The leadership of organised labour has declared an indefinite nationwide strike from Monday. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) declared the strike at the end of a joint emergency meeting on Friday in Abuja. The labour had during the May Day celebration issued the Federal Government an ultimatum to ensure that negotiation on new national minimum wage was concluded by May 31. The President of TUC, Festus Osifo, told newsmen that the strike had become necessary as the government declined to increase the N60,000 wage it offered on Friday during the meeting of the Tripartite…
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is desirous of a tobacco-free Nigeria and for its products to be completely banned in the nation. The Country Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo, said this on Friday in Abuja at a news conference to commemorate the 2024 World No Tobacco Day with the theme “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference”. According to Mulombo, everyone can work toward ensuring future generation is free from the dangers of tobacco and nicotine addiction. He said “I dream of the day when tobacco products will be banned in Nigeria, not allowed to be sold or…
The Director General of, the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Nura Sani-Dangiwa said the 2024 Gastronomy Festival will shape the future of tourism, empower local communities and foster development in Nigeria.
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old man for allegedly attempting to sell his five-year-old biological daughter.
The Bauchi State Police Command says it has arrested the prime suspect in the murder of a female police constable, Rifkatu Bappa and six corps members in Giade local government area of the state.
The Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John said the Federal Government has reviewed existing tourism policies and is standardising hotels to attract tourists and investors into the country.
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has solicited the support of the federal and state governments to implement its project tagged “One Family 20 Palm Trees.”
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has raised concern over the escalation of zoonotic diseases in the country due to the dearth of veterinary services across states and local government areas nationwide.
Ruto, do you know that NATO, murdered Muammar Gaddafi, so that Libyan oil-fields which Gaddafi had nationalized, would revert to the West? Gaddafi was once the chairman of the African Union of which Kenya was a founding member.
ASHENEWS reports that an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has emerged as the 2024 winner of the prestigious International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Outstanding Operational Success Award.