In Abuja, sources with direct knowledge of the ongoing negotiations reported that Organized Labour, consisting of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), convened on Monday to finalize…
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APC Responds to Potential Merger Between Atiku, Obi for 2027 Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has addressed recent rumors suggesting that Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar are considering forming a new political platform ahead…
Peter Okoye Opens Up About Hair Transplant Journey in Turkey
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P, recently underwent a hair transplant surgery in Istanbul, Turkey, shedding light on his struggle with baldness and his quest for renewed confidence. Okoye…
FG Constitutes Governing Councils for Tertiary Institutions
In a significant administrative overhaul, the Federal Government of Nigeria has constituted the governing councils of 111 federal tertiary institutions, comprising 24 colleges of education, 37 polytechnics, and 50 universities. The announcement…
Notorious Kidnapper Evans Opts for Plea Deal Amid Fresh Murder Charges
The re-arraignment of Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, infamously known as Evans, and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, was postponed at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja. Evans, a convicted kidnapping kingpin, faces new charges of…
Premier League to Vote on VAR Abolition Amid Controversy
Despite calls from Wolverhampton Wanderers to abolish VAR, the Premier League is unlikely to discard the technology before the next season. The proposal, which will be voted on at the annual general…
FG’s N48,000 Minimum Wage Proposal Sparks Labour Union Outrage
Labour unions across Nigeria have expressed outrage following the federal government’s proposal of a new minimum wage set at N48,000 for workers nationwide. The contentious proposal was presented during a tripartite committee…
Emefiele Granted Bail: Denies N684.5 Million Note Printing Allegations
In a recent development at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, the immediate former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, was granted bail of N300…
Arrested: Portable’s Attempt to Evade Police by Jumping Over a Gate
Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, found himself in a dramatic arrest situation when he attempted to evade Lagos State Police Command agents by jumping over a gate on Tuesday. The singer’s…
Nigeria Inaugurates Largest Lithium Processing Plant in Nasarawa State
In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s industrial sector, President Bola Tinubu presided over the opening ceremony of the country’s largest lithium ore processing plant in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The event, held in…
Enugu State Governor Offers N10 Million Bounty for Killers of Police Officers
In the wake of the tragic killings of two police officers in Enugu State, Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has taken decisive action by placing a N10 million bounty on the heads of…
Senate Approves Death Penalty for Nigerian Drug Traffickers
In a decisive move aimed at combatting the menace of drug trafficking, the Nigerian Senate has passed a bill that imposes the death penalty on individuals found guilty of trafficking hard drugs…
Gov. Otti Exposes Alleged N10 Billion Misappropriation in Abia State Airport Project
The controversy surrounding the purported misappropriation of N10 billion in funds allocated for an airport project during former Abia State governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s administration has intensified, with current Governor Alex Otti vowing…
Prof., Ogbonna among Foreign Nationals to be Honored by Japanese Government
In a remarkable acknowledgment of academic excellence and international collaboration, Professor James Chukwuma Ogbonna, a distinguished microbiologist and former Deputy vice-chancellor at the University of Nigeria (UNN), is poised to receive a…
Binance Alleges $150 Million Bribe Demand by Nigerian Officials Amidst Legal Battle
A contentious legal battle has emerged between cryptocurrency platform Binance and Nigerian authorities, with allegations of a $150 million bribery demand surfacing amidst accusations of money laundering and tax evasion. The saga…
President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Two Weeks Overseas Engagements
After a two-week absence, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has returned to the nation’s capital, Abuja, amid speculation and anticipation. The President’s arrival at the Aso Rock Villa, his official residence, early Wednesday…
Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA Elimates IPOB/ESN Commander in Imo State
In a significant operation aimed at quelling the activities of criminal elements, troops of Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA successfully neutralized an IPOB/ESN commander in Imo State, Nigeria. Following the seizure…
CBN Mandates 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy for Banks
In a bid to bolster cybersecurity measures within the financial sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated a 0.5% transaction fee on cybersecurity for Nigerian deposit money banks. The levy,…
CBN’s New Cybersecurity Levy Exempts 16 Banking Transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a 0.5% cybersecurity fee on electronic transactions, effective from May 6, 2024. However, this levy does not apply to certain banking transactions, as outlined…
FG Directs 1.9 Million PoS Operators to Register
In response to legal requirements and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines, Point of Sale (PoS) companies are mandated to register their agents, merchants, and individuals with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)…