Category Archives: METRO
Fire Engulfs Section Of International Airport In Lagos
A fire broke out at the international wing of Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport. The fire gutted a section of the airport on Wednesday morning. The major gateway was the area that was affected. Firefighters were quickly mobilized to contain the
FG, TUC Agree On Two Weeks To Resolve Some Labour Issues
The Federal Government and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have agreed to give government two weeks to address some of the grievances of the Congress. Minister of Labour and Employment, Solomon Lalong, disclosed this in Abuja at the end
Govt Offices in Abuja, Others Shut as NLC Strike Begins
Some government ministries, departments and agencies in Abuja are currently shut in solidarity with the two-day nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress, The PUNCH has observed. Our correspondent who visited the Federal Secretariat on Tuesday morning alongside other
Subsidy Removal: Labour Shuns Federal Government, Vows To Ground Economy, Begins Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed to ground the economy as it says the stage is set for a two-day nationwide warning strike in response to the severe economic hardships plaguing the nation on the aftermath of subsidy removal
Tax: Dangote Cement Remits N412.9bn To Government In 3 Years
Dangote Cement Plc, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited, (DIL), paid a total of N412.9 billion into the coffers of the Federal Government as tax for 3 consecutive years. A total of N97.24 billion was paid by Dangote Cement in
We’ve Uncovered Plot to Mobilise Youths for Violent Protests, says DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered plans to stage violent protests to discredit the federal government and security agencies over “sundry socio-economic matters”. The security agency said student leaders, youths, ethnic-based associations, and disgruntled groups are being mobilised
NLC Insists on Strike Despite govt’s Overtures as New Tax Regime Commence.
Ahead of tomorrow’s two-day nationwide warning strike marshaled by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), its third since the removal of fuel subsidy in June, public schools, hospitals, seaports, and airports, among other public institutions have expressed readiness to mobilise workers
Governor Sanwo-Olu Flags Off Distribution Of Food Items To 500,000 Lagos Households
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the executive Governor of Lagos State, on Sunday flagged off the distribution of food items for vulnerable households through the Lagos Food Bank Programme, to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal government
Makinde Approves RCCG Pastor As New Soun of Ogbomoso
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Afolabi Olaoye, as the new Soun of Ogbomoso. The stool of the Soun, a prominent monarch in south-west Nigeria, became
Tinubu Recalls ALL Ambassadors
President Bola Tinubu has directed the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors serving in different countries. Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, announced the decision barely 24 hours after the president recalled Sarafa Isola, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the
