Court Sacks Uzodimma as APC Imo West Senatorial Candidate, Declares Rochas Okorocha Winner

A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the recognition of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to publish the name of former governor Rochas Okorocha. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in his judgment,…

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TUC To FG: You Don’t Need Minimum Wage Negotiations To Increase Salaries

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has told the Federal Government that it does not need to negotiate a new minimum wage before increasing workers’ salaries, insisting that a permanent pay rise would provide more lasting relief than the proposed ₦70,000 transport allowance. TUC President Festus Osifo said salary increases and minimum wage negotiations were two…

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FEC Approves $45.8m Biosecurity Upgrade At Five International Airports

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $45.8 million biosecurity and response system for five of Nigeria’s major international airports to strengthen the country’s capacity to detect and respond to infectious disease threats. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the Federal Executive Council…

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37 Miners Suffocated in NSCDC Custody, Panel Recommends N1.4bn Compensation

A Federal Government investigative panel has found that 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State died from asphyxiation, recommending N1.4 billion in compensation for affected families and survivors. The panel also recommended the summary dismissal of the Niger State NSCDC Commandant…

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Edo Inmate Escapes Custody During Court Appearance, Correctional Service Launches Manhunt

An awaiting-trial inmate, Osita Thomas, 28, has escaped from custody during a court appearance in Edo State, prompting the Nigerian Correctional Service to seek public assistance to recapture him. The Edo State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service announced the escape in a statement dated October 21, signed by its Public Relations Officer, Aminu Suleman….

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Plateau Indigenous Youths Defend DSS, Demand Probe of Alleged Security Leaks

Indigenous youth organisations in Plateau State have defended the Department of State Services (DSS), the Mobile Police Force and Operation Rainbow against allegations of bias and misconduct, urging the Federal Government to sustain joint security operations and investigate claims of compromise within the security architecture. The coalition accused groups representing Fulani interests of using petitions…

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