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Enugu Teachers Besiege Government House, Demand Release of Abducted Oyo Pupils

June 2, 2026

Teachers in Enugu State on Tuesday joined a nationwide solidarity rally organised by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), marching to the Government House in Enugu to demand the immediate release of abducted Oyo pupils and their teachers. The demonstration followed a directive from the national leadership of the union after the abduction of dozens...

N100,000 minimum wage under consideration as governors open talks with labour

May 30, 2026

The proposed N100000 minimum wage is being considered by state governors as discussions continue with the Federal Government and organised labour over workers’ welfare and economic realities. Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said consultations were ongoing to determine a sustainable wage structure. He noted that rising inflation and...

Ward Renovation is not A Medical Revolution: The Dangers of Governance By Propaganda

May 28, 2026

Nobody is saying neonatal equipment is unimportant. Saving newborn lives is noble and commendable. Every incubator, phototherapy unit, monitor, or syringe pump can make a difference. The intervention itself deserves appreciation. But the problem is the deliberate attempt to market a modest ward upgrade as though Enugu has just commissioned the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins,...

Oil community fund review gains support as Reps consider PIA amendment

May 27, 2026

The debate over the oil community fund has intensified after HOSTCOM leaders backed moves by the House of Representatives to amend the Petroleum Industry Act and increase host community allocations to six percent. Community representatives said the current allocation under the law is inadequate for oil-producing areas. They argued that host communities continue to face...

The Politics of Promises: Can Enugu People Still Afford Another Vision Speech?

May 25, 2026

Since taking office on 29 May 2023, Governor Peter Mbah has sold Enugu a bold story of transformation. That story has now expanded into promises of coal power, industrial revival, and a future of prosperity. In September 2025, he said Enugu’s coal would be used to generate at least 1,000MW of power. In May 2026,...

Court orders arrest of Kwara NSCDC boss over contempt

May 21, 2026

A Kwara State High Court has issued a court order arrest directive against the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, over alleged contempt of court proceedings. The order followed claims that the official failed to comply with previous judicial directives issued by the court. The ruling was delivered in Ilorin,...

FG strengthens measurement systems to curb substandard goods

May 21, 2026

The Federal Government has announced plans to address the circulation of substandard goods in Nigeria through strengthened national measurement systems and regulatory enforcement. The initiative is aimed at improving product quality assurance, enhancing trade accuracy, and protecting consumers across markets nationwide. The announcement was made by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke...

FG Approves Peculiar Allowance After Civil Servants’ Strike Threat

May 13, 2026

Federal Government workers have secured approval for the long-awaited peculiar allowance following rising labour tensions and threats of industrial action by civil servants across Nigeria. The approval followed weeks of pressure from the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, over delays in implementing the welfare package tied to the new ₦70,000 national minimum wage....

Transparent Primaries: Gov Buni Says Yobe APC Open to Fair Contest

May 10, 2026

Governor Mai Mala Buni has stated that the Yobe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress remains committed to transparent primaries ahead of the 2027 elections. The governor said the party would adopt a fair and credible electoral process if consensus efforts among stakeholders fail. His remarks come amid growing political consultations surrounding governorship succession...

Senate reverses Senate ranking rule, reopens 2027 leadership contest

May 8, 2026

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday rescinded the controversial Senate ranking rule introduced earlier in the week, reopening the contest for Senate President and other presiding offices ahead of the 2027 political transition. The reversal followed deliberations during plenary in Abuja after lawmakers raised constitutional and procedural concerns over the amendment. The earlier provision had restricted...

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School Kidnappings Crisis: NLC Threatens Solidarity Strike Over Rising Abductions

June 3, 2026

The school kidnappings crisis in Nigeria has prompted the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to threaten a nationwide solidarity strike if authorities fail to address the growing wave of abductions targeting schools. The labour movement expressed concern over the increasing attacks on educational institutions, particularly the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. NLC...

ISWAP Commander Killed as Troops Eliminate 50 Terrorists in North-East

June 3, 2026

An ISWAP commander killed during ongoing military operations in Nigeria’s North-East was among at least 50 terrorists neutralised by troops of Operation Hadin Kai, according to military authorities. The operation, which targeted Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and other insurgents, was carried out as part of intensified efforts to dismantle terrorist networks operating...

Enugu Teachers Besiege Government House, Demand Release of Abducted Oyo Pupils

June 2, 2026

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Enugu Teachers Besiege Government House, Demand Release of Abducted Oyo Pupils

N100,000 minimum wage under consideration as governors open talks with labour

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Oil community fund review gains support as Reps consider PIA amendment

The Politics of Promises: Can Enugu People Still Afford Another Vision Speech?

Court orders arrest of Kwara NSCDC boss over contempt

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