Author: Amina Mohammed

Abuja-Kaduna Train Services (AKTS) did not operate on Monday, June 3, due to the ongoing strike action announced by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). There was no train movement from either Idu (Abuja) or Rigasa (Kaduna). The chairman of Abuja Union of Abuja-Kaduna Train Services (AKTS), Comrade Yusuf Kazeem said no train moved in or out of Abuja today. Kazeem said: “There is total compliance throughout the system as there is no train movement. “Passengers were not stranded because we sent a message to inform them that there would be no train service. “Also, most…

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has suspended  port operations throughout the country following the directive from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to go on strike. A union official disclosed that all other port formations, including those in Port Harcourt, Warri, Onne, Calabar, and others, had been closed save for Lagos ports. The official stated that they will stay closed until further notice from the national organized labour leadership.

Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman ended the season with a goal and an assist but UEFA Europa League winner, Atalanta were beaten Fiorentina 3-2 at home yesterday. Fiorentina were UEFA Europa Conference League finalists following their 1-0 loss to Olympiacos last Wednesday but they found the right motivation to pip Atalanta at home to end the season eighth spot with 60 points. Atalanta had already grabbed a UEFA Champions League ticket before the tie having mathematically projected to finish fourth with their 69 points. They could have ended the campaign in third spot with a home win. It was Lookman…

Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria” in the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. The bank’s Group Managing Director, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, said the recognition reaffirmed Zenith Bank’s position as a trailblazer in sustainable banking practices, setting a benchmark for excellence within the banking industry in Nigeria and beyond. She said the bank has been a leader in monitoring and reporting sustainability impact. Dr. Umeoji noted that since becoming the first bank in Africa to publish a stand-alone sustainability report in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core Option…

Former President Donald Trump has joined TikTok, gaining significant traction within hours of his debut. His first video, posted from the Ultimate Fighting Championship 302 in New Jersey, garnered over 32 million views and 1.8 million followers as of Sunday evening. The video, posted on his verified account #realDonaldTrump, shows Trump waving to fans at the event. UFC President Dana White announced Trump’s arrival on the platform, with the former president responding, “It’s my honor.” The clip received over 2.7 million views and 500,000 likes in four hours. Trump’s move to join TikTok comes after the share price of Trump…

The Federal Government has warned the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to shelve their plan to commence a nationwide indefinite strike action from tomorrow (Monday). FG, in a statement it issued through the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Sunday, described the proposed industrial action as “premature, ineffectual and illegal.” It stressed that the agitation for the increase of the minimum wage of workers in the country is currently being addressed, insisting that the labour unions failed to fulfil the condition precedents that would enable them to…

The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions is to hold a public hearing a nine  bills seeking to establish different agricultural institutions in parts of the country. One of the bill seeks to establish a Federal University of Agriculture at Ute-Okpu in Delta State to Make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration. The House had mandated the Committee, chaired by Hon. Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi, to consider nine bills, which seek to establish new agricultural universities, colleges and institutes across the country. The Bill, sponsored by Deputy Spokesman of the House, Hon. Philip Agbese was first…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Sunday warned Nigerians against the hazardous practice of using dangerous chemicals to preserve food items. The Agency specifically emphasised on the dangers associated with dichlorvos, a chemical commonly utilised by traders to safeguard food from spoilage. The Director General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye who issued the stern warning in a press statement explained that the sale of small volume dichlorvos (100 ml or less), sold as Sniper® has been banned since 2019 while the sale of the large volume (one litre) is limited to certified agrochemicals…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that the House is deliberating on a bill aimed at reserving special seats for women in parliament. Kalu made this announcement at the 2nd Women of Divine Destiny Initiative Inspiring Women Summit (2024) in Owerri, Imo State. The summit, themed “Illuminating the Power of an Inspired Woman,” focused on empowering women to achieve their dreams. WODDI, a non-profit organisation, was founded by the wife of former Imo State Governor, Dr. Nkechi Rochas Okorocha. The Deputy Speaker highlighted that the bill, titled the “Seat Reservation Bill,” was recently introduced in…

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, said on Saturday that Nigeria was becoming more volatile, uncertain and complex. He added that insecurity had made the country a dangerous place, filled with so much suffering and hunger. For him, the leadership has to wake up to its responsibilities in order to create a better world for all Nigerians. He said these in Lagos at the Africa Methodist Council Heads of Conference Summit and Women’s Movement Leadership Summit, where he was the Chairman of the public lecture. The lecture’s topic, presented by the General Secretary, World Methodist Council, Bishop Ivan Abrahams, was, ‘Leadership…