The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved issues related to staff welfare. The strike, which began on Monday, 7th October 2024, was triggered by several demands, including the review of the 2024 promotion examination results, the appointment of directors for Public Affairs/Special Duties, the NAFDAC...

The Federal Government has raised concerns over the reluctance of many Nigerians residing in Lebanon to return home, despite the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. A statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, revealed that although there are over 2,000 Nigerians in Lebanon, only about 500 have registered for evacuation. “Even though most of them have not indicated a willingness to return home in spite of the persuasion...

The Federal Government has commenced plans to evacuate Nigerians residing in Lebanon, following the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The conflict, which has intensified in recent weeks, has raised concerns about the safety of foreign nationals in Lebanon, including Nigerians. Special Assistant to the President on social media, Dada Olusegun, disclosed this development on Tuesday. He urged Nigerians in Lebanon to contact the Nigerian mission for profiling and documentation ahead of the planned...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja for the United Kingdom on Wednesday, where he will spend two weeks on his annual leave. The President’s trip, which also doubles as a working vacation, will allow him to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms to steer the country toward recovery. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu “will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat...

…Says He’s Ready to Take Oath on Quran to Defend His Reputation Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has firmly rejected allegations of misappropriating funds during his tenure, stating he is prepared to swear on the Quran to affirm his innocence. Speaking on Freedom Radio in Kaduna on Tuesday, el-Rufai expressed his commitment to public service and insisted he did not enter politics to steal or enrich himself. In June, an ad hoc committee...