Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has praised the Super Falcons for their remarkable performance in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. During a reception in…
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Police, army rescue 5 kidnapped victims in Enugu
Enugu State Police Command on Tuesday said the operatives of the command in collaboration with the troops of the Nigerian Army rescued five victims allegedly kidnapped in a forest at Umulumgbe, Udi…
Minimum Wage Update: Nigerians to Receive ‘Survival Wage’ Enabling Better Livelihoods, Says Abbas”
Amidst the ongoing assessment of the minimum wage by federal lawmakers, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, mentioned that Nigerians would receive a ‘survival wage’ that could adequately…
FG Moves to Withdraw Firearms Case Against Suspended CBN Governor, Emefiele
In a surprising turn of events, the Federal Government has taken steps to withdraw the “illegal possession of firearms” case it previously filed against the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor,…
ARCON Directs Removal of Controversial Billboards “All Eyes on the Judiciary” Ahead of PEPT Verdict
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has issued an order for the immediate nationwide removal and destruction of billboards displaying the phrase “All eyes on the judiciary.” Olalekan Fadolape, the Director…
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 24.08% in July, Exceeding Projections
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July 2023, revealing a significant uptick in the country’s inflation rate. According to the data, the headline…
Aviation Security Workers to Embark on Strike Over Poor Wages
The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has issued a directive for workers in the Aviation Security and logistics sub-sector to initiate an immediate strike starting from Wednesday, August 16, 2023….
Tinubu inherited present economic challenges – Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing the Edo North Senatorial District, asserted in an interview that President Bola Tinubu inherited a challenging economic situation from the previous administration. Oshiomhole made this statement following a…
NEMA, Enugu Government assist flood victims
In an effort to provide aid to those affected by floods and disasters in Enugu State, the state government has contributed relief materials valued at over ₦80 million. These materials aim not…
PDP Member Slams Tinubu’s Economic Policies
Adetokunbo Pearse, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Presidential Campaign Council, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, particularly the removal of petrol subsidy, referring to it as a…
Ekpa Warns Oil Companies Against Disregarding Sit-At-Home Order
Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has issued a stern warning to oil-producing companies operating in the South-East region of Nigeria. He cautioned them…
CBN Reveals Plans to Bolster Naira Amid Slide
In a bid to curb the devaluation of the Nigerian currency, the naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has laid out a series of intervention measures that are set to be…
SERAP Launches Legal Action Against Akpabio, Abbas Over Proposed N110 Billion Expenditure
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken a firm legal stance against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas. SERAP has initiated legal proceedings…
Petrol will Never be Cheaper with More Refineries
Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has cast doubt on the notion that an increase in the number of operational Nigerian refineries would lead to a decrease…
El-Rufai Marries Second Wife
Bello El-Rufai, the son of Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, recently exchanged vows with Aisha Habibu in an intimate Nikkah ceremony held in Abuja. Aisha is the daughter of Colonel Habibu Shuaibu,…
Nigerian Air Force Aircraft Crashes En Route Minna
In a concerning development, an aircraft owned by the Nigerian Air Force has reportedly crashed. According to sources, the aircraft had taken off from Kaduna and was en route to Minna, the…
Chelsea agree £115 million Caicedo deal
According to reports on Monday, Chelsea have reached a British record transfer agreement of £115 million ($146 million, 133 million euros) for Moises Caicedo, the midfielder from Brighton and Hove Albion. The…
Review Committee Established for Board Appointments Following Dissolution of Agencies by Tinubu
In the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to dissolve the boards of various agencies in June 2023, a significant development has emerged as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
Nigerian Navy to Establish Operational Base in Enugu
The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to establish an operational base in Enugu State, aimed at bolstering security and safeguarding the state’s coastal regions. Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of the Naval…
Senators Threaten Drastic Action Against Senate President Over Controversial Statement
Senator Ali Ndume, the Senate Chief Whip, has revealed that a group of senators are prepared to take significant action against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, if he continues to make…