The Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers kidnapped in Delta last Thursday night have regained freedom. The officers, who were released Sunday night, were said to have been kept by some drug barons within the locality. Spokesperson for the NDLEA Delta State Command, Mr John Kennedy, who confirmed the development in Asaba, said, “I want to confirm the release of our officers; ...

GistReel Four Nigerian Students have been sentenced to jail by a United Kingdom (UK) court for violent disorder after investigations into a gang fight that happened in Leicester in November 2021. The fight which happened in the early hours of November 4, 2021 involved weapons being used by the students including knives and a baseball bat. The gang fight also left a man who was 18 at the time with ...

Ekiti State Government has approved the immediate implementation of N70,000 minimum wage with consequential benefits for workers in the state civil service and local governments with effective payment from November. The State Head of Service, Dr Folakemi Olomojobi disclosed this in Ado Ekiti. Present at the occasion were the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), Mr Kolapo Olatunde, his ...

Following the Abia State Local Government Area election, Hon. Emeka Adiele, Labour Party Chairmanship Candidate for Ukwa West, hosted party members at his residence in Asa. Addressing a massive audience, the Labour Party leader voiced his sincere gratitude and acknowledgement to the party’s membership for their resolute support throughout the duration of his election campaign. Adiele during ...

A member of the House of Representatives from Osun State, Bamidele Salam, has called for collaboration among critical stakeholders to ensure full implementation of the Child Rights Act. Salam, who is founder of the Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV), spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the flag off of the 2024 National Children Leadership Conference being organised ...

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns about the global impact of inadequate sanitation, which is negatively affecting health, education, and livelihoods, especially for children and women. UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Bauchi, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, raises the concern during the 2024 World Toilet Day event held at Hazibal Hotel, Bauchi. Rafique explained that poor ...