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The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Sokoto State chapter, has suspended its planned street protest over worsening insecurity and resolved to hold special prayers for peace and safety across the state. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the state NLC Chairman, Abdullahi Jungle, who said it followed consultations and a resolution of the State Executive Council, in line with a directive from the NLC national headquarters. Jungle said insecurity has continued to take a toll on Sokoto and neighbouring states, noting that many local government areas remain affected. He said the decision to suspend the protest was reached after stakeholders…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described remarks attributed to a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, suggesting that President Bola Tinubu can now “rule Nigeria with the military” following a Supreme Court verdict relating to the emergency rule in Rivers State, as “reckless and misleading”. The party said such remarks by Okonkwo were not only false but also “intellectually dishonest”, stressing that Supreme Court verdicts are not military decrees. Mogaji Seye Oladejo, spokesman of the state arm of the party, said the Supreme Court did not suspend democracy in Rivers State…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Ogun State has apprehended 16 drivers for overspeeding along the Sagamu–Abeokuta expressway.The drivers were apprehended on Tuesday during a special intervention patrol led by the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Akinwunmi Fasakin, accompanied by the Head of Operations. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole, the patrol was part of efforts to achieve the 2025 Corporate Strategic Goal, which targets a 10 per cent reduction in road traffic fatalities and injuries. Odunsi-Oyewole attributed the main causes of road crashes in the state to overspeeding, adding that a laser radar gun was…
With only a few days left before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kick off, the Super Eagles are yet to officially name their new captain. This follows the retirements of both William Troost-Ekong and Ahmed Musa ahead of the tournament. Troost-Ekong was the first to make his announcement, even before the 54-man provisional list was trimmed down to 28. The Al-Kholood defender decided to bow out with the ovation loudest. On Wednesday, Musa also quelled rumours he could play for Nigeria, by confirming his own retirement. Musa remains the highest-capped Nigerian footballer with 111 appearances, and is the only…
The European Union and Nigeria are taking steps to further cement their existing relations through enhanced defence engagement, as part of broader efforts to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. This was disclosed on Wednesday, when the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Gautier Mignot, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. While congratulating Oluyede on his recent appointment, Ambassador Mignot reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Nigeria in overcoming its security challenges. He stressed, “Nigeria’s strategic importance to the European Union, 19 out of the EU’s 27…
A fire incident that occurred at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday left no fewer than five vehicles razed along the Epe–Ijebu-Ode Expressway in the Eredo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt on Wednesday that the fire began when a 45,000-litre tanker conveying diesel lost control and fell on its side. The fall reportedly caused the tanker to spill its contents on the road before it was engulfed in flames. The impact of the blaze was said to have destroyed four other vehicles that were parked along the road. A Facebook user, Epe Lawa, who shared scenes…
Several media channels (News Central TV, Daily Trust, Rapid 96.5 FM, Umuahia and Metro 97.7 FM, Lagos) have interviewed me on today’s protest against insecurity organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress. They all wanted to know if the Comrade Joe Ajaero led labour union was right to organise the protest. Of course, I responded without equivocation that the exercise had my full support and was even long overdue. Recall that the media had widely publicised last Sunday that NLC had said its planned nationwide protest on December 17 aimed to draw attention to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and compel urgent action…
The Accord Party has presented its Certificate of Return to its candidate for the June 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, Opeyemi Falegan. The party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, made the presentation on Tuesday at the Accord Party headquarters in Abuja. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission fixed party primaries in Ekiti State between October 20 and November 10, 2025, with the final list of candidates scheduled to be published on January 19, 2026. Falegan emerged as the party’s flagbearer following the conduct of its governorship primary on November 8, 2025. Speaking during the presentation, Mgbudem congratulated Falegan on his…
Premier Paints Plc has disclosed that its majority shareholders, Clover Global Resources Limited with 39.02 per cent and TGHL Capital Limited with 15.20 per cent, are in discussions with Xenergi Limited to acquire their combined stakes in the company. If concluded, the transaction would give Xenergi control of 51 per cent of Premier Paints, equivalent to 63 million shares. The disclosure was made on the Nigerian Exchange recently in a notice signed by the Company Secretary, AMN Practice, Alozie Nwokoro. “Premier Paints Plc (“The Company”) is pleased to notify its esteemed shareholders, stakeholders, Nigerian Exchange Limited and the general public…
The English Football League has released the draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals, confirming Manchester City will face holders Newcastle United. At the same time, Chelsea will await the outcome of the Arsenal-Crystal Palace quarter-final. The draw, announced late Wednesday night on the EFL website, followed Manchester City’s 2–0 victory over Brentford and Newcastle’s stoppage-time win over Fulham, which sealed their places in the last four of the competition. Chelsea earlier on Tuesday faced club legend, Frank Lampard’s side Cardiff City winning it late 3-1 away from home with a brace from Garnacho and Neto. A late Wednesday night release…
