The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says contrary to claims by the Minster of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige that it was illegal for aggrieved Nigerian workers to lock-out government officials, labour laws recognizes lock-out and picketing as a tool for the advancement of their demands.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday visited Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital, in furtherance of his quest to secure the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2019 general elections. The former Vice President was received at the Akure Airport by the Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, before driving by road to Ado Ekiti.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will attend the 48th World Economic Forum taking place from the 23rd to 26th January in Davos, Switzerland. The theme of this year’s edition of the WEF is “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World”, with emphasis on finding ways to reaffirm international cooperation on shared interests on matters such as the global economy, international security and the environment.

The Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge line has reportedly commenced daily express train service from Abuja to Kaduna. The Principal Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mrs. Nafisa Bello stated this on Thursday in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

FCT Command of the Nigeria Police has debunked media reports that it effected the arrest of former Minister of Education and co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Campaign, Oby Ezekwesili along with other members at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, during the groups daily sit-out.

A major opposition party in Osun State, South-West Nigeria, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says party will not participate in the Local Government election slated for Saturday, Jan. 27. Speaking to newsmen in Osogbo during the party’s New Year prayer programme, the state chairman, Mr Soji Adagunodo said the party would not participate in an election not recognised by the constitution. “We have a national constitution and we are running a federal system of government in Nigeria.