The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly condemned the recent 50% tariff hike by telecommunications companies, demanding an immediate reversal to prevent “severe consequences.” Despite an agreement with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), telecom companies have gone ahead with the price increase. In response, the NLC has set a deadline of…

In February 2024, the government had introduced flexible working conditions, allowing some staff, particularly junior cadres, to work from home for three days a week while reporting to the office for two days. Senior staff, however, continued reporting to the office daily. This adjustment was made to alleviate the impact of the petrol subsidy…

Gunmen, believed to be armed robbers, have killed two police officers at the Kolere Police Outpost in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State. Reports indicate that the incident took place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, when DSP Jantuku Philibus, the officer in charge of the outpost, went to arrest a suspect. The suspect and…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the suspension of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports, as outlined in Section 18(1)(a) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCSA) 2023. This was revealed in a press statement by the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, released on February 11. According…

The Defence Headquarters has revealed that 800 former Boko Haram fighters who surrendered to the military are currently undergoing deradicalisation to facilitate their reintegration into society. Chief of Defence Training and Operations, Emeka Onumajuru, shared this update on Channels TV Morning Brief on Monday, February 10, 2025, stating that one year is deemed sufficient for…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised the dismissed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, to defend himself in court rather than holding press conferences. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Secretary to the INEC Chairman, made the statement in Abuja on Monday, February 10. He urged Yunusa-Ari to utilize the legal process…