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In a startling revelation before the House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee, Kolo Haruna, the Special Assistant to the Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Muheeba Dankaka, has unveiled a disturbing job racketeering operation. Kolo detailed how he was involved in remitting proceeds from the sale of job positions to his principal. Kolo’s testimony…
In a bid to avert a potential nationwide industrial strike, the Nigerian federal government has reversed its decision to initiate contempt proceedings against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The government, through the Federal Ministry of Justice, had threatened to take the labour leaders to the National Industrial Court of Nigeria…
As tensions escalate in Niger Republic, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to convene an emergency summit in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting comes in the wake of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the country’s military junta to restore democratic governance. The junta’s response, closing Niger’s airspace, has raised concerns over…
Senate Suspends Screening of Festus Keyamo Amid Controversy The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has reportedly arrived at the Presidential Villa following a contentious session in the Senate. This session culminated in a motion to suspend the ongoing screening of Festus Keyamo, the ministerial nominee from Delta State. The motion to suspend…
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has refuted claims of a planned impeachment of his deputy, Philip Shaibu. In a press briefing held on Monday, Governor Obaseki suggested that the preemptive court action taken by Deputy Governor Shaibu to halt his purported impeachment was a response to his speculated plan to defect to the All…
In a day that witnessed both confirmations and uproar, the Nigerian Senate navigated through a challenging session as it screened and confirmed ministerial nominees. Notably, the confirmation process hit a roadblock for some prominent figures, and the session took an unexpected turn when the confirmation of three nominees, including Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Stella Okotete, and…
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has officially declared the release of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. This announcement was made during a press briefing on Monday, led by Mr. Patrick Areghan, the Head of the Nigeria Office of WAEC. With an air of joy and gratitude…
The British High Commission has announced the appointment of Mr. Jonny Baxter as the British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, Nigeria. This appointment comes as Mr. Baxter takes over from Ben Llewellyn-Jones (OBE), who recently completed a successful three-year term as Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. With a wealth of experience in diplomacy and…
A celebrated skit maker, Brain Jotter has achieved two significant milestones , having gotten one million YouTube subscribers and a brand new home. Known by his stage name, Brain Jotter, Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie is a talented online personality skilled in acting, comedy, screenwriting, and content production. Beginning his journey as an online comedian, he later…
Enugu State Government has taken a firm stance against criminal activities by prohibiting the unauthorized utilization of tinted glasses on vehicles within the state. This prohibition will be enacted four weeks from the issuance of this announcement, and enforcement will commence on Monday, September 4, 2023. According to a statement issued on Monday by the…