Some retirees of First Bank of Nigeria staged a peaceful protest at the bank’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos, on Wednesday, calling for improved welfare and an urgent review of their …
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Peter Obi Kicks Against Proposed Salary Increase for Politicians
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of political …
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Doctors Flee Jigawa Over Pay Crisis
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Jigawa State has raised alarm over the increasing number of doctors leaving the state due to poor salaries and harsh working conditions. The association …
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Delta State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ambassador Kenneth Okorie, has raised serious concern about what he describes as the growing loss of moral values among …
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Taxi Drivers’ Strike Brings Luanda to a Halt Over Fuel Price Hike
The capital city of Angola, Luanda, has been brought to a virtual standstill after candongueiro (minibus taxi) drivers launched a three-day strike on Monday, 28th July 2025. The protest was …