…To demand inflation-proof wage, cost-of-living formula …Says pay must match realityBy Victor Ahiuma-Young Ahead of new minimum wage negotiations, Organised Labour has hinted at a major shift toward systems that reflect economic realities, rather than fixed figures. In an interview, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, said workers would push for a … Continue reading “New minimum wage: Labour hints at radical shift in negotiations”
….’We are brothers, sisters’ lSays people in APC willing to come back to PDP By Henry Umoru ABUJA- FORMER governor of Jigawa State and a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged members and those who left to forgive one another as brothers and sisters, and sheathe their sword, saying the All Progressives Congress, APC, … Continue reading “Sule Lamido on PDP crisis: Let us forgive each other”
By Ocheni Christopher As Nigeria marks the Mental Health Awareness Month this May, there is a growing but under-acknowledged crisis. As far back as 2018, an estimated 14.3 million Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 64 were reported to have used drugs, with about 3 million living with drug use disorders, according to the United Nations … Continue reading “Mental health and addiction in Nigeria’s classrooms”
By Bunmi Sofola “Less than a year after my brother-in-law’s death, I rang my sister, Beverly and was surprised to hear her giggling down the line”, said Tope, herself widowed at age 48. “When I asked what was going on, she told me she had a ‘gentleman visitor’. This was around 11a.m., so I told her … Continue reading “It pays to enjoy being a merry widow!”
By Tosin Shobukola By all appearances, Artificial Intelligence feels distant, complex, even intimidating to many nigerian businesses. For some, it is a vague concept wrapped in buzzwords. For others, it is something to fear, an intrusive force capable of replacing jobs or exposing private data. But beneath the surface of tools like ChatGPT lies a … Continue reading “Beyond Chatgpt: The hidden AI opportunities Nigeria is missing”
Adam, Eve, and the Spare Rib: A Creator’s Love for Himself Reflected in His Children The Article: The Rib That Carries Eternity In the ancient garden where time first breathed, God did not merely create humanity—He poured Himself into us. The story of Adam and Eve, often reduced to a tale of forbidden fruit and … Continue reading “Adam, Eve, and the Spare Rib: A Creator’s Love for Himself Reflected in His Children”
By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has updated its official register of political party leadership to reflect former Senate President David Mark as national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola listed as the party’s national secretary. The decision followed Thursday’s ruling of the Supreme … Continue reading “Breaking: INEC recognises Mark-led ADC leadership”
Nine migrants from four African countries arrived this week in Cameroon after being expelled from the United States, part of a deal between the two countries, one of their lawyers told AFP on Thursday. The deportees arrived Wednesday and were from Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia and Congo-Brazzaville. Cameroon is among several African countries that have agreed … Continue reading “Nine African migrants expelled by US to Cameroon – Lawyer”
By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of bye-elections in six states of the federation, even as it formally welcomed a newly sworn-in National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (retd.). The commission, in its bulletin on Thursday, said that its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, … Continue reading “INEC fixes June 20 for bye-elections in 6 states”
No one left the auditorium of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs on Thursday, April 23, 2026, unsure of what Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti said at the 2026 TheNiche Annual Lecture with the theme, “Governing the Economy: Choices, Trade-offs, and National Priorities.” He spoke loud and clear. In a country where political leaders have … Continue reading “The Niche Lecture: And Alex Otti spoke loud and clear, by Ikechukwu Amaechi”