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Emamuzo Iboma At the 2025 May Day symposium held in Lagos, members of Organised labour called on the government to urgently address the country’s widening economic disparity. They expressed concern that current monetary and economic policies have deepened the divide between the rich and the poor, leaving millions of Nigerians more impoverished and struggling to…
Katherine Abayomi The 2025 Workers’ Day celebration was marked with a subdued atmosphere in Rivers State, as the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria, Rivers State Council, opted out of the usual parades and rallies in protest against the ongoing political crisis in the state. According to the union, the decision was in response to…
Barikui Felix As the world celebrates Workers’ Day today, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman in Rivers State, Comrade Alex Ikechi Agwanwor, has called for a sober reflection on the plight of workers in the country. Speaking on Workers’ Day at the NLC secretariat in Port Harcourt, Agwanwor lamented the economic hardship Nigerian workers face,…
Uko Okon, Uyo The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has proposed reviewing Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula to enhance fiscal management and promote economic development. According to the Commission, reviewing the formula every five years, as stipulated by the Constitution, would ensure equitable revenue distribution among the three government tiers. This was part of…
Prince Woke Hundreds of persons from Wiiyaakara community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers state on Thursday, May 1, 2025 took their protest against activities of herdsmen to Bori Police Division in the LGA. The protesters who arrived the station at about 8:30am lamented alleged destruction of their farmlands and source of livelihood by…
Katherine Abayomi On the occasion of May Day 2025, Workers Day celebration, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) salutes Nigerian workers on this year’s International Workers Day while also calling on governments across all levels to implement a living wage as a necessary step to prioritise workers’ welfare. In a statement, CAPPA noted that…
Nigeria faces an existential crisis due to insecurity, economic instability, and political disillusionment, warns former Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. He joins the SDP to create a new political alternative, promising practical solutions to address pressing issues. Will his efforts spark meaningful change or add to the political noise?
Judge Olubusola Okunuga of the Ikeja Special Offenses Court sentenced Abubakar Sani to a year in prison yesterday for fraudulently converting N1,133,808,604.31. After Sani entered a guilty plea, Justice Okunuga found him guilty. On the basis of amended information dated April 30, 2025, the convicted individual was arraigned before the court. In her ruling, Justice…
Will the amendment to the NOSDRA Act bring about the necessary changes to effectively address oil spills in the Niger Delta? Can NOSDRA’s independence and funding be secured to ensure credible investigations and protection of the environment? The fate of the region’s ecosystem hangs in the balance.
MSF has treated 300,000 malnourished children across seven Nigerian states. In Kebbi, they operate with 400 beds and have managed 6,434 patients this year. Despite challenges like security issues and poor sanitation, MSF remains committed to combating malnutrition, providing free medical services and donating boreholes for clean water.