November 5, 2026
Otu Suspends Local Government Recruitment over Alleged Job Racketeering

Otu Suspends Local Government Recruitment over Alleged Job Racketeering

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has suspended the ongoing recruitment exercise by the Local Government Service Commission following allegations of corruption, abuse of office, and large-scale employment racketeering. The directive, announced on Thursday…

MURIC Calls for Labour Law Review as Oil Union Strikes Disrupt Dangote Refinery

MURIC Calls for Labour Law Review as Oil Union Strikes Disrupt Dangote Refinery

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the National Assembly to urgently review Nigeria’s labour laws to curtail what it described as the “excessive control” of oil unions over private sector operations, following recent…

‘We’ll Strip for Our Rights’: Pensioners Plan Naked Protest Over Unpaid Benefits

‘We’ll Strip for Our Rights’: Pensioners Plan Naked Protest Over Unpaid Benefits

The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has given the Federal Government until 23 November to settle outstanding pension arrears and palliative allowances or face a nationwide naked protest the following day. The coalition’s National…

NASU Condemns Government’s Use of ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy, Calls It Unfair and Intimidatory

NASU Condemns Government’s Use of ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy, Calls It Unfair and Intimidatory

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has accused government officials of using the “No Work, No Pay” policy as a tool to intimidate workers, describing it as unjust and contrary to…

Edi Rightsizing or Retrenchment? AEDC Cuts 800 Jobs Amid Mounting Power Sector Struggles

Edi Rightsizing or Retrenchment? AEDC Cuts 800 Jobs Amid Mounting Power Sector Struggles

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has laid off about 800 employees as part of a sweeping rightsizing exercise, even as Nigerians continue to contend with rising inflation, high living costs, and erratic power supply.…

‘No Excuse for Silence’: Lagos Rallies Civil Servants Against Gender Abuse

‘No Excuse for Silence’: Lagos Rallies Civil Servants Against Gender Abuse

The Lagos State Government has urged public servants to take collective action against gender-based violence (GBV) in workplaces and society. The call was made on Tuesday at a forum titled “Mainstreaming Sexual Harassment Prevention in…

Osun Judiciary Workers Insist Strike Will Continue Until Demands Are Met

Osun Judiciary Workers Insist Strike Will Continue Until Demands Are Met

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Osun State Chapter, has reaffirmed its resolve to continue its strike until all demands for improved welfare, timely promotion, and staff training are met. The union made this…

‘No One Will Be Sacked’: Gombe Targets Transparency with Statewide Worker Audit

‘No One Will Be Sacked’: Gombe Targets Transparency with Statewide Worker Audit

The Gombe State Government has commenced a comprehensive physical verification exercise for civil servants to update personnel records and create a reliable digital database for its workforce. The eight-week exercise, which began on Wednesday in…

Workers at Breaking Point: NASU Demands Living Wage as Inflation Erodes Incomes

Workers at Breaking Point: NASU Demands Living Wage as Inflation Erodes Incomes

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has called on the Federal Government to urgently introduce a living wage policy to cushion the impact of inflation and the rising cost of living…

Enugu Government to Sanction Negligent Health Workers, Says Commissioner

Enugu Government to Sanction Negligent Health Workers, Says Commissioner

The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, has warned that the state government will not hesitate to sanction health workers who fail to discharge their duties responsibly. Prof. Ugwu issued the warning on…

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