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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 honour of the players from Imo State at the Government House in Owerri, Uzodinma lauded their efforts and encouraged them to continue bringing…
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 Local Government Area of Enugu State. The rescued victims were said to be returning from a traditional marriage ceremony at Ukehe, in Igbo-Etiti…
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 support them. This announcement came during a National Policy Dialogue , focusing on corruption, social norms, and behavioural change in Nigeria. The dialogue…
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, Godwin Emefiele. The development unfolded at the Federal High Court in Lagos, where the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry…
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 General of ARCON, made this directive known through a statement on Tuesday. According to Fadolape, the concept behind the billboards was not approved…
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 inflation rate experienced a year-on-year increase of 1.29 percentage points, soaring to 24.08 percent in July. This surge marks a notable rise from…
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. This move comes as a result of dissatisfaction with the current wages provided to employees in the sector. In a circular sent to…
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 private meeting with Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Former Edo state governor Oshiomhole pointed out…
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 only to offer immediate assistance but also to help affected individuals rebuild their lives and livelihoods. Furthermore, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)…
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has launched an innovative online top-up programme aimed at allowing Higher National Diploma (HND) holders to elevate their qualifications to Bachelor’s Degrees through a one-year online course, conducted in collaboration with accredited foreign universities. The initiative is designed to facilitate the upward mobility of HND holders and provide…