…revolver pistol, 63 rounds of live ammunition, a mobile phone allegedly used for ransom negotiations, N400,000 and a motorcycle, " he said. Godfrey added that investigations linked the syndicate to the abduction of a businessman, John Ali, in Kuje on September 24. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the comma…

…waiving sanctions was necessary to secure Hubbard's release and maintain delicate peace negotiations, Zelensky expressed deep skepticism regarding Moscow's intentions."Putin is playing, you know, he is a player," Zelensky said."It's a pity because he plays with the lives of other people, and of course he doesn't want (…

…envoy Steve Witkoff.During the meeting, where Witkoff requested the resumption of negotiations and praised Putin for releasing 74-year-old detained American citizen Stephen Hubbard, Putin agreed to resume talks involving Ukraine and the United States after November 10.However, the diplomatic gesture was immediately fol…

…wage was raised from N30,000 to N70,000 under the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024, after negotiations between the Federal Government, organised labour and other stakeholders. However, the unions’ latest demand for renegotiation signals that labour wants further engagement on wages and the broader economic pressures fac…

…increased from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000 under the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024, following negotiations involving the Federal Government, organised labour and other stakeholders. The unions’ renewed call for wage renegotiation reflects their demand for further discussions on pay and the economic pressures facing workers. O…

…release "out of respect for President Trump," while noting elsewhere that ongoing negotiations required maintaining certain policy stances. The release unfolds amid broader diplomatic friction between Washington and Kyiv regarding intelligence sharing, weapon supplies, and recent US waivers on certain Russian sanctions…

…Aminu Musa, 'm', aged 20, who kept and guarded the victim while coordinating ransom negotiations, was arrested. "The operational SIM card used in negotiating the ransoms was successfully recovered during the operation. "During interrogation, the suspects confessed to conspiring with the following gang members who are c…

…that its position would remain unchanged until concrete progress was achieved through negotiations.It also advised members to rely on official communications from the branch leadership for clarification rather than information circulating through unofficial channels.While appreciating members for their sacrifices, disc…

…two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government over rising petrol prices and fresh wage negotiations remains in force. The NLC president, Joe Ajaero, made the position clear on Monday in Abuja, where he criticised the implementation of the 2024 minimum wage agreement and called for urgent measures to address the rising c…

…Trump expressed concern that deep strikes into Russian territory could disrupt peace negotiations.He stated that he does not want to drive Moscow away from the bargaining table and accused Zelensky of resisting efforts to conclude the war. The diplomatic rift expanded after Trump signed an executive order waiving Congr…

…Al-Ahsa Criminal Court. Faizer Mustafa, a Sri Lankan lawmaker who is involved in legal negotiations with Saudi Arabia regarding Sivarasa's case, confirmed to BBC Sinhala that Saudi Arabia had overturned the death sentence, adding that they are reviewing the Supreme Court's latest ruling. Sivarasa's family had earlier s…

…cocoa- and coffee-producing countries intend to advance at continental and international negotiations. These include reserving the terms “cocoa” and “coffee” for farmed products, advocating mandatory “Cell-Cultured Product” labelling at the Codex Alimentarius, and proposing a one per cent adaptation levy on revenues fr…

…need for stronger coordination among creditors, greater transparency in sovereign debt negotiations and more effective participation by private creditors in debt restructuring. The G-24 said these measures would help improve the international debt resolution framework, reduce prolonged uncertainty for countries facing…

…Haram/ISWAP terrorist group when you established unauthorised communication and ransom negotiations with its members, contrary to Section 26(2)(a) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and punishable under Section 24(1)(a) of the same Act.” COUNT TWO “That you, Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, adult male of…

…remained under the control of our captors. THE NIGHTMARE BEGAN On Friday, 2nd October, negotiations for our release began at about 7 p.m. We were given phones to call our families and tell them what was happening. I called my father, Chief Sunday Ibi, and Ols Sally Sewuese Ukule, who was my course representative during…

Social commentator Solomon Buchi has strongly criticized Nigerian men who engage in negotiations with their female love interests regarding monthly stipends or upkeep allowances. Buchi's remarks came in response to a viral video showing a woman telling a prospective boyfriend that she requires a minimum of ₦500,000 mon…

…The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, announced the decision on Friday after negotiations over staff welfare and the implementation of outstanding agreements, bringing relief to students and parents affected by the disruption. In a joint statement, the union leaders described the development as an important s…

…confidant, and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, as Washington seeks to revive negotiations that have yielded little progress. With winter approaching, the prospect of continued fighting and attacks on vital infrastructure has added urgency to the search for a settlement against a backdrop of deadly Russian at…

…rulers, students, parents and other stakeholders for their support throughout the negotiations. It said the collective efforts of these groups contributed significantly to the negotiation process, which centred on improved staff welfare and the implementation of outstanding academic agreements. In a statement jointly i…

…Trump confidant, and Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, as Washington seeks to revive negotiations that have yielded little progress. US negotiators have since been developing fresh proposals with Russian and Ukrainian officials, a source familiar with the discussions told AFP. Ukraine has indicated a willingness to…

…are talking about,” he said. The NLC chairman maintained that the union remained open to negotiations but would not suspend the industrial action without a satisfactory resolution of the issues affecting teachers.

A mother revealed that abductors initially demanded N50 million per victim before negotiations brought the figure down significantlyThe family sent three representatives to meet the kidnappers in Ibadan and later converted the ransom money to dollars in Imo StateNigeria Police Force confirmed the victims were rescued o…

…him into the bush. The kidnappers subsequently contacted the victim's family, and after negotiations, the family reportedly paid millions of naira as ransom for his release. Sources said the kidnappers later contacted the three suspects and handed the boy over to them with instructions to return him to his family after…

…Tuesday, said, “The 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement was signed in December 2025 after years of negotiations between the Federal Government and the union. The provisions of the agreement requiring domestication at LAUTECH had been processed and approved by the university’s Governing Council and brought to the attention of the V…

…Punch on Google According to him, the kidnappers eventually reduced their demand after negotiations failed to yield the expected payment. “Eventually, they (kidnappers) got tired, and the last thing they asked for then, I think, was a ₦150,000 recharge card, and even that I said I was not going to pay. Somebody from th…