Month: May 2025

Disaster

Russian Strikes Left 31 Persons Injured in Ukraine

Ukraine — Russian strikes wounded about 31 people in Ukraine overnight, officials said on Friday, a day after Kyiv and Washington signed a landmark minerals deal. Ukraine hopes the deal will pave the way for Washington to provide security pledges to the embattled country, which has been fighting a Russian invasion for more than three […]

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Crime

Gunmen Abduct Farm Manager in Kebbi State

Kebbi, Nigeria — In a situation tagged “lone abduction” by the security operatives in Kebbi State, some yet-to-be identified gunmen on Thursday, abducted a farm manager identified as Sani Ango in the Gwarin Baka under Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. According to a source who spoke with the newsmen, he disclosed that one […]

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Economic

NLC urges Sanwo-Olu to Extend N85,000 Wage to Agencies

Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to extend the implementation of the N85,000 new minimum wage to workers in all state agencies and parastatals as means of alleviating the economic hardships faced by workers. The appeal was made during the 2025 International […]

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Economic

Poor Leadership, Reason for Mess in Energy Sector – Labour

Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on Thursday blamed the Federal Government for continuous neglect of the energy sector, saying it has consistently failed to consult stakeholders in its efforts to come up with lasting solution to challenges in the sector. NLC and TUC made this statement in a joint address […]

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News

Tinubu Promises To Prioritise Workers’ Welfare

Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday said his administration remained committed to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers. The president said this in a post on his official X handle to mark the 2025 Workers’ Day, acknowledging the critical role of workers in national development. “To every Nigerian worker, Happy Workers’ Day. You […]

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Governance

North will back 2027 candidates who protect region interest

North – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Nigeria’s foremost socio-cultural group, has declared that the region will only support candidates in the 2027 general elections who are committed to advancing and defending Northern interests. Speaking at the opening of the ACF Board of Trustees meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday, the forum’s BOT chairman, Alhaji […]

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Governance

Kaduna To Lift Millions Out Of Poverty By 2025 – Gov Sani

Kaduna – Kaduna state Governor Uba Sani promised his administration will lift millions out of poverty through aggressive financial inclusion policies by opening three million new bank accounts by the end of 2025. Governor Sani made the promise while speaking at the Kaduna Economic and Financial Inclusion Summit (KEFIS 2025), themed “Expanding Financial Access for […]

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Column

EASIEST WAY TO GETTING AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Column, DNEWSINFO Securing an international scholarship is often seen as a highly competitive and daunting task. However, with the right approach, proper planning, and strategic efforts, the process can become relatively straightforward In this guide, we will explore the easiest and most effective ways to increase your chances of obtaining a scholarship abroad. Whether you […]

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Blog

MAY 1 – CELEBRATING WORKER’S DAY BY DAMILOLA ADELEKE

Editorial – As Nigeria marks Workers’ Day today, the celebrations ring hollow for millions of ordinary citizens who continue to bear the brunt of economic reforms without adequate protection. While the federal government last year formally approved the implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage for federal public servants—a 133 percent increase from the previous […]

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Metro News

Fire Triggers Explosions at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri

Maiduguri, Nigeria — Tension gripped Maiduguri early Wednesday as a fire outbreak at the Giwa Military Barracks armoury set off multiple explosions, prompting panic and mass evacuation among residents. Eyewitnesses reported hearing deafening booms from the direction of the military base, sparking fears of a renewed insurgent attack. “We thought it was Boko Haram again,” […]

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