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Public service workers across Nigeria have announced a three-day warning strike from October 2 to 4, 2026, to protest the harsh economic conditions and push for better welfare. The strike starts at midnight on Friday and ends on Sunday. The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council told its national and state leaders to mobilise workers immediately. The order came in a circular dated October 1, 2026, signed by the council's National Secretary, Olowoyo Gbenga. The council said it acted because the Federal Government allegedly ignored demands sent to President Bola Tinubu in a letter dated September 21. It called on workers in federal, state and local government offices to join, saying workers and their families are carrying the heaviest burden of the crisis. It described the hardship as unbearable and frustrating. Its demands include cutting petrol price to ₦500 per litre, an immediate wage award for workers and a tripartite committee to negotiate a new national ...

The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, through the State’s Executive Council, has adopted a harmonised retirement age of sixty-five (65) years and a maximum of forty (40) years of pensionable service, for teachers in the public service of Ekiti State. The statement was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the State’s Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun. During the meeting, the SEC approved the domestication of the Teachers’ Harmonised Retirement Age Act 2022 to address workforce needs in the state’s school system and retain experienced educators to improve learning outcomes. The statement reads, “In line with the Federal Government Circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Education (Circular No: FME/HRM/S.234/II dated 23rd June, 2022), the Ekiti State Government has adopted a harmonized retirement age of sixty-five (65) years and a maximum of forty (40) years of pensionable service, whichever comes first, for teachers in ...

The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, through the State’s Executive Council, has adopted a harmonised retirement age of sixty-five (65) years and a maximum of forty (40) years of pensionable service, for teachers in the public service of Ekiti State. The statement was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the State’s Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun. During the meeting, the SEC approved the domestication of the Teachers’ Harmonised Retirement Age Act 2022 to address workforce needs in the state’s school system and retain experienced educators to improve learning outcomes. The statement reads, “In line with the Federal Government Circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Education (Circular No: FME/HRM/S.234/II dated 23rd June, 2022), the Ekiti State Government has adopted a harmonized retirement age of sixty-five (65) years and a maximum of forty (40) years of pensionable service, whichever comes first, for teachers in ...

A Gombe-based cardiologist, Dr Abubakar Sani, says excessive consumption of sugary drinks increases risk of cardiovascular diseases in children. He said excessive consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) might predispose children to the risk of heart disease, hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Sani, a consultant cardiologist, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. He cautioned against excessive consumption of sugary drinks, in view of the prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) linked to consuming such drinks. Sani said more attention needs to be drawn towards the health impact of such drinks on the heart health of children. READ ALSO:  Five ways to build consistency daily in your life “Many parents regularly include numerous sugary juices and other SSBs in their children’s school lunch, which are unhealthy for them. “Children consuming too many sugary drinks can also expose them to serio...

Consistency is often the difference between people who make steady progress and those who keep starting over. While motivation can come and go, learning how to build consistency daily helps you stay committed to your goals even on days when enthusiasm is low. True growth is not about doing big things once in a while, but about showing up regularly in small but meaningful ways. When you build consistency daily, you create routines that support discipline, focus and long-term success.  In this article, Tribune Online takes a look at five practical ways to build consistency daily in your life. • Start with small and realistic goals One of the easiest ways to lose consistency is by setting goals that are too big to maintain. Starting small makes it easier to stay committed and avoid burnout. When goals feel achievable, you are more likely to return to them every day. Small actions done consistently often lead to bigger results over time. • Create a simple routine Having a r...