Friday Olokor

Amnesty International on Joe Ajaero: Nigerian Government Should Respect Rights of Labour Unions

Amnesty International has condemned Nigerian government's actions against Joe Ajaero, urging an end to intimidation and harassment of labour unions.

3 months ago

Catholic Bishops Ban Use of Phones, Social Media During Mass

Nigeria's Catholic bishops have warned against inappropriate importation of secular music into the Liturgy and have rejected indecorous dancing.

3 months ago

Court Stops Imo Government, Others From Building On Disputed Land

A court has restrained the Imo government and Zion Gate Ministries from building on disputed land, citing a public private…

3 months ago

Edo Guber: EU, US, Canada Should Restrict Visa for Electoral Offenders, Says CSO

A CSO says there are clandestine moves by politicians to cause violence, other forms of electoral malpractices in Edo State.

3 months ago

APC Rejects Rivers Court Judgment, Calls It ‘Abuse of Court Processes’

APC has rejected Rivers court ruling, insisting the judgment reinstating Beke is an abuse of court processes and non-binding.

3 months ago

37 Cases Of Press Freedom Violation Recorded In Six Months Under Tinubu, Say Media Professionals, CSOs

Media professionals, CSOs have highlighted 37 documented attacks on journalists in 2024, urging President Tinubu to implement protective measures.

3 months ago

Kaigama: Why Nigerian Leaders Are Wicked To Poor Masses

Nigerian leaders don't know what it means to be hungry and so don't know the value of sharing, says Kaigama.

4 months ago

Nigerian Cherish Markson Named Best Law Graduate at University of Warwick, Receives First Prize Award

21-year-old Nigerian, Markson, is being feted for emerging as the best Law graduate at the University of Warwick.

4 months ago

Edo Guber: Withdraw From Governorship Race, APC Candidate Okpebholo Tells PDP’s Ighodalo

Edo APC’s gubernatorial candidate Okpebholo says the court's decision to nullify PDP Primaries will save Edo people from further future…

5 months ago

Oshiomhole: Nigerians Take Care Of Dogs Better Than 80,000 Prisoners

"The bad news is that out of the 80,000 prisoners, 50% are awaiting trial," said Adams Oshiomhole.

5 months ago

CAN Condemns Gwoza Suicide Bomb Attacks, Calls for National Unity Against Terrorism

CAN’s Archbishop Okoh has appealed for solidarity and support for security forces after suicide bombing resurgence in Borno State.

5 months ago

Women Rights: Excitement Among Nigerian CSOs As UNILAG Lecturer Bags UN Job

Gender activist Akiyode-Afolabi has been selected to join UN's Spotlight Initiative Global Reference Group after intense review of 140 applications.

5 months ago

‘Wild, Unhinged’: APC Slams Kwankwaso, Says Utterances On Kano Emirship Tussle ‘Dangerous’

APC says Kwankwaso's alleged accusations of creating a new breed of Boko Haram are "disappointing, highly incendiary and unconscionable."

5 months ago

SEC: $Davido Coin Not Legal Tender, Investment In It Highly Risky

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday warned against investment in meme coins, including Davido's meme coin.

5 months ago

Democracy Day: Tinubu’s Target of $1tn Nigerian Economy Already Validated By IMF, Says APC

APC claims an IMF forecast that Nigeria’s economy would be nearly $2tn by 2029 shows Tinubu is on track.

5 months ago

Democracy Day: Nigerian Leaders Should Show Integrity, Transparency,  Accountability In Governance, Says CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria has congratulated Nigerians on the 25th anniversary of the nation's democracy.

5 months ago

Fresh Labour Crisis Looms As Nigerian Governors Say N60,000 Minimum Wage ‘Not Sustainable’

Governors contend that paying N60,000 minimum wage means many states will spend all their FAAC allocations paying salaries.

6 months ago

Minimum Wage: Don’t Accept Anything Less Than N250,000, Timi Frank Tells Labour

What is good for judicial office holders is good for Nigerian workers, says Timi Frank regarding minimum wage negotiations.

6 months ago

Shettima: Nigeria Needs $360bn To Achieve Energy Transition By 2060 

"Funding the energy transition requires investments of over $10 billion per year up to 2060," says Nigeria's VP Shettima.

6 months ago

Pope Francis, Cardinal Onaiyekan Demand Ethical Framework For AI Technology

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria on Tuesday warned that Artificial Intelligence should be a tool for empowerment, not destruction.

7 months ago