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JOHESU Convenes Expanded NEC Meeting Over CONHESS, CBA and 19-Month Arrears

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) has summoned members to an Expanded National Executive Council (NEC) virtual meeting to deliberate on pressing issues affecting health workers in Nigeria. In a notice dated September 28, 2026, the JOHESU National Secretariat invited its constituent unions, including the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRAI), and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), as well as state and branch leaderships. The virtual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:30 p.m., with proce...

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1Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Fubara Calls for Peace, Unity in Rivers on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary

The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called on residents of the state to embrace peace, unity and peaceful coexistence, describing them as essential pillars for socioeconomic development.Fubara made the call in a goodwill message to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026, urging Rivers people to reflect on the country’s journey since independence in 1960 and renew their commitment to national unity.The governor said peace and unity remained critical to building a prosperous society, stressing that sustainable development could only thrive in an atmosphere of harmony, mutual understanding and cooperation among the people.According to him, Rivers State, widely regarded as the “treasure base of the nation” because of its contribution to Nig...

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1Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigerians consumed 1.66m terabytes of data in one year – NCC boss

Nigerians consumed over 1.66 million terabytes of data in a year, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Wada Maida, has said.This figure represented a 47 per cent increase in data consumption by Nigerians compared with the 1.33 million terabytes consumed the previous year.Maida however said Nigeria would need sustained investment and network expansion to improve the telecom consumer experienceDr Maida made the remarks at the Onomo Allure Hotel, Abuja, during the opening ceremony of a two-day Nigeria Digital Connectivity and Investments Forum organised by the Commission in partnership with SwedFund and Okla. The Forum had the theme: unblocking infrastructure investments through data, transparency and partnership. He said the Investm...

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1Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Hit-and-run driver kills Lagos policewoman during Tinubu’s return

A female police inspector, Mercy Bassey, was reportedly knocked down by a hit-and-run driver while on route-lining duty ahead of the arrival of President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday. According to The PUNCH Newspaper report, Bassey was hit by a black Highlander Sport Utility Vehicle.The deceased officer, who was attached to the Ikotun Divisional Police Station, was crossing the Third Mainland Bridge at the Adekunle Intersection, inward Lagos Island, when the incident occurred. The paper said the incident happened while Bassey was deployed for route-lining duty for the presidential movement.“Yesterday, at about 2:30pm, while on route lining for the Presidential movement, Inspector Mercy Bassey, attached to Ikotun Divisional Police Station, Lagos, was hit by a black Highlander ...

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1Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Teacher bags life jail for defiling eight-year-old pupil

A High Court sitting in Ikeja,Lagos State has sentenced a former teacher, Nwatu Isaac, to life imprisonment for defiling an eight-year-old pupil in the toilet of El-Bossaa Nursery and Primary School, Epe.The court also ordered that Isaac’s name be entered in the Sex Offenders Register in accordance with Sections 33 and 38 of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency Law 2021.Justice Rahman Oshodi, in a judgment delivered on Tuesday, found Isaac guilty of defiling the girl on March 10, 2022, holding that the prosecution had proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt.Isaac was prosecuted under Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, which prescribes life imprisonment for anyone who has unlawful sexual intercourse with a child.The judge held that the prosecution e...

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1Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria @ 66: NOA Urges Citizens to Support National Unity, Development

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater commitment to national unity, responsible citizenship and economic development as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.The agency urged citizens to support efforts aimed at sustaining the country’s achievements since independence and building a more peaceful, productive and prosperous nation.The Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call in his Independence Day message, emphasising that Nigeria’s continued progress depended on the collective contributions of the government and its citizens.Issa-Onilu described Nigeria’s independence from colonial rule as a defining moment in the country’s history, saying it provided Nigerians with the opportunity to determine their ...

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1Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Retired Supreme Court Justice warns Politicians against bringing cows, tams to Judges,’

A retiring Justice of the Supreme Court, Ibrahim Saulawa, Wednesday warned politicians against what he described as “Greek gifts” for judicial officers.Saulawa, who retired from the bench on reaching the mandatory age of 70, called for action to be taken against the practice of politicians gifting cows and rams to judges.The retired justice who spoke at a valedictory court session the apex court held in his honour, said he had previously raised the matter with the Chief Justice of Nigeria. “Why should a politician send a ram, cow or other items to a Supreme Court Justice? It is unheard of in other countries. “I am calling on the CJN to do something about this. I once raised the issue. It is demeaning and equally frustrating,” added Justice Saulawa, who bowed out of the bench aft...

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1Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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We won’t return fuel subsidy, FG declares at Independence lecture

The Federal Government reiterated on Wednesday no going back on fuel subsidy removal under the reforms of President Bola Tinubu.Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, made the declaration in Abuja at the 66th Independence Anniversary Lecture, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga.The statement said the SGF categorically declared that; “We will not return to the ruinous petroleum subsidy regime of the past”. He said the administration took hard decisions from the day it assumed office. “This administration took office in 2023 and immediately took bold decisions needed to save the nation from imminent collapse. Such decisions include the removal of the petrol subsidy, unification of the foreign-exchan...

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Nigeria@66: Tinubu promises lower living costs, more jobs, growth

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Thursday assured Nigerians of a better time as Nigeria celebrates 66th national day.Tinubu said Nigerians will experience lower living costs, more productive jobs and increased industrial growth.He said the administration has moved from economic reforms to what he described as a new “age of prosperity.”The President said the government’s priority in the next phase would be to reduce the cost of living by lowering the cost of producing and transporting goods and services.Our priority is to bring down the cost of living. We will achieve this by lowering the cost of producing and moving the things Nigerians consume,” he said.Tinubu said the government would expand mechanised irrigation and dry-season farming, improve access to seeds and fertiliser, increase ag...

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1Oct By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NIGERIA @ 66: Aigbefoh Congratulates Nigerians, Urges Unity to Tackle Insecurity and Economic Hardship

By Gami Tadanyigbe As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, Chief Prof. Ebosetale David Aigbefoh, Esq., has congratulated Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, calling for renewed unity, justice and patriotism. In his Independence message, Aigbefoh said October 1st remains a moment to celebrate Nigeria's resilience and to honestly reflect on its future. He noted that two critical challenges now threaten national cohesion: worsening insecurity and the rising cost of living. According to him, banditry, kidnapping and communal conflicts have continued to displace communities and cripple farming and businesses, while inflation and unemployment have pushed millions into hardship. Aigbefoh urged the Federal Government to urgently strengthen security architecture, ...

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30Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Women’s rights under threat – ITUC-Africa raises alarm

By Joan Nwagwu The International Trade Union Confederation-Africa (ITUC-Africa) has raised concern over declining protection of women workers against gender-based violence and harassment. Mr Joel Odigie, General Secretary of ITUC-Africa, raised the concern on Wednesday at the organisation’s Women’s Conference in Lomé, Togo. The conference is themed,“Trade Union Feminism and the Implementation of ITUC-Africa’s Transformative Gender Agenda: Two Years of Action for Equity and Social Justice in Africa.”Odigie said an assessment of trade unions revealed significant gaps in protecting women workers, despite progress in their participation and leadership.He expressed concern over declining momentum in ratifying the International Labour Organisation’s Convention 190 on Violence and H...

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30Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ILO advocates stronger women’s voices in Africa’s labour movt.

By Joan Nwagwu The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has urged African trade unions to strengthen women’s leadership and participation in the labour movement.Mr Gilbert Houngbo, ILO Director-General, made the call virtually while addressing participants at the opening of the 2nd ITUC-Africa Biennium Women’s Conference in Lome, Togo.The conference has the theme: “Trade Union Feminism and the Implementation of ITUC-Africa’s Transformative Gender Agenda: Two Years of Action for Equity and Social Justice in Africa.”Houngbo said stronger participation of women was crucial to advancing their voices in Africa’s economic and labour decision-making processes.“Be bold and continue to lead. Organise more women workers, including those in the informal economy. Promote young women into le...

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29Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2027: NEC Chairman Warns Staff against Partisanship, Negligence

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has warned staff of the commission against partisan leaning, administrative negligence and compromised ethics.Amupitan said the commission will not tolerate such laxity ahead of the 2027 General Election.Prof. Amupitan gave the warning on Monday 28th September, 2026 in Kaduna while declaring open the North-West Zonal Interactive Meeting with Staff and Readiness Assessment for the 2027 General Election.The INEC Chairman told the gathering of Electoral Officers, Heads of Departments and senior administrative staff from the North-West zone that the Commission would strictly enforce its code of conduct.“Partisan leaning, administrative negligence, or compromised ethics will not be tolerate...

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27Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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At 66th Independence thanksgiving, Otu calls for unity, collective nation-building

Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and committed to nation-building, stressing that Nigeria's diversity should be a source of strength rather than division. Otu made the call on Sunday at the Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service held at the Christian Central Chapel, Ikot Eneobong, Calabar, to mark Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary in Calabar. Speaking at the service, the governor represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, said the anniversary was an opportunity to thank God for His faithfulness to the nation and to reflect on the sacrifices of past heroes. "Nigeria has travelled a long road since 1960. We have experienced moments of great promise, difficult seasons and significa...

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27Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Again, Tinubu reportedly postpones return to Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has postponed his return to Nigeria after a last-minute change to his travel plans, according to TheCable. Tinubu was expected back in the country this weekend after initially postponing his return last week. The reason for the second last-minute change was not known as of Sunday morning, the report said. TheCable quoted sources in the presidency as earlier saying that the president would return to Nigeria today after spending weeks in Europe on a working vacation. He was expected to arrive in Lagos, where he would remain for up to a week before proceeding to Abuja, the nation’s capital. However, the itinerary has been revised, with the president’s return now likely on Tuesday. The president left Nigeria on August 30 for London, where he began what...

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27Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2027: NDC Chairmen Reject Obi-Kwankwaso Structures

State chairmen of the Nigeria Democratic Congress have insisted on the supremacy of the party’s structures amid disagreements over the operations of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections. While some of the chairmen accused the movement of sidelining existing party structures, others said there was no dispute in their states and that efforts were being made to accommodate the various support groups. The NDC leaders, who spoke across 10 states, maintained that the Obidient and Kwankwasiyyah movements were support groups and could not establish parallel campaign structures or conduct activities without party approval. Their positions followed concerns over the relationship between the NDC’s formal structures and the support groups mobilising for the part...

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27Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Woman, Two Hotel Workers Linked To Dumped Body In Abuja – Police

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has linked a woman and two workers of a Gwarimpa guest house to the dumping of the body of a man found under the Katampe Bridge, Abuja. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Saturday while briefing journalists at the Command headquarters in Abuja. Sanusi said the lifeless body was discovered along the Kubwa Expressway by Katampe on August 26, after the deceased had earlier been reported missing by his family. He said the discovery was initially linked in media reports and public commentary to kidnapping and “one chance” robbery. “Beyond the media reports, however, there was a family grieving and struggling to understand what had happened to their loved one,” the CP said. According to him,...

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27Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Katsina Police arrest a 27-year-old man over alleged killing his 80-year-old father

This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Abubakar Sadiq, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Katsina. The incident occurred on September 21, 2026, after the police received a distress call from the District Head of Bindawa, Dan Yusufan Katsina, reporting that the elderly man, a former Ward Head of Mundadu Village, was found lying motionless in front of his residence. According to the police, detectives were immediately deployed to the scene, where the victim was evacuated to the nearest hospital for medical attention.However, the police said the victim was pronounced dead by the attending medical doctor upon arrival at the hospital. Preliminary investigation led to the arrest of the deceased’s son, Sada...

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27Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Petroleum Debt Dispute Leads to Enforcement Proceedings in Nigeria

A petroleum trading dispute involving Petrichor Energy FZCO and Ultimate Oil & Gas FZCO has extended to Nigeria, with enforcement proceedings initiated over outstanding obligations arising from transactions between the companies. The transactions, involving supplies of gasoil and Jet-A1 aviation fuel, took place between 2022 and 2023 as part of commercial dealings between the two companies. The parties later differed over outstanding obligations connected to the transactions, leading to legal proceedings in several jurisdictions over the amounts involved and efforts to establish a framework for their settlement. The matter subsequently reached Nigeria following a judgment obtained by Petrichor in England. Records of the proceedings show that the High Court of Justice o...

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26Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG turns to German firms to revive Nigeria’s steel

The Federal Government has turned to attract German investors to revive the country’s ailing steel industry. The plan is to attract German technology and investment with a focus on mineral processing, equipment manufacturing, technology transfer and the development of local industrial value chains. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, stated this when he received a delegation of German Original Equipment Manufacturers led by the Head of VDMA-German OEMs, Chux Onaa, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Audu stated this in a statement issued by the ministry’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ijomah Opia, on Friday, noting that the engagement was aimed at converting previous discussions between Nigeria and Germany into concrete investment and industrial...

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