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February 10, 2023

TUC urges peace as chaos over naira scarcity persists

TUC has assured its members and the working people that it would defend and protect their interests as the country grapples with the naira and fuel crisis.

TUC president Festus Osifo and secretary general Nuhu Toro
February 10, 2023

Akeredolu drags FG to Supreme Court over cash withdrawal limits

Governor Rotimi Akeredou has sued the federal government over the limitation on daily cash withdrawals from banks, a policy introduced by the CBN.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Ondo governor Rotimi Akeredolu
February 9, 2023

Court remands Ibadan man over defilement of 11-year-old daughter

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State charged Mr Sarafa with defilement.

Court room used to illustrate the story
February 9, 2023

Nigeria urges African nations to accelerate Madrid framework on ageing

About one-third of African countries (18) had developed comprehensive national policies on ageing.

Old people
February 9, 2023

UNICEF asks FG to provide toilet subsidy to vulnerable Nigerians

UNICEF said introducing subsidies would encourage vulnerable persons in communities to build and use their toilets.

Open defecation
February 8, 2023

Russia convicts blogger Belotserkovskaya for comments about Ukraine war

Ms Belotserkovskaya is the second well-known public figure to be sentenced to jail in absentia and has received the longest prison term under the new rule.

Veronika Belotserkovskaya
February 8, 2023

Naira/Petrol Scarcity: Buhari has ‘pushed Nigerians to the wall’, NLC says

“Nigerians have been pushed to the wall concerning getting their money in the bank and buying fuel at filling stations.”

Crowd in a bank and long fuel queue in Nigeria
February 8, 2023

FG tells NLC to ensure implementation of Employees Compensation Act

“Therefore, the next NLC leadership, if you love the workers and if you love your consistency, you must press for the employee compensation act to be universal.”

Chris Ngige and Ayuba Wabba
February 8, 2023

TUC tells Buhari to act fast on naira, fuel crisis

“TUC, like the rest of the Nigerian populace, is bewildered that the country is being dragged through the twin crises of currency and fuel shortages.”

Crowd in a bank and President Muhammadu Buhari
February 8, 2023

Police, army will protect voters during general elections: NSA Monguno

“It is very important that Nigerians are not pushed to the limit where they will abandon their number one responsibility as citizens.”