…wageLegit.ng earlier reported that the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, wrote to the Labour Minister on October 13, 2026, rejecting the government's position on when a minimum wage review should start.Minister of Labour, Dr Muhammed Dingyadi, told the NLC that commencing a fresh review barely two years after the N70,000 wage…

…Tope Alabi’s threat of legal action over claims linking her to the death of gospel minister Toluwanisings, a freed Benue graduate’s account of how an AI-generated photograph allegedly influenced a N4m ransom demand, and the NCDC’s monitoring of 53 contacts linked to the Ebola case. Meanwhile, the political futures of f…

…had adopted."Our culture is not evil at all. There are some practices we have to modernise, but everything should still give glory to God," he said.He lamented that many Yoruba children could no longer speak the language, greet elders properly or bear names that reflect their heritage.According to him, values such as r…

…health workers, who are at risk of exposure when suspected cases are not promptly recognised and managed.“Protecting healthcare workers is essential to protecting the communities they serve,” Idris said.The confirmed case followed an alert from a private health facility on October 19. According to the situation report,…

…made the appeal in a statement on Sunday following a briefing.He urged the Tinubu administration to immediately put an end to what he described as the dangerous ethnic profiling of Fulani pastoralists."Livestock is a N30 trillion economy. It cannot be treated with levity," he said.According to him, Fulani pastoralists…

The Founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has warned Christians against buying Christmas clothes when they have not paid their tithes, describing the act as very dangerous.Pastor Ibiyeomie gave the warning while preaching in his church in a sermon video which has now gone viral on social media.In the…

…his singing earned him a scholarship from the Rivers State Government during the administration of former Governor Nyesom Wike He said the scholarship was intended to cover his secondary and tertiary education, adding that although he was initially too young to understand the magnitude of the opportunity, it inspired h…

…or a valid visa.FG Places 44 Ebola Contacts on 21-Day No-Fly ListIn Nigeria, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, has placed 44 people linked to a confirmed Ebola case in Nigeria on a no-fly list. Legit.ng reports that Health Minister Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate confirmed that 44 close contact…

…as the heat wave intensifies nationwide. Soludo, founder of the non-governmental organisation Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, also urged relevant agencies to pay special attention to the elderly, babies, and people living with hypertension, diabetes, or kidney disease, saying they may be more vulnerable to extreme he…

…attack while his friends helplessly watched on. Obanyeli Jesse Chima had recently finished his studies and was set to celebrate his birthday with his friends, MyLondon reported on October 2026. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Chima was meeting up with his friend Eva and her partner to celebrate their birthdays togethe…

…arrested six additional suspected terrorist collaborators during a follow-up raid in Benisheikh, Kaga, at about 6:20 a.m. on Oct. 24. “The arrests brought the number of suspects apprehended in connection with the investigation to 11, including five earlier arrests. “Items listed as recovered during the raid included an…

Police arrested 1,314 people in weekend protests across France, the interior ministry said Sunday, adding that 53 officers were hurt in clashes. The arrests occurred as violence broke out on the margins of mass demonstrations in major cities on Saturday over the high cost of living. It was the second consecutive weeken…

…as a significant step in the Service's efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and organised smuggling. He said the operation demonstrated the Unit's determination to protect Nigeria's biodiversity and disrupt criminal networks exploiting the country's borders and waterways. "Pangolins are protected under the Convention…

…issued a 24-hour ultimatum to a Canada-based cleric known on Facebook as Pastor Tayo Ministries, demanding the immediate removal of posts accusing her of involvement in the death of fellow gospel artiste Toluwanisings, whose legal name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji.Through her solicitors at Oakmount Legal Practitioners,…

…you are the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Minister, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, this is under your watch and today our river has been bastardized.” And to the companies: “If they are tired of exploiting our oil, they should leave our environment.” Uncomfortable truth from with…

…criminal activities.” The Police further urged medical practitioners, hospital administrators, and other healthcare workers to promptly notify the Police of anyone seeking treatment for gunshot injuries suspected to be connected with this incident. “Reports may be made through the nearest police station or the command’…

…an experienced public servant, and a notable figure in Nigeria’s political and administrative landscape”. Akinwamide said Osunyikanmi’s career was marked by contributions to education, public administration and national service.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Dr. Osunyikanm…

…Hospital, where members interacted with patients, healthcare workers and hospital administrators, offering support and conveying a message of care and encouragement from the First Lady. Among those who participated in the outreach were Senator Binta Masi Garba, Senator Olujimi, Elizabeth Ogenyi, Ada Ode and Gloria Akob…

…happens when the emergency passes? Do the taps still run? Are protective supplies replenished? Can hospitals still isolate suspected cases safely? And do health workers have the equipment and practical support to implement the precautions they have been trained to observe? For infectious disease experts, Nigeria’s late…

…Immediately after her retirement, she went to the National Pension Commission administrator in Abeokuta to update her account. There, it was confirmed that she had about N4m. We learnt that her benefits had been under-calculated. It was not only her; some of her colleagues were also affected. When this was discovered,…

…case of JED is understood, the company is wrong to inflict collateral and vicarious punishment on innocent Benue people.He said JED's case is fully understood but warned against collateral and vicarious punishment, arguing that the development is not good for the Benue people and even the image of the electricity distr…

…still come on them. Speaking during a fellowship at God’s People Worldwide Prayer Ministry, while reviewing his administration’s efforts to curb kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes in Edo State, said insecurity was one of the biggest worries he met on assuming office. Okpebholo said that he raised the state of…

…investigate a traveller who later tested positive for Ebola in Nigeria. The Ugandan Ministry of Health announced the restriction on Friday and reinstated traveller locator forms to support contact tracing and follow-up.In a statement signed by Director General of Health Services Charles Olaro, the ministry said availab…

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike took aim at Peter Obi's public image and governance record at a Rivers State town hallWike made explosive allegations about billions of naira and millions of dollars spent under a previous Rivers State administrationThe minister also revealed the Rainbow Coalition's plans ahead of the 2027 elec…

…some concert proceeds would reportedly go to the Palestinian Youth Movement.The organisation has faced allegations of links to terrorist groups and of celebrating their activities. It denies those allegations. The letter also criticises the movement over a social media post following the October 7 attacks in Israel tha…