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The late-night meeting between the Federal Government and the Organised Labour on the eve of the planned nationwide protest ended in a stalemate, with both sides failing to reach a consensus. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, affirmed that "the rally goes on,"...
The National Examination Council (NECO) has unveiled the results of the 2023 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) external, showcasing a commendable 67.35% of candidates securing five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. The announcement came from the...
In a heartbreaking tragedy, 16-year-old Dinal De Alwis, a gifted sixth-former at Whitgift School in Croydon, took his own life after falling victim to a distressing blackmail scheme. Known for his academic excellence and athletic prowess in football and rugby, Dinal had recently started sixth...
In a resolute stand, the Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre, along with allied community-based women's organizations, has urged Shell to undertake a thorough cleanup of the Niger Delta region. This call follows Shell's announcement of divesting its on-shore assets to investors...
A human rights group, the Take It Back Movement, has initiated a nationwide protest in Lagos, denouncing the prevailing economic hardships gripping the country. This demonstration, although anticipated to precede the organized labor's scheduled protest on Tuesday, has defied warnings issued by...
In a brief message shared on his official social media handle, Pope Francis has expressed profound concern over the escalating rate of kidnappings in Nigeria, particularly in the Northwest region. The Pontiff, acknowledging the severity of the issue, extended his prayers to the Nigerian people...
In an unexpected turn of events, the eagerly awaited inauguration of the 181-megawatt Geometric Power plant in Aba, Abia State, originally scheduled for Saturday, February 24, has been rescheduled to Monday, February 26, 2024. The announcement, made by the company’s management, cites unforeseen...
In a shocking incident, an active member of the United States military set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was swiftly taken to the hospital with critical, life-threatening...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a bold threat, vowing to shut down services across the country if its members face attacks during the scheduled two-day protest commencing on February 27, 2024. In a defiant statement by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the organization emphasized its...
Bashir Ahmed, media aide to former President Buhari questioned the impact of the falling dollar on commodity prices. A week ago, the dollar traded at around N1900, leading to adjusted commodity prices. With the dollar now trading at under N1500, the aide raised concerns about whether commodity...
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