DHQs confirms 18 persons killed in ambush on Borno Govt’s convoy
The Defence Headquarters says 18 persons were killed in the Boko Haram ambush on the Borno State Government’s convoy on Friday. Disclosing this in a communique, the Coordinator Defence Media…
Proposed strike will only fail to hold if govt makes a U-turn before 12 midnight – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that it will go on with its proposed strike action with regards to the recent increase in electricity tariff and the removal of…
WE WILL FOCUS ON AUTO GAS AS ALTERNATIVE TO PETROL- OSINBAJO
In a determined effort to offer Nigerians an effective option to petrol, the Federal Government will focus on developing Compressed Natural Gas otherwise known as auto gas, which is priced…
NGF pleads with labour to suspend planned strike
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pleaded with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned strike and participate in broad consultation with the various stakeholders. The governors made the…
Ortom describes Boko Haram attack on gov. Zulum’s convoy as unfortunate
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has condemned the attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, in which about 15 persons were feared dead and others injured. The…
Insurgency: Police confirms death of 8 officers, others in Borno attack
The police authorities in Borno State have confirmed the death of eight officers following an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Baga area of the state. In a statement…
Godfatherism is dangerous to the concept of democracy – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says godfatherism is dangerous to the tenets of democracy in Nigeria. While condemning godfatherism in politics, the governor argued that people who play such roles…
FG says court had restrained NLC, TUC from embarking on strike, warns Civil Servants against participating
The Federal Government has warned civil servants against participating in the planned nationwide strike called by the organised Labour. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and its…
MNJTF rescues 12 hostages from Boko Haram enclave in Lake Chad
Troops of Sector 2 (Chad), Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF), have rescued 12 hostages from the Boko Haram terrorists enclave near Barkalam in Lake Chad. The Chief of Military Public Information,…
Nigeria must continue to exist as a united, formidable country – Lagos Dep. Gov.
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, says Nigerian states must continue to exist as a united and formidable country. Hamzat said this during the special Jumat service held to…