The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has attributed the appearance of photographs suspected to have been generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in its preliminary register of voters to irregularities allegedly introduced by some registration officers who had access to its registration system. Dr Lawrence Bayode, the commission’s Director of Information and Communication Technology, disclosed this […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has blasted its sister central Labour organisation, the Trade Union Congress, TUC, of Nigeria, for rejecting the negotiated N70,000 transport allowance for workers, describing the relief as a significant intervention to cushion the effects of rising petrol prices and the escalating cost of living. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, also […]

The Presidential Candidate of the Advanced Peoples Movement, APM, and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has criticized President Bola Tinubu over his trip to Saudi Arabia to pray for Nigeria. Makinde said there is no need for the president to travel all the way to Saudi Arabia to pray for the country when prayers […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its previous decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, confirming that the continental showpiece will return to a biennial format. The CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) unanimously approved the decision, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe announcing the development following the organisation’s Strategy Conference […]

President Bola Tinubu has said his prayers in Saudi Arabia were significant to him and Nigeria, as he sought peace, unity and harmony for the country. Tinubu spoke in an interview with the newsmen after performing the lesser Hajj, known as Umrah, in the holy city of Makkah on Friday. The interview was shared online […]

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the Umrah pilgrimage. A video of the arrival showed the President landing at the King Abdulaziz International Airport on Thursday. He was received by Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Yakubu Gambo, and Saudi Arabia’s Head of Royal Protocol, Ahmad bin Thafir. Tinubu […]

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday departed Abuja for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city. The presidential aircraft, an Airbus A330-200, took off at 2:20pm local time, with the president expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the religious exercise. Tinubu was seen off at the airport […]

Academic activities have been disrupted at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the commencement of an indefinite strike by the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday. The industrial action followed the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued by the union to the university management over […]

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has questioned the Trade Union Congress’ rejection of the Federal Government’s proposed ₦70,000 transport allowance, saying the union was not involved in negotiations with the government. Ajaero said the NLC had made it clear from the beginning that it was negotiating independently of the TUC, making […]

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 wage award, demanding an immediate salary increase for workers and the implementation of outstanding agreements with health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions. The congress said temporary wage awards were inadequate to address the worsening economic hardship confronting Nigerian workers, insisting […]