To mark the 2025 World Day of Social Justice, the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has issued a strong call to African governments, urging them to take decisive action against poverty, hunger, unemployment, and dispossession. In a statement signed by ITUC-Africa General Secretary, Comrade Akhator Joel Odigie, the African workers umbrella body underscores the urgent need for economic sovereignty, social protection, and fair labour practices to address the continent’s deep-rooted inequalities. With this year’s theme, ‘Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice’, ITUC-Africa reaffirms its commitment to fostering equality, social justice, and inclusive economic development.…
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..as GIFA marks first anniversary By Shadrach Okon Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno has layed the foundation for an ultramodern secretariat construction of GIFA House as a mark of honour to his late wife, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. The GIFA House foundation laying ceremony which formed the climax of the first anniversary celebration of Golden Initiative for All (GIFA), a pet project of the Governor’s wife took place at Ewet Housing Estate–the proposed site for the construction of GIFA secretariat. Speaking earlier at the first anniversary celebration of GIFA held at Ibom Hall, Uyo, Governor Eno…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military met all the requirements and passed through all the processes in respect of the recent visa application to Canadian High Commission. Musa made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, when he received the Armed Forces of Nigeria Contingent who won medals at the just concluded Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. He said that most people who made comments against Nigeria’s participation in the sporting event spoke from the point of ignorance. “On the issue of the denial of the visa, we must not travel abroad. Nigeria is good…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has blamed the growing hunger across Nigeria on persistent herdsmen activities and terrorism. The Governor lamented that bandits have continued to attack farmers, making it difficult for them to engage in productive farm work. Governor Fubara, however, challenged the church, as a critical partner of the government, to support all efforts at peace-building by preaching peace to congregants so that development efforts can genuinely yield dividends in Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole. Governor Fubara gave the charge while declaring open the 2025 Standing Committee Meeting of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, at…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has implemented penalties for meter tampering and bypassing starting from January 22, 2025. This information was shared through the Amended Order concerning Unauthorized Access, Meter Tampering, and By-Pass, which was released by the Commission on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. NERC stated in the order that “customers who bypass their meters or access them without authorization will be required to pay administrative fees, including the costs for meter replacement and reconnection.” The Commission additionally mandated that residential customers on a Single Phase who unlawfully access electricity through tampering or bypassing their meter will be reconnected…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has revealed that his administration is dealing with a staggering backlog of 13 years of unresolved insurance claims intended for the families of deceased police personnel. Speaking at a special event in Abuja on Tuesday, where the Nigeria Police Insurance Claims Management Portal was launched, Egbetokun reaffirmed his dedication to addressing this matter. The event also included the distribution of cheques to the next-of-kin of fallen officers and the introduction of a specialized training program for Insurance Desk Officers across the nation. “At the beginning of this administration, we encountered a concerning backlog…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has firmly rejected recent allegations regarding its importation of 200 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, in February 2025. The state-run oil corporation asserts that it has not imported any litres of petrol this year and has criticized the report as misleading and irresponsible. In a passionate statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, characterized the claims as either “lazy and unprofessional journalism” or a “deliberate, sponsored effort by economic saboteurs to mislead the public.” Soneye made his stance clear: “The…
By Shadrach Okon Workers of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) on Wednesday 19 February, suspended their recent strike action which they embarked on from Monday 17 February, over the failure of Akwa Ibom State Government to meet their demands. The Guide Newspaper reports that the decision to suspend the strike action was reached today after a meeting of AKSU workers at Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus. Speaking with the Guide Newspaper on Wednesday after the meeting at Obio Akpa Campus, the chairman of the institution’s Joint Action Commission (JAC), Comrade Emmanuel Okon said workers of the institution have…
The Ogun State Police Command has revealed that controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was declared wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties. The police command made this known in a statement released on X in the early hours of Tuesday by the spokesperson of the state police command, Omolola Odutola. According to the statement, the declaration followed an attack by Portable and his thugs on three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office—TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan…
Seamfix, an identity management solutions company has emphasised the urgent need for robust identity verification systems to combat Nigeria’s spiralling identity theft crisis. Mr Chimezie Emewulu, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Seamfix, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. According to Emewulu, the implications of identity theft are far-reaching, with individuals and businesses equally vulnerable to its devastating consequences. He said that identity theft could lead to unauthorised access, resulting in financial losses, reputational damage and legal liabilities resulting from data breaches and compromised customer information. The Seamfix boss noted…