse Western diplomats of complicity with Rwanda in supporting the M23 rebel group. The protesters allege that Western diplomats are accomplices to Rwanda, which they claim backs the M23 rebel […]
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Collaborates with NTSB to Investigate Wigwe’s Helicopter Crash
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced its collaboration with the United States counterpart, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), to intensify the investigation into the helicopter crash that resulted in the death of Herbert Wigwe and five others. According to Bimbo Oladeji, a spokesperson for the NSIB, the collaboration aims to facilitate a […]
Nursing Council Clarifies Guidelines Amid Protests, Assures Support for Nurses
Faruk Abubakar, the Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, addressed concerns raised by members of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives regarding the council’s new guidelines, stating that they are not aimed at preventing nurses and midwives from seeking opportunities abroad. During a peaceful protest staged by the Abuja chapter […]
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns over child abuse pardon scandal
Hungarian President Katalin Novak has tendered her resignation following mounting pressure over her decision to pardon a man convicted as an accomplice in a sex abuse case involving a children’s home. In a televised speech on Saturday, Novak acknowledged her mistake and announced her resignation, stating, “I made a mistake… Today is the last day […]
