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In a significant turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has officially suspended its planned strike following successful interventions by President Bola Tinubu and the Senate. The decision was reached after a crucial National Executive Council meeting of the Congress, where high-stakes discussions took place. Hakeem Ambali, the nationalTtreasurer of the NLC, conveyed the…
Google has been ordered by the Federal Competition and Customer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to remove Easynaira, Swiftcach, and 16 other digital money lenders from the Playstore due to their alleged non-compliance with regulations. The (FCCPC) has directed Google to remove the applications of specific Digital Money Lending (DML) companies from the Google Playstore. These apps…
On Wednesday, the Presidency announced that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have decided to halt the ongoing nationwide protest following a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, revealed this on Wednesday evening. Alake stated that…
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In a significant legal development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has taken action against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) by filing a contempt case. The case comes in response to the alleged resistance shown by the unions in adhering to an order that restrained them from embarking on industrial…
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In a move to bolster his cabinet and further consolidate his administration, President Bola Tinubu has submitted a fresh list of 19 ministerial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation. The new list features a diverse group of individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, indicating President Tinubu’s commitment to assembling a capable and representative team…
In a recent ruling, Nwakaego Okoye, a female TikTok user, has been sentenced to three years in prison for cyberstalking Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus. The verdict was delivered by Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday. Nwakaego Okoye was found guilty after pleading guilty to a two-count charge of cyberstalking….
Defence chiefs from member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday, gathered in Abuja to address the recent coup d’état in Niger Republic and take decisive action towards restoring democratic order in the country. The high-level meeting, organized in furtherance of President Bola Tinubu’s call for collective action, includes representatives…
Businesswoman, Ese Cynthia Daniel, who hails from Delta State, has been declared wanted by Interpol, the International Police, for alleged conspiracy and fraudulent conversion of N750 million. The 44-year-old CEO/MD of Tillotson Energy and Logistics Company Limited, Grove Green Chemical International Limited, and Pishonhead Global Limited is accused of committing these offenses in Lagos between…