Mr. Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has indicated that organised labour might push for a higher minimum wage than the initial N615,000 if inflationary pressures persist. This statement was made during a visit to The Sun Publishing Limited in Ikeja. Ajaero expressed concerns about the …

The Nigerian Senate has approved the imposition of the death penalty on individuals involved in the trafficking, importation, and distribution of hard drugs such as cocaine and heroin within the country. This decision was reached during deliberations on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, held on …

Health authorities in Nigeria have disclosed that Lassa Fever has claimed the lives of no fewer than 156 in Nigeria in four months. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports a staggering 857 cases of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF), marking a grim milestone for the nation. In its recent …

By Olakunle Oyedunmola, KWARA | The Chairman Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Abdul-Lafeef Lanre Ahmed, in addressing the arrest of Vanguard correspondent, Mr. Demola Akinyemi, noted the need for journalists to carry out their duties effectively. Speaking exclusively with NATIONAL TELESCOPE during a seminar …