By the end of the Nigeria Civil War(1967-1970 BB), the Igbo people of Nigeria faced devastating losses, including estimated 3 million deaths, displacement, and economic ruin. Despite the federal government’s “no victor, no vanquished” rhetoric, the policies of the country post civil war left the Igbo people feeling marginalized and excluded from Nigeria’s affairs. Fifty…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has suspended the Senior Pastor of the City of David Parish in Lagos State, Idowu Iluyomade. The suspension of Iluyomade, who also heads the Apapa Family of the church’s annex, came after the elaborate 60th birthday celebration of his wife, Siju. According to a source who spoke with Church…
As the nationwide strike by the Organised Labour over a new minimum wage for workers enters its second day on Tuesday, the Federal Government has invited labour leaders to a meeting in Abuja, the country’s political capital. The meeting, which is presently ongoing, has the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero; and…
Chelsea have officially appointed Leicester manager Enzo Maresca as their new boss on a five-year contract with the option of an extra year. The Italian replaces Mauricio Pochettino, who left by mutual consent on 21 May after just one season at Stamford Bridge. Maresca took charge of the Foxes in June 2023 and led them…
Manchester United legend Michael Carrick has signed a three year contract extension with Middlesbrough which will see him remain at the club until 2027. The former Manchester United and England midfielder, has agreed a three-year deal after leading the club to eighth place in the Championship last season. Boro also reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals…
As workers in Nigeria under the umbrella of NLC and TUC embark on a nationwide strike over a new minimum wage the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says the workers’ demands are not affordable. Edun, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, said in a democracy,…
Workers in Nigeria have downed tools across the nation as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) begin their industrial action over the hike in electricity tariff and failure of government to fix a new minimum wage. While the National Assembly had stepped in at the last minute to avoid the…
In her bid to ensure 100 per cent votes for Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, of Anambra State, come 2025 gubernatorial election, the Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders’ Association, ASMATA, has continued her inauguration of Soludo Support Group, SSG, with the latest inauguration being held at Electrical parts market, Ugwuagba Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area….
Nnobi community in Idemili-South Local Government Area of Anambra State have unanimously endorsed the Ikemba Nnobi Special Chieftaincy title bestowed on High Chief Hamilton Emeka Ezeonu, a son of the soil whom they all attested has used his wealth and vast experience to transform Nnobi into another London. Indigenes of the community also categorically declared…
Attempt By The Suspended National Chairman Of The Labour Party Julius Abure, to soar up his image by setting up a directorate to register Obidient Movement, has hit the wall. Abure had rejected to include members of the Obidient Movement into his reconstituted National Working Committee (NWC) in March because, according to him, they were…
