The Enugu Government, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) and Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) have traded blame for the ongoing strike by workers in the local government councils of the state.

The Plateau Government says it will partner with a private finance firm, United Capital, to clear the backlog of about N18 billion of gratuities, death benefits, and arrears of pension of its erstwhile civil servants.

The Chairman of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Katsina State chapter, Alhaji Musa Danhassan, has said that over 400 poultry farms have been shut down due to insecurity in parts of the state.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has hinted that the charge for waste evacuation may increase by 50 percent from Oct. 1.

Some users of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, have raised alarm over the level of non-compliance of filling stations to dispensing standards in Awka and other parts of Anambra.

The Comptroller–General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (CGIS), Mr. Idris Jere, on Wednesday warned officers to stay away from extortion and sharp practices in the processing of passports.

Mr. Cui Jianchun, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria said the Embassy is committed to strengthening Nigeria-China relations.

The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has eliminated a terrorist leader, Alhaji Shanono, and 18 of his foot soldiers in Kaduna State.