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NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Rising Insecurity, Kidnappings

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to mobilise workers for a nationwide strike in support of the ongoing action by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) if authorities do not take urgent steps to tackle worsening insecurity in Nigeria. NLC President Joe Ajaero, said the labour movement stands firmly with teachers protesting the abduction of students and educators, particularly in Oyo State. He warned that organised labour would not […]

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US Lawmakers Move to Restrict Trump’s War Powers in Iran Conflict

The US House of Representatives has passed a measure aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations in Iran without congressional approval, reflecting growing bipartisan concern over the ongoing conflict and its impact on the American public. The measure passed by a narrow 215 to 208 vote, with four Republican lawmakers joining Democrats in support. The resolution calls on the president to either withdraw US forces involved […]

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Bandits Abduct Seven Students in Fresh Zamfara Attack

Seven students of the Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, in Zamfara State were abducted by suspected bandits after gunmen stormed their residence on the outskirts of the Low-Cost area of Kaura Namoda. According to the Zamfara State Police Command, the attackers struck at about 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday and whisked the students away to an unknown destination. One of the victims reportedly escaped during the incident, while efforts are ongoing to […]

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Ethiopia Begins Counting Votes After Election Disrupted by Violence and Insecurity

Ethiopian authorities have begun counting votes following parliamentary elections held across the country, as security challenges in several regions affected parts of the voting process. The election was marked by insecurity in areas including Oromia and Amhara, where clashes and unrest disrupted polling activities and forced the closure of some voting centres. Officials said that while many polling stations operated as planned, others were unable to open or function normally […]

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Protests Spread to Oyo, Ogun, Abuja and Lagos Over Abducted Teachers, Pupils

Protests erupted across Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Abuja and other parts of Nigeria as members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), civil society organisations, and youth groups demanded urgent action over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo and Borno states. The demonstrations were triggered by the May 15 kidnapping of seven teachers and 39 pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, […]

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Dangote Refinery Accuses FG of Sabotage in Fresh Court Battle Over Fuel Imports

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has taken the Federal Government and several petroleum agencies to court, alleging deliberate actions aimed at frustrating its operations and investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. In court filings before the Federal High Court in Lagos, the refinery claimed that government agencies, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), have failed to provide adequate crude […]

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Fulani Chiefs Deny Link to Kidnapping Cases, Call for Fair Treatment

The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria has condemned what it described as rising ethnic profiling of Fulani people in connection with kidnapping and other violent crimes, insisting that criminal acts should not be attributed to an entire ethnic group. The leaders made the call following renewed public debate over insecurity and recent kidnapping cases reported in parts of the region, including Ogun State. They said it was […]

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Ghana and UK Sign Growth Partnership to Boost Jobs, Education and Investment

Ghana and the United Kingdom have entered into a new Growth Partnership agreement designed to accelerate job creation, expand educational opportunities, and attract investment into priority sectors of the Ghanaian economy. The agreement was signed during the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London and forms part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations through trade, skills development, and industrial growth. Officials say the partnership will focus on practical outcomes that support […]

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Gunmen Kill 8, Injure 10 in Fresh Plateau Community Attack

Armed attackers have struck Gwon Ajang village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing at least eight people and injuring 10 others in a fresh wave of violence in the region. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday night when gunmen stormed a local gathering and opened fire on residents, triggering panic and forcing survivors to flee. Several victims died on the spot, while the injured were taken […]

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