Month: May 2018
The VVF onslaught must be checked
Early marriage has been identified as one of the forerunners of vesico vaginal fistula (VVF). This avoidable condition plagues the Nigerian girl-child especially in the northern part of the country …
The VVF onslaught must be checked Read More‘Under-age children didn’t vote in Kano poll’
Contrary to widespread media reports that persons below the statutory age of 18 years voted in the February 10, Kano state local government elections, conducted by the Kano State Independent …
‘Under-age children didn’t vote in Kano poll’ Read More50 CSOs protest Benue killings
Coalition of Civil Societies in Benue state yesterday staged a peaceful protest over the killings in the state by herdsmen at the IBB Square, venue of the Workers’ Day celebrations. …
50 CSOs protest Benue killings Read MoreForgive me if I wrong you, Bindow begs APC leaders
Governor Muhammadu Bindow of Adamawa has urged stakeholders and other members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to forgive him, if he wronged them. Bindow made the plea …
Forgive me if I wrong you, Bindow begs APC leaders Read MoreBetter days ahead, Bello tells Kogi workers
Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has saluted the civil servants in the state for their understanding of the unwavering commitment of his administration to civil service reforms, saying their …
Better days ahead, Bello tells Kogi workers Read MoreNiger approves N2bn for pensioners
Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has approved N2 billion for the payment of over 1,000 pensioners across the state. The Governor stated this yesterday while addressing workers during the …
Niger approves N2bn for pensioners Read More27 killed in Adamawa mosque blasts
The police have confirmed that 27 worshippers were killed in a twin-explosion yesterday at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa state. The blasts occurred while worshippers were holding the Zuhr (afternoon) …
27 killed in Adamawa mosque blasts Read MoreGunmen kill Bayelsa gov’s aide
The police in Bayelsa state have launched a manhunt after an aide to Governor Seriake Dickson was shot dead in a suspected assassination operation last night. Ebikimi Okoringa was inaugurated …
Gunmen kill Bayelsa gov’s aide Read More200 Niger pensioners die awaiting gratuity
No fewer than 200 pensioners have died in Niger state over the past three years waiting for their gratuity, the state chairman of the Association of New Pensioners, Alhaji Umaru …
200 Niger pensioners die awaiting gratuity Read MoreMay Day: We’ll no longer accept politicians’ excuses – Labour leaders
The harsh working environment workers have to endure due to unfavourable government policies and neglect must come to an end, Labour leaders said yesterday. At an occasion to mark this …
May Day: We’ll no longer accept politicians’ excuses – Labour leaders Read MoreCross River Labour condemns conflicts in payrolling system
By Kingston Obung Calabar Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Cross River state has lamented that despite efforts of the state government in ensuring that workers “do not have any issue …
Cross River Labour condemns conflicts in payrolling system Read MoreI prefer Buhari to Obasanjo – Oba of Lagos
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, yesterday said he preferred President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to that of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Akiolu also urged Nigerians to give Buhari another four years …
I prefer Buhari to Obasanjo – Oba of Lagos Read More4 killed in Cross River over palm estate
As violent clashes continue to ravage Cross River state, four persons were feared killed and property worth millions of Naira destroyed over who controls the Borom Palm Estate in Boki …
4 killed in Cross River over palm estate Read MoreWe’ll trade votes for minimum wage, workers threaten
The nation’s workers yesterday threatened to use their electoral power in next year’s general elections against any government that refuses to pay the new minimum wage currently being negotiated. The …
We’ll trade votes for minimum wage, workers threaten Read MoreFG bans codeine-containing syrups production, importation
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) has directed the National Agency for Foods and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to ban the issuance of permits for the importation of codeine, …
FG bans codeine-containing syrups production, importation Read MoreGovernors only beneficiaries of current LG system – Khaleel
President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Ibrahim Khaleel, speaks to MOSES JOHN on the need for Nigerians to pressure the state legislature into giving support …
Governors only beneficiaries of current LG system – Khaleel Read MoreKatsina state Labour leader, Comrade Tanimu Saulawa, Gov Aminu Bello Masari and his Deputy during 2018 May Day celebration
From left: Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Katsina state chapter, Comrade Tanimu Saulawa, Katsina state Governor, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari and his Deputy, Alhaji Mannir Yakubu, during the 2018 May Day …
Katsina state Labour leader, Comrade Tanimu Saulawa, Gov Aminu Bello Masari and his Deputy during 2018 May Day celebration Read MoreVP Yemi Osinbajo, SGF Boss Mustapha, Senator Chris Ngige and Labour leaders at 2018 May Day celebration
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (middle), Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha (left), President, Nigerian Labour Congress, Comrade Ayuba Wabba (2nd right), Minister of Labour and Employment, …
VP Yemi Osinbajo, SGF Boss Mustapha, Senator Chris Ngige and Labour leaders at 2018 May Day celebration Read MoreFA offered to sell Wembley Stadium for £800m to billionaire Khan
The Football Association are on the verge of selling Wembley Stadium in an astonishing £800million deal. Shahid Khan, the billionaire owner of Fulham Football Club and the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, …
FA offered to sell Wembley Stadium for £800m to billionaire Khan Read MoreAYA trains 150 youths on leadership, entrepreneurship
A non-governmental organisation, Africa Youth Academic (AYA) has trained 150 young people on leadership and entrepreneurial skills to be able to impact leadership skills on other young people to …
AYA trains 150 youths on leadership, entrepreneurship Read MoreNgige harps on staff training, ICT compliance
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has called on employers of labour to make staff training a priority towards greater productivity and effective service delivery. He made …
Ngige harps on staff training, ICT compliance Read MoreRitualist kills 35 year-old-man, severs head, private parts
A middle aged man, Friday Igwe, was over the weekend found dead in the pool of his blood with his head and private parts cut off in his country …
Ritualist kills 35 year-old-man, severs head, private parts Read MoreBuhari’s reforms in extractive sector slow, shallow – CISLAC
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) yesterday observed the reforms initiated in the extractive sector by the present administration have been slow and shallow. The group also observed …
Buhari’s reforms in extractive sector slow, shallow – CISLAC Read MoreAtiku’s May Day message
Speaking on this year’s May Day commemoration former, Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, in a statement made available to Blueprint said: “Nigerian workers, I congratulate you for this day. I …
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