Politics

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has warned that continued criminalisation of strikes and excessive reliance on legal technicalities could weaken public confidence in the judiciary. Ajaero spoke at the 4th International Labour Arbitration and Adjudication Forum in Abuja, where he stressed that the judiciary must […]

President Bola Tinubu has honoured the late Head of State, Murtala Muhammed, describing him as a courageous military leader with strong democratic ideals whose legacy continues to shape Nigeria’s political development and Africa’s liberation struggle. Speaking at the 50th Murtala Muhammed International Lecture and Leadership Conference, Tinubu, represented by Secretary […]

The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering on Thursday postponed consideration of the 2026 budget proposal of the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), escalating tensions between lawmakers and the agency’s leadership. The committee also moved to delete the agency’s allocation from the 2026 Appropriation Bill and recommended […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have inaugurated a joint committee to drive public awareness and grassroots mobilisation for ward-level National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment across Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration at NOA headquarters in Abuja, Director-General Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, represented by the Director […]

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a scheduled routine maintenance exercise on gas production facilities operated by Seplat Energy Plc, a joint venture partner and key supplier to the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) pipeline network. The maintenance is set to take place from February […]

At least 31 people have been killed and thousands displaced after Tropical Cyclone Gezani tore through Madagascar with wind gusts reaching 167mph (270kph), authorities have confirmed. The country’s disaster management office said four people remain missing, while 36 others sustained serious injuries. A total of 6,870 people have been displaced, […]

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has approved the immediate payment of February salaries to civil servants ahead of the 2026 Ramadan fast. The payment is scheduled to commence on Friday, February 13, 2026, in a move aimed at easing financial pressure on workers as they prepare for the holy […]

The federal government has unveiled a free nationwide training programme aimed at enhancing financial literacy among Nigerians, targeting 10 million citizens with a focus on youths and women. The initiative is designed to equip participants with essential financial skills, investment knowledge, and digital competencies to foster sustainable wealth creation and […]

Lagos, February 11, 2026 – The Lagos State Government has unveiled wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening the criminal and civil justice systems in the state, reducing case backlogs, and improving access to justice for residents. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, spoke with judicial correspondents on Tuesday, explaining that […]

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in partnership with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health (OSSAP-WH), has begun coordinating interventions to tackle challenges affecting women in Nigeria. Dr Adanna Steinacker, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health, disclosed […]