The Federal Government has said it is considering relocating the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, following the jailbreak that saw the escape of 119 inmates. During a visit to the centre on Thursday, the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed that the facility houses 499 inmates, as opposed to the expected 250 that it was initially …

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero has said that, if the ongoing inflation continues unabated, organised labour might push for a new minimum wage of up to N1 million for Nigerian workers. Ajaero said the demand from organised labour would be influenced by the cost of living which has been increasing since President Bola Tinubu …

The Senate has moved to cut off statutory allocation to the local government areas whose chief executives and councillors are not elected. The Senate set this in motion on Friday when it urged the Federal Government to cut off appointed local governments from allocations. This resolution followed a motion by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) …