The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a review of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, insisting that the current figure can no longer meet the needs of workers in the prevailing economy. The call was made by the Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Benson Upah, during a chat with newsmen in Abuja on Sunday. He argued that most workers are unable to meet their basic needs based on the ₦70,000 minimum wage as a result of galloping inflation, rising costs of food, transportation, housing, and other essential services. The NLC official added that the Labour Union is already negotiating…
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Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has faulted the exclusive reliance on firearms in tackling insecurity, insisting that Nigeria must adopt a broader approach to address the root causes of crime. Naija News reports that the governor spoke in Kaduna during the public presentation of “Where I Stand”, a book written by the late Sheikh Abubakar Mahmud Gumi and translated into Arabic by Sheikh Ibrahim Jalo Jalingo. Governor Sani argued that insecurity in the North West differs from the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, which is largely ideologically driven. “Insecurity can’t be resolved solely through the use of…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced a three-day warning industrial action on lifting and dispensing petroleum products nationwide, beginning from the early hours of Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The association said the forewarning was a call for healthy competition in the downstream sector, warning against what it described as monopolistic tendencies that could threaten jobs, pricing stability, and the long-term health of the oil and gas industry. Naija News reports that PETROAN’s move comes barely a day after the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) announced plans to commence a nationwide strike…
Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta, over the weekend stirred emotional reactions after he shared a cryptic post announcing the loss of a “dear son.” Naija News reports that the actor had written on Instagram, “Inna liLlahi wa inna ileyhi rajiun. Ya Allah, You are the Knower of all things. Rest on Dear Son. Champ.” The post quickly went viral, with several blogs and media platforms reporting that the popular Yoruba actor had lost his biological son. However, fellow actress Opeyemi Aiyeola on Sunday moved to clarify the matter in a statement on her verified Instagram account. According to her, Chatta did…
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has opened up on his journey through divorce, fatherhood, and personal growth. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Punch, the actor explained that parenting for him goes beyond words, as children learn by copying actions. According to him, his son mirrors everything about him, from his dressing and sitting posture to his manner of speech, which is why he lives deliberately, avoiding unnecessary drama in the media. He stated that his goal is to raise a child who sees strength, restraint, and resilience in him rather than a man consumed by conflicts. On the question of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international organised criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, the UK, Brazil, Australia and the UAE, following a two-week, intelligence-led operation in Lagos. Naija News understands that three leaders of the cartel were arrested after officers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, intercepted a large cocaine shipment concealed in textile materials and “local charms” en route to Sydney, Australia. The bust reportedly began on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, when NDLEA officers at the MMIA export shed intercepted 76 cartons of textile materials bound for Sydney. A thorough search uncovered 16…
Nollywood star, Jim Iyke, has opened up about his short stint in the music industry, describing it as a humbling phase in his life. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Punch, the actor revealed that venturing into music was more of a personal challenge than a career pursuit. Naija News reports that he explained that collaborating with 2Baba at the time was exciting, but the experience taught him valuable lessons about knowing his limits. According to him, while he could have continued in music, it might have left him as one of many artistes struggling to stay relevant after early…
A rare lunar eclipse will be visible in Nigeria and many other African countries on Sunday, September 7, beginning around 8:00 PM West Africa Time. Naija News reports that the event, which will last for about 83 minutes, will give the Moon a reddish glow known as a “blood moon.” According to NTA, people across Nigeria will be able to watch the spectacle, though some western parts of the continent may miss the early stages since the Moon will rise during totality. Countries expected to witness the eclipse include Ghana, Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Benin, Togo, Niger, Chad, and São…
The tenure of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, will end in November 2025, by which time he will have completed his constitutionally allowed two terms. Findings by Vanguard revealed that President Bola Tinubu is yet to take a position on who succeeds Yakubu, even as fresh intrigues emerge over plots to install a “suitable replacement.” According to sources, some political interests are already putting forward names for consideration, with a clear preference for individuals they consider “useful” ahead of the 2027 general elections. Some of those being positioned had previously served as National Commissioners…
Fresh concerns have emerged over the credibility of the 2027 general elections, with insiders at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warning that the polls risk becoming the worst in Nigeria’s history unless urgent corrective measures are taken. Sources within the commission informed Vanguard that politicians have infiltrated INEC’s system, plotting to compromise operations and manipulate outcomes in sensitive areas. One of the alleged strategies involves the production of dual sets of EC8 result forms at the polling unit, ward, and local government levels. “This plot involves producing identical Forms EC8A (polling unit), EC8B (ward), and EC8C (local government), one…
