A midnight fire has destroyed over 50 shops and property worth N150 million at Yan Katako Market Rijiyar Lemu area of Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. Speaking to newsmen, the chairman of the market, Alhaji Mamuda Abdullahi, explained that the blaze started at about 1am today. He pointed […]
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Protesters hit Lagos streets despite police warning
A human rights group identified as the “Take It Back Movement” today hit the streets of Lagos State to protest against the soaring price of food and the high cost of living in the country. This protest was held against the warning issued by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, […]
Over 1000 protest encroachment on their land in Anambra despite Court judgement
People of Umuenu in Umuawulu community, Awka South, at the weekend at their community hall, protested alleged encroachment on their ancestral land called Agu Udo/Agu Ofu Land, by a neighbouring community, Abo Ani Awgbu. Some of the protesters carried placards with inscriptions such as, “Governor Soludo come to our rescue, […]
Maritime workers to shut seaports for NLC protest
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria said it will join the two-day nationwide protest being organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress. This was contained in a statement today by the Head of Media, MWUN, Kennedy Ikemefuna. Ikemefuna said the move was necessary following the directive of NLC that its affiliate […]
On Sports, Liverpool beat Chelsea in extra time to seal the Carabao Cup
On Sports Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called his side’s Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea the most special trophy he has ever won. The German lifted his 10th trophy as Liverpool boss at Wembley after captain Virgil van Dijk headed a late winner for the injury-hit Reds. It gave […]
Police Arrest 2 Suspects Who Robbed Bank Customers In Rivers
In a recent development, the Rivers State Police Command has made significant strides in combating crime in the Olu Obasanjo area of Port Harcourt. Two suspected armed robbers, identified as Ikenna Obiko, aged 30, and Isichukwu Eneji, aged 24, were apprehended while riding on a motorcycle. According to Police Public […]
Troops Eliminate Bandit Warlords, Baldo, Baban Yara, In ‘Deadly Operation’
In a significant victory for security forces, two notorious armed bandit leaders, Baldo and Baban Yara, along with numerous of their accomplices, have been neutralized by Nigerian troops. These warlords were responsible for orchestrating the movement and exchange of kidnapped victims within camps located in the Zamfara/Katsina States axis, inflicting […]
65 CSOs pull out of NLC,TUC planned strike
Ahead of the planned nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), 65 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have withdrawn their support, citing concerns that the strike could escalate into anarchy and exacerbate hardships for citizens. The CSOs, operating under the umbrella of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations Forum, emphasized […]
NLC Insists That Planned Protest Will Take Place As Scheduled
Despite warnings and opposition, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) remains steadfast in its decision to proceed with planned protests against what it describes as “mounting hunger and insecurity” in the nation. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, affirmed this stance in a statement released on Sunday, expressing concerns over alleged attempts by […]
President Bola Tinubu Sets Up Tripartite Economic Advisory Committee
President Bola Tinubu’s latest initiative to stabilize the economy took shape on Sunday evening with the establishment of a tripartite Economic Advisory Committee. The committee, formed during a gathering with key stakeholders at the State House, includes representatives from the Federal, States, and Organized Private Sector. President Tinubu emphasized during […]