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The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called for immediate measures to address rising xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa, urging the Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU, to launch a large-scale awareness campaign to protect migrant workers.

In a letter dated May 7, 2026, and addressed to the leadership of COSATU in Johannesburg, NLC President Joe Ajaero condemned recent incidents involving the killing of African migrants and destruction of their businesses.

Ajaero described the attacks as a consequence of worsening economic conditions and ineffective government policies, stressing that African workers should not be turned against one another.

“We cannot claim to fight for the working class while allowing a section of that class to be hunted like wild animals,” he stated.

The labour leader urged COSATU to lead extensive sensitisation efforts in communities, unions and workplaces to counter narratives blaming migrants for unemployment and poverty.

“We must break, once and for all, the racist myth that a fellow black African from across a colonial border is our enemy,” Ajaero added.

The NLC also criticised what it described as the inadequate response of South African security agencies, accusing authorities of failing to provide sufficient protection for migrants and their businesses.

Ajaero called for the full deployment of security resources to prevent further violence, while demanding the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the attacks.

He also urged the South African government to ensure compensation for victims and families affected by the violence.

According to the NLC, xenophobia poses a major threat to workers’ solidarity across Africa, weakening labour movements and collective bargaining efforts.

“Xenophobia is not good for anybody, especially the world of work, because it fractures working-class unity and weakens our collective bargaining power against capital,” Ajaero said.

The congress further proposed an emergency meeting involving African labour organisations under the African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation and the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity to develop coordinated strategies for protecting migrant workers across the continent.

Ajaero warned that failure to tackle xenophobic violence decisively could encourage similar incidents in other African countries.

“Xenophobia is a cancer that, if not excised in South Africa, will metastasise across the continent,” he said.

admin by — May 9, 2026 in News 0
Amnesty condemns killing of 12 in Plateau midnight attack, warns Nigerian govt

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has condemned the killing of 12 persons during a midnight attack on Ngbra-Zongo village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

According to the organisation, the victims included pregnant women and children, while at least 10 other residents are currently receiving treatment for gunshot injuries sustained during the attack.

Amnesty International described the incident as “horrific,” alleging that entire families were locked inside their homes and killed one after another by the attackers.

admin by — May 9, 2026 in News 0
Labour union denies directing pensioners to submit files to Imo SSG

The  Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Imo State chapter and the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, have jointly debunked information directing pensioners in the State to submit their personal documents to the office of the Secretary to the State Government for onward payment of their gratuities.

In a joint press statement signed by NLC State Chairperson, Uche Chigemezu Nwigwe and State Chairman of NUP, JB Ugochukwu, the Labour Unions described the report as fake and misleading information with the intention of defrauding unsuspecting members of the Public.

Both NLC and NUP discarded the report as unauthorized, and did not emanate from either of the two unions.

“As we are all aware, labour engagement with the State Government for the payment of the next batch of the gratuity is still on and Governor Hope Uzodinma is very much on course for the payment as he promised.

“All pensioners are hereby advised to disregard such fake news and avoid falling victim to misinformation, fraudsters, or unauthorized individuals demanding money or personal details in connection with gratuity payments,” the release added.

They advised pensioners seeking for accurate information and official updates regarding gratuity matters to contact or visit, NUP Office or NLC Secretariat.

The leadership of the organized labour reiterated its committed to protecting the interest and welfare of pensioners and workers at all times.

admin by — May 9, 2026 in News 0
Governor Uzodimma reportedly removed as Progressive Governors’ Forum chairman

‎Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has reportedly been removed as Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF).
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The development comes just hours after Uzodimma spoke on behalf of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the submission of President Bola Tinubu’s presidential nomination and expression of interest forms in Abuja on Thursday.
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‎Sources disclosed that the decision was reached during an extraordinary meeting of about 20 APC governors held Thursday night at the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.
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‎Governors from several states, including Ogun, Bayelsa, and Enugu, were reportedly in attendance at the high-level meeting. A new chairman of the forum is expected to be announced shortly.

Reacting to the development in a statement issued on Thursday night, the Director-general of Progressive Governors’ Forum, Folorunso Aluko, dismissed the report, describing it as false and misleading.

He added that governor Hope UzodiMma remains the chairman of the forum.

“No meeting of the forum was held at which any such decision was taken. The PGF Secretariat has no record of, and is not aware of,any resolution removing Senator Hope Uzodinma.

“The forum remains united, focused, and committed of the party’s faithful and the media are therefore advised to disregard the said report in it’s entirety,” he said.

admin by — May 8, 2026 in News 0
APC, Accord clash over alleged withholding of council funds

The campaign council of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of withholding critical documents required for the payment of local government workers’ salaries.

The allegation was made in a statement issued in Osogbo on Thursday by the Co-Chairman (Print), Media Committee of the AMBO Governorship Election Council, Kola Olabisi.

The council, which is backing APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, alleged that the governor’s actions had disrupted the smooth administration of local government affairs across the state.

It accused the governor of “personalising the local government administration,” stating that the situation had caused hardship and confusion among residents, particularly those dependent on local government salaries.

According to the statement, “It is astonishing that a governor could deliberately withdraw all the documents from the local government council areas that could enable the Court of Appeal-reinstated local government council chairmen and councillors to effectively fulfil the payment of salaries and allowances.”

The council added that the development had affected not only council workers but also auxiliary staff whose livelihoods depend on timely salary payments.

“It is worthwhile to pointedly tell Governor Adeleke that he could only run, but it would be pretty impossible for him to perpetually hide under the constitutional provision of the immunity clause,” the statement said.

The APC campaign council also questioned the rationale behind the alleged withholding of documents, describing the action as unacceptable and suggesting it could warrant serious constitutional consequences.

In response, the Osun State chapter of the Accord dismissed the allegations, describing them as unfounded and politically motivated.

The state chairman of the party, Victor Akande, said the claims were “a poorly scripted hogwash aimed at diverting public attention from monumental financial atrocities already perpetrated in the state local government system by APC political actors.”

Akande accused members of the APC of attempting to blackmail the Adeleke administration through what he described as “emotional propaganda and empty noise.”

He maintained that the people of the state deserved transparency, accountability and development, adding that any attempt to derail progress in the state would be firmly resisted.

admin by — May 8, 2026 in News 0
Nigerian passenger sues British Airways over alleged missing luggage

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 2 for continuation of hearing in a suit filed by a passenger, Mr Amechi Michael, against British Airways⁠ over alleged missing carry-on luggage.

At the resumed hearing of the matter, the plaintiff, Amechi Michael, was cross-examined by defence counsel, Mr John Godwin.

The plaintiff told the court during the cross examination that he reported the incident to the airline’s customer care service.

He said he was subsequently referred to the UK-based Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) for resolution.

He also told the court that the arbitrator issued an award in his favour in respect of the flight delay but did not address the issue of the missing carry-on luggage.

Amechi said that since he was dissatisfied with the arbitral decision, he rejected the award and approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking redress over the alleged loss of the luggage.

He contended that British Airways owed him a duty of care to return the luggage and alleged that the airline’s staff acted negligently.

Counsel to the plaintiff, Barrister Abiola Olaitan subsequently informed the court of her intention to close her client’s case.

The judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu thereafter adjourned the matter to July 2 for defence and continuation of trial.

The plaintiff instituted the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1293/2025 against British Airways, seeking recovery of his carry-on luggage allegedly lost during a delayed boarding process.

He said this was after a cabin crew member requested that the luggage be handed over for safekeeping.

admin by — May 8, 2026 in News 0
You have to resign – Oshiomhole slams Akpabio over Senate standing orders

The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has demanded the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

This comes amid tension over the recent amendment of the Senate Standing Orders governing the election of presiding and principal officers in the upper chamber.

Oshiomhole, speaking to reports in Abuja, described the amended rules as being rooted in what he called a “moral crisis”.

He claimed that Akpabio, under the new framework being debated, no longer meets the moral and procedural threshold to continue presiding over the chamber.

Oshiomhole said, “This rule has serious moral crisis.

“The senate president became minority leader on his first term. He is now the one presiding and asking us to change those rules even those who have done one term can’t even contest.

“As we speak today, the senate president has not done eight years in office even if you count the previous one plus the current one.

“So if we pass the rule that we must do eight consecutive years before you can become senate president, it means he has to leave by example by vacating because he is presiding without acquiring necessary qualifications.”

DAILY POST reported that the Nigerian Senate has withdrawn its amendment to the Senate Standing Orders. 

The reversal followed a motion sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and adopted under the supervision of Deputy Senate President Jubril Barau.

Under the previous rules, only senators who had served two terms were eligible to contest for principal offices, and one of the two terms had to be the immediate term preceding the nomination, effectively narrowing the field of contenders.

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Troops neutralize three terrorists, recover weapons in Zamfara

Three terrorists have been neutralized by troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, while a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered during a fighting patrol in Zamfara state.

A report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday, in Abuja, explained that the troops conducted the fighting patrol in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area, covering Birnin Tsaba, Tsanu and Dumburum villages.

According to the report, contact was established with the terrorists at Dumburum village, explaining that during the encounter, troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition.

The report said, Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle, one SK-21 A1 machine gun, a locally fabricated handgun, six AK-47 magazines and one FN rifle magazine.

Also recovered, the report stated are 123 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 179 rounds of 12.7 x 108mm ammunition on links, and 269 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.

Meanwhile no casualties were recorded among the troops during the operation.

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Senate amends Electoral Act to clarify jurisdiction in election disputes

The Senate on Thursday passed an amendment to the 2026 Electoral Act Bill, seeking to establish a clearer legal framework for the handling of pre-election disputes ahead of the next general elections.

The bill was passed during plenary following the presentation and consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission, chaired by Simon Lalong.

The proposed legislation amends Section 29 of the Electoral Act and introduces a new Section 29A aimed at addressing lingering jurisdictional disputes in the adjudication of pre-election matters.

Leading the debate on the report, Lalong said the amendment became necessary due to persistent legal and constitutional controversies surrounding the interpretation of pre-election cases by courts across the country.

“The legitimacy of candidates and the integrity of party primaries are foundational pillars of representative democracy.

“Where the legal framework regulating pre-election disputes is uncertain or conflicting, the entire electoral architecture becomes vulnerable to confusion, forum shopping, contradictory judgments, and unnecessary delays,” Lalong said.

He explained that despite the provisions of Section 285(14) of the 1999 Constitution defining pre-election matters, conflicting interpretations by courts had continued to create uncertainty in Nigeria’s electoral jurisprudence.

According to him, the situation had resulted in “conflicting decisions from courts of coordinate jurisdiction, abuse of judicial process, undue delay in the resolution of electoral disputes, and avoidable constitutional tension between courts.”

Under Clause 2 of the amendment, Section 29(5) of the principal Act is revised to allow an aspirant institute to bring an action either in the Federal Capital Territory or in the jurisdiction where the cause of action arose.

Lalong described the provision as “both practical and equitable,” noting that it would reduce hardship on litigants and improve access to justice.

The bill also introduces a new Section 29A, which provides a distinct hierarchy for the adjudication of pre-election matters.

Under the proposal, disputes relating to National Assembly, governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections would originate at the Federal High Court, with appeals proceeding to the Court of Appeal.

For presidential and vice-presidential elections, however, such matters would originate directly at the Court of Appeal exercising original jurisdiction, with appeals lying at the Supreme Court.

Lalong said the arrangement was designed to promote judicial efficiency and align with the constitutional importance of presidential elections.

“Presidential elections are national in character and constitutional significance.

“Given the sensitivity and urgency associated with such offices, vesting original jurisdiction in the Court of Appeal ensures expeditious determination by a superior court of record with nationwide competence and institutional capacity,” he said.

He added that assigning other pre-election matters to the Federal High Court would encourage specialisation and consistency because of the federal nature of electoral administration by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The senator further said the amendment would curb the growing practice of litigants filing multiple suits in different courts in search of favourable rulings.

“By expressly providing that no court shall entertain pre-election matters except in accordance with the proposed Section 29A, this amendment introduces certainty and procedural discipline into electoral adjudication,” he stated.

According to him, the reform would create “a clear judicial pathway that will reduce delays and enhance judicial efficiency,” stressing that the amendment “is not merely procedural, it is institutional.”

He said, “The amendment strengthens electoral justice, deepens democratic accountability, and reinforces public confidence in our electoral process.”

Contributing to the debate, Tahir Monguno described the amendment as “apt and germane,” saying it would improve the management of electoral litigation nationwide.

Following the passage of the bill, Senate President Godswill Akpabio commended Lalong and members of the committee for their work.

Akpabio expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu would assent to the bill, saying the amendment would “deepen democracy and governance in Nigeria.”

admin by — May 8, 2026 in News 0
2027: Oyo Reps member, Adepoju dumps PDP, cites internal crisis

A member of House of Representatives representing Ibarapa North/Ibarapa Central federal constituency, Anthony Adepoju has announced his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Adepoju, who is currently serving his second term in the office, announced this decision in a letter of resignation addressed to the PDP Chairman in his ward.

The lawmaker, in the letter obtained by DAILY POST on Thursday, cited the prolonged internal crises as the reason for his decision.

He said that the PDP crises had affected his performance negatively.

Adepoju also disclosed that the crises had created cracks within the party.

He said, “I regret how this resignation may be received by my millions of followers at home and abroad and I assure everyone that my next political move will be made known in due course”.

admin by — May 7, 2026 in News 0