The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday suspended its planned protest in Port Harcourt, over a lingering industrial dispute, which led to sealing of the group's secretariat in the state.
After a six-hour dialogue, NLC President, Ayuba Wabba told journalists that the organised labour agreed to resolve contending issues after...
Veteran Nollywood actor, known for his sensational Yoruba comic, Yekini Omobolanle Oyedele widely referred to as Baba Legba, is dead.
The news of Oyedele's death was made known in a Facebook post on Monday, September 7, 2020, by Adejumo Boisala Emmanuel, son of another late veteran, Baba Sala.
Adejumo confirmed that...
Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer (PRO), Muyiwa Adejobi, Monday took over from his predecessor, Elkana Bala, and subsequently released a contact mobile number for the public to ensure effective communication with the populace and Lagosians.
Adejobi was briefed by his predecessor on the general happenings in the state...
The installation rite of Oba Abdul-Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal as the 15th Oniru of Iru land in Lagos State came to peak over the weekend with the coronation reception and public presentation of the kingdom’s insignia.
Oba Lawal, at the event, unveiled his economic development plan for the kingdom - Let's...
The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State Government Monday announced temporary closure of Oba Ogunji Road, between Iju and Ijaiye Road, for rehabilitation works from September 9 to 30, as part of the ongoing construction of Pen Cinema Flyover.
The governor, in a statement by his Commissioner for Transportation, Frederic Oladeinde,...
It's no longer news that Adetokunbo Mukhail Abiru has been chosen as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Lagos East Senatorial District by-election, while Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi would fly the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the forthcoming poll.
Both Abiru and Gbadamosi are expected to canvass...
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday attempted to justify the new prices of petrol and electricity, describing the timing of implementation of both tariffs as a mere coincidence.
Speaking at the First Year Ministerial Performance Review Retreat at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, the President said increase in price of...
Nigerian doctors in state-owned hospitals have begun an indefinite strike to drive home their demand for pay rise, improved welfare and adequate facilities.
The industrial action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), which began on Monday was confirmed by the group's President, Aliyu Sokomba, who spoke to AFP.
As...
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) says full deregulation will enhance national economic growth, while it also urged the Federal Government to take a further step towards full deregulation of the downstream sector.
The Chairman of DAPPMAN, Winifred Akpani, who comended government for its consistency in...
President of the Centre for Change and Women Arise, Joe Okei-Odumakin, has condemned the recent hike prices of petrol and electricity tarif, describing the latest pronouncements by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government as woeful combination of hardship.
Okei-Odumakin charged Nigerians to rediscover themselves and reject the new government's measures...
