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Minimum wage: Osinbajo, Ngige, TUC meet

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, on Thursday held a closed door…

APC Govt focused on governance not 2023 – Oshiomhole

The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, says the governing party is focused on delivering good governance to…

Okorocha wants number of lawmakers reduced to save cost

Sen. Rochas Okorocha, (APC-Imo West) has called for a reduction in the number of legislators.

Wase congratulates Gov. Lalong over tribunal victory

Mr Ahmed Wase, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, has congratulated Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on his victory at the…
Nyesom Wike

Why Gov Wike should declare emergency in Agriculture – Labour Party

The Rivers State Chapter of Labour Party has advised Gov. Nyesom Wike to focus more on mechanised farming to boost…

NSCDC inaugurates agro-ranger unit in Yobe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday inaugurated an Agro-ranger unit to check farmers/herders clash in Yobe.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) and his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari.

Xenophobia: Buhari, Ramaphosa forge new strategy

President Muhamadu Buhari and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday in Pretoria, South Africa endorsed the establishment of…
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State

Kwara Assembly asks Gov Abdulrazaq to remove KWTV GM

The Kwara House of Assembly on Thursday called for the immediate sacking of the General Manager of Kwara State Television…

Sanwo-Olu makes fresh appointment for LASPARK

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mrs. Adetoun Ibilola Popoola as the new General Manager of the Lagos State…

Gen. Boroh docked for theft of Amnesty’s money

Brigadier General Tarelah Paul Boroh (rtd), former boss of Amnesty Programme and Hanafi Musa Moriki were docked today in Abuja…

Buhari: FG’s move to curb maternal mortality in right direction

Wife of Nigeria’s President, Aisha Buhari says the Federal Government’s zero tolerance declaration for maternal deaths in the country has…

Anti-graft war: EFCC, Indian Govt. to increase collaboration

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Indian government have agreed to pull more of their energies together…

344-year-old tortoise, Alagba dies after brief illness

The 344-year-old tortoise in the traditional ruler of Ogbomoso’s palace, popularly known as ‘Alagba’, has passed on.
Oil company, Shell says it exclusively paid $1.09 billion in corporate taxes and royalties to the Nigerian Government in 2023.

Shell inaugurates 34 projects in Delta communities

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Joint Venture (JV) has appealed to its host communities to continue…
NUT directs teachers not to participate in govt. planned test

National Devt: Buhari appreciates teachers’ contributions – Minister

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, says President Muhammadu Buhari will remain conscious and appreciative of the invaluable contributions of…
Ahmad Lawan, Senate President

NCC: Senate refers Buhari’s confirmation request to Committee

The Senate on Thursday considered President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for confirmation of Adeleke Moronfolu Adewolu as Executive Commissioner of the…

Buhari congratulates Alani Akinrinade at 80

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Alani Akinrinade,…

NIMC refocuses attention on NIN issuance

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says it is refocusing more attention on issuing National Identity Number (NIN) to speed…

Ogun Assembly reinstates suspended LG/LCDA Chairmen

Ogun State House of Assembly has lifted the suspension placed on the Chairmen of the the 20 Local Government Councils…

I deserve a Second Term – Obaseki

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo in Benin on Thursday said he deserved a second term to continue the developmental strides…
Forum of Nasarawa House of Legislative Aides appeal to the Speaker of the House of Assembly House, Dr Danladi Jatau to increase their salary

Nasarawa Assembly promises improved healthcare

Nasarawa State House of Assembly says it will give priority to the state health sectors to enable it achieve universal…
Federal High Court

Businessman gets N50m bail for laundering $420,000

A Lagos businessman, Yakub Mohammad was on Thursday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria for allegedly…

We’ve created stable environment for business – Sanwo-Olu

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said his government would continue to scale up the ease of…

Traffic gridlock: Lagos issues 7-day ultimatum to traders, transporters 

Lagos State Government on Thursday issued seven days ultimatum to traders, transporters and others obstructing traffic in some areas of…

Jonathan: Why I don’t comment on national issues

Journalist Frederick Nwabufo narrates his encounter with former President Goodluck Jonathan  and his responses to some questions at a conference…

Senate wants integration of “Almajiris” into educational system

The Senate urged the Federal Government to formulate policy to integrate Almajiris into the educational system to discourage them from…

Barack Obama celebrates “27 amazing years” with Michelle

Power couple Barack and Michelle Obama are celebrating their twenty-seventh wedding anniversary today, October 3.
Clement Illoh Onubuogo

Just IN: Federal Permsec Onubuogo jailed for SURE-P fraud

A former  Federal Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Clement Illoh Onubuogo has been sentenced to five …

How to wear the Pocket Watch With Ifeanyi Okafor Jr

By Funmilola Olukomaiya Men’s fashion, style, and arts enthusiast, Ifeanyi Okafor Jr, is a renowned menswear blogger who expresses style…
Nigerian Senate

Senate jacks 2020 budget to N10.72trn, passes MTEF/FSP

The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) submitted by President Muhammadu…