Cross River Labour Unions Prepare for Strike Over Minimum Wage Implementation
Labour unions in Cross River State have reaffirmed their readiness to join the nationwide strike proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) if the state government fails to implement the new minimum wage of ₦70,000. Monday Ogbodum, Chairperson of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Cross River, confirmed this stance during an interview with the […]
Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Little Rock Mall
A shooting at the Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Black Friday left two people injured, according to the Little Rock Police Department. The incident occurred at 1:44 p.m. and was initially reported as a possible active shooter situation, but officers later determined it was an isolated altercation. Police said the shooting stemmed […]
Trudeau Meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago Amid Tariff Tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau traveled to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, according to multiple sources. The meeting follows Trump’s recent threat to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico unless both countries take action to stop what he describes as a flow of drugs and illegal […]
Rebel Forces Seize Majority of Aleppo Amid Intensified Syrian Conflict
Rebel forces in Syria have taken control of the “majority” of Aleppo, the country’s second-largest city, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, according to the UK-based monitoring group Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). For the first time since 2016, Russia launched airstrikes in parts of Aleppo overnight into Saturday, the observers reported. […]
Governor Zulum Criticizes Tax Reform Bills, Warns of Negative Impact on Northern Nigeria
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has strongly opposed the tax reform bills that recently passed the second reading in the Senate, warning that their implementation could significantly hinder the progress of Northern Nigeria. The bills, transmitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Assembly in September, have sparked widespread criticism from Northern […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed for Second Term as WTO Director-General
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been unanimously reappointed for a second term as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the first woman to hold the position. The WTO confirmed the decision on Friday through its official X (formerly Twitter) account. Her new term will begin on September 1, 2025, following the conclusion of her […]
Court Acquits 50 Suspected IPOB Members of Terrorism Charges
The Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted 50 individuals, including four women, who were accused of terrorism-related activities linked to the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). The case, presided over by Justice James Omotosho on Friday, resulted in the discharge of all defendants after the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against […]
Labour Minister: Ministry Facilitates Job Creation, Not Direct Employment
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has clarified that the ministry’s mandate is to create an environment conducive to job creation rather than directly providing employment opportunities. Speaking at the annual conference of the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Abuja on Thursday, Dingyadi outlined the […]
Court Dismisses Bobrisky’s Fundamental Rights Lawsuit Against EFCC
The Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Alexander Owoeye, has dismissed a fundamental rights lawsuit filed by Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky (real name: Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju) against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky had sought ₦200 million in damages, claiming harassment and unlawful detention following his arrest and trial earlier this […]
India Faces Surge in Hoax Bomb Threats, Disrupting Air Travel
India’s civil aviation sector has witnessed an alarming spike in hoax bomb threats this year, with 999 incidents reported as of November 14, nearly ten times the total in 2023, according to Deputy Civil Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol. The surge has caused widespread disruptions to flight operations, particularly in late October, when over 500 hoax […]
