VP Shetima Hails NSITF’s new Leadership
The Vice President, Kashim Shetima has hailed the leadership of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund,(NSITF), under Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye for repositioning the Fund to better serve Nigerian workers. The Vice President stated this when he visited the exhibition stand of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF at the ongoing National Manpower Summit holding at […]
Rivers’ forthcoming local government election a test of democracy under emergency rule
By Sokari Alalibo Local government elections anywhere in Nigeria are rarely just a grassroots exercise. In many states, they evolve into litmus tests for the health of democracy, the credibility of leadership, and the depth of political inclusivity. In Rivers State, the forthcoming polls carry even greater weight because they will be conducted under the […]
Employees Compensation Scheme a Mechanism for Social Justice — NSITF
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye has linked the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS) operated by the Fund to the provision of vital social justice. Speaking in Enugu when he delivered a keynote address during a Servicom Stakeholders’ Engagement, Faleye said, “the ECS is not a tax. […]
ADC coalition: How long can the euphoria last?
By ‘Wale Sadeeq, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) How long can the euphoria that greeted the recent official adoption of African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for the 2027 general elections by some key opposition figures in Nigeria last? This is the germane question agitating the minds of some analysts and watchers of the […]
Ukraine’s European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
European allies have rallied behind Ukraine in a renewed surge of support, insisting that any peace talks with Russia must include Kyiv. A joint statement issued by the leaders of the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Finland and the European Commission came ahead of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin […]
Ex-minister, Audu Ogbeh, is dead, aged 78
A former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, is dead. He was also National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He died on Saturday at the age of 78. A statement by the Ogbeh family on Saturday said the elder statesman died peacefully on Saturday. “It is with deep sadness that […]
JOHESU warns FG against criminalising, strikes, suppressing trade unions
The Joint Health Workers Unions (JOHESU), has warned the federal government against any attempt to use the new National Industry Relations policy to criminalise strikes actions or suppress trade union activities in the country. National Chairman Ado Minjibir and National Secretary, Martins Egbanubi in a statement they jointly signed expressed worry that the policy which […]
FG Appoints Prof Mathew Adamu new acting Vice-Chancellor University of Abuja
The Federal Government has appointed Professor Mathew Adamu as the new Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. A statement by the Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs Roseline Adakayi.on Saturday in Abuja disclosed that Adamu takes over from Professor Patricia Manko Lar, who was appointed for a […]
Decline Your Nomination, Catholic Priest tells Embattled Lecturer Nominated as Commissioner in Benue
“My BROTHER, I advise that you gently decline the nomination! Some “NO” now prepares us for a bigger “YES” tomorrow. At the moment, it may be your GOOD FRIDAY, but it may usher in your EASTER SUNDAY someday”
IPI Nigeria condemns suspension of Badegi FM, Threatens to List Governor Bago in Black Book
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has condemned in strong terms, what it called “the unlawful suspension of Badegi 90.1 FM, an independent radio station operating in Minna, the Niger State capital” by the state governor, Muhammad Bago . In a statement jointly signed by the president and Legal Adviser of IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed […]