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 23 chairmen declared winners after the result of the Rivers State Local Government Council election, which was held on Saturday, was announced will on Sunday afternoon be sworn in by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government disclosed this in a statement he signed on Sunday, noting that the chairmen would be sworn in at 4 pm. The statement read: “His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the Governor...

…Warns IGP Egbetokun Not To Cause Anarchy In Rivers LAGOS – Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank on Friday, called on the people of Rivers State to stand firmly behind Governor Siminilaye Fubara to enable the state conduct a free, fair and credible Local government elections. Frank who made the call in a statement in Abuja, however warned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, not to...

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is probing the claims and counter-claims of Osun State Government and Thor Explorations Limited, owners of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited over taxation and operational matters. Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development announced on Friday that a fact-finding team has been set up to engage both parties towards resolving the dispute and restoring industrial harmony. Led by Dr. Mary Ogbe, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals...

President Bola Tinubu has admitted error, conferred the honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas. It will be recalled that since announcing in his speech on Independence Day anniversary that Abbas would receive the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honour while Senate President Godswill Akpabio would get the GCON honour, the matter has generated controversy among lawmakers. Some House...

The Yobe State Government and the Tunisian government have expressed willingness to partner with each other in the areas of commerce, agriculture and education, among others. According to a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General, Press and Media Affairs to Yobe State Governor that the decision was reached when the Tunisian ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Mohsen Antit, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Buni on Thursday. The statement said the diplomat had explained that Yobe...

The Senate had resolved on Thursday to amend the North West and South East Development Commissions Acts, while the South-South Development Commission Bill passed for a second reading on the floor of the red chamber. Opeyemi Bamidele, leader of the Senate who led the debate on the two bills said amendment to the North West Development Commission Act, 2024, would provide for geo-political representation in the governing board of the commission. He explained that the...