Ex-UN Envoy Rejects Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
Augustine University in Epe pleads with LASEPA as loudspeakers from Ori Oke Iyanu disrupt studies and health. The VC reports a staff member hospitalized. Read the full story.
A German court sentences a man to 8.5 years for drugging, raping, and filming his wife. The case sparks debate on consent laws and online sexual violence in Europe. Read more.
Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), leaving the Labour Party. This move makes her the ADC's only serving Senator, reshaping opposition politics in Abuja. Read the full story.
A Jos resident, Zere Samuel, appeals for public help to locate the family of a woman named Sarah who went into labour and delivered a baby in front of his Dorowa compound. Mother and child are well.
Nigeria's ambitious tax reforms set for January 2026 face fierce opposition over alleged post-passage alterations, constitutional breaches, and public mistrust. Will the promises hold?
A Nigerian banker's screenshot of a customer's threatening message over new tax laws has gone viral, sparking reactions online. See the full story and public response.
Thousands protest President Javier Milei's labour reforms in Argentina, which unions say erode workers' rights. The bill aims to boost formal hiring but faces fierce opposition.
Four federal lawmakers from Rivers State have switched allegiance to the APC, citing internal party crises. This move follows Governor Siminalayi Fubara's high-profile defection. Read the full details of this major political realignment.
The PDP calls for an urgent investigation into alleged unauthorized changes to Nigeria's Tax Act, warning it threatens legislative integrity. The party demands a 6-month delay in the law's implementation.
The WSIS+20 review highlights Nigeria's urgent need to tackle digital exclusion in affordability, skills, and gender parity to achieve SDGs. Experts call for action.
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into claims that recently passed tax laws were altered after approval. A seven-member committee will examine the discrepancies.
Senator Ireti Kingibe has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), leaving the Labour Party. This strategic move is set to reshape opposition politics ahead of 2027. Read the full story.
Ogun State Government suspends the process to pick a new Awujale of Ijebuland, directing the ruling house to restart to avoid litigation. Get the full details here.
President Tinubu told labour leaders he's taking extra steps to tackle insecurity, as NLC protests proceed in Lagos and Abuja. Details of the late-night State House meeting revealed.
Workers in Enugu, Rivers, and Ebonyi joined a nationwide NLC protest against insecurity, accusing the Federal Government of not protecting lives and property. Read their demands.
Peter Obi's potential defection from the Labour Party sparks reactions. Reports cite internal crises as the cause. Discover the implications for the 2027 elections and the Obidient movement.
A House of Reps member raises alarm over discrepancies between tax laws passed by NASS and the gazetted versions. Speaker Abbas promises investigation. Read the full story.
Germany's coalition government overhauls unemployment benefits, introducing stricter penalties for job seekers who refuse work or miss appointments. The reform aims to boost employment amid economic downturn.
NLC protests surge in kidnappings & economic hardship after talks with President Tinubu collapse. See details of the Abuja & Lagos demonstrations.
Rep Abdussamad Dasuki raises alarm over discrepancies between tax laws signed by President Tinubu and versions approved by the National Assembly. He calls for urgent scrutiny.
President Bola Tinubu assures Nigerians the 2026 tax regime will ease burdens on the poor and small businesses, exempting essentials like food and medicine. Discover the full details.
President Bola Tinubu met NLC leaders in Abuja. Joe Ajaero says no final decision yet, internal consultations ongoing. Will the planned strike proceed?
President Bola Tinubu held a crucial late-night meeting with NLC leaders to address security concerns ahead of a planned nationwide protest. Details and outcomes revealed.
The Nigeria Labour Congress warns that financial insecurity is crippling workers, with real wages declining. Urgent government action is needed to stabilise the economy and protect incomes.
Nigeria Labour Congress warns of a nationwide indefinite strike if Wednesday's Day of Protest is violently disrupted. The union cites intelligence on planned infiltration.
The NLC warns of a total national shutdown if security forces or thugs attack peaceful protesters during the National Day of Protest and Mourning on December 17, 2025. Read the full statement.
A French court has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappe €60 million in unpaid wages and bonuses. Get all the details on the landmark ruling.
Paris Saint-Germain must pay Kylian Mbappé €61 million after a Paris labour court ruled in the footballer's favour in a dispute over unpaid salary and bonuses. Get the full details.
US unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, its highest level since 2021, as the economy lost 105,000 jobs in October. Read the full analysis of the cooling labour market and its global implications.