The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all workers in the six area councils of the FCT to embark on an indefinite strike starting Sunday, December 1, 2024. This directive follows unresolved issues regarding the implementation of the N70,000 national minimum wage. The […]

The debate surrounding assisted dying has gained significant attention in the United Kingdom, particularly after Members of Parliament (MPs) recently voted on a bill that could potentially legalize the practice in England and Wales. The proposal marks a significant step in what has been a longstanding discussion about whether terminally […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs Denied Bail for the Third Time Amid Sex Trafficking Charges Sean “Diddy” Combs, the Grammy-winning rapper and music producer, has been denied bail for a third time following a federal judge’s ruling on Wednesday. Judge Arun Subramanian rejected Combs’ motion for pre-trial release, citing significant concerns about […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday amended the $35.4 million money laundering charge filed against Binance Holdings Limited. The EFCC’s counsel, Ekele Iheanacho (SAN), explained the amendment was necessitated by the earlier discharge of Tigran Gambaryan, the second defendant in the case, and a directive to tidy […]

Fresh Attacks in Katsina-Ala and Logo LGAs Leave 30 Dead, Villages in Chaos Gunmen launched fresh attacks on several villages in Katsina-Ala and Logo local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State, leaving at least 30 people dead and forcing countless residents to flee their homes. Eyewitness accounts reveal a harrowing […]

On Tuesday, November 26, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced that the long-awaited Port Harcourt Refinery has officially resumed operations. The announcement, made by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, marks a significant achievement in Nigeria’s quest for energy independence. Soneye described the development as a […]

Four Italian peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) sustained injuries following a rocket strike on their base in Shama, southwest Lebanon, on Friday. The peacekeepers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a UNIFIL statement. The attack involved two 122mm rockets, which UNIFIL suggested were […]

Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Confirmation of Lt. Gen. Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, requesting the confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. This development was disclosed on Friday in a statement by the President’s […]

In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday struck out a suit filed by the 36 state governments seeking to compel the Federal Government to account for Revenues from the sale of liquefied natural gas, natural gas liquids, and related products since 1999. A seven-member panel of the apex […]