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Poverty: Tinubu sets target of $1 trillion economy by 2030

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

To bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that…

Kano: NDLEA secures four convictions in one day

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

These convictions were all within the short stint of Hon. Justice MS Shuaibu of the Federal High Court - Court…

List of governors who announced over 70,000 minimum wage

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

This decision, endorsed by President Bola Tinubu on July 29, 2024, comes after intense negotiations between the Tripartite Committee, including…

What Tinubu told Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, on his 50th Birthday

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The President further commended the Ooni’s tireless advocacy for youth and women empowerment through education and entrepreneurship, alongside his philanthropic…

Tension as CNG explosion rocks Benin, three injured

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The explosion reportedly happened while filling CNG into the newly installed gas tank of an Audi vehicle, which was brought…

How Gowon’s policies, programmes cemented Nigeria’s unity – Etsu Nupe

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Etsu Nupe also recalled that Gowon gallantly fought on the side of Nigeria during the country’s civil war, which…

How female POS operator facilitated ₦4 million kidnap ransom for just ₦40,000

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Edafe pointed to the alarming case of the female operator, cautioning others that participating in such deals could lead to…

Labour lauds Sanwo-Olu over N85,000 minimum wage

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Adejumo urged the governor to sustain the tempo in other areas.

Man dies after alleged marathon sex in Niger State lodge

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

1 year ago

In a statement issued on Thursday, the police spokesman, SP Wasi’u Abiodun, provided details surrounding the incident, which took place…

Air Force takes relief materials to Borno flood victims

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The statement further said: “This mission underscores the NAF’s commitment to providing timely humanitarian assistance, especially in regions severely impacted…

Bello, Wike: Agenda for Tinubu

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“I don’t think there is any understanding we had that I haven’t kept. There is no understanding that we had…

We arrested 1,274 in nine months – Kano Police

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Command also recovered ₦241,000.00 suspected to be counterfeit currency, 35,142,000:00, 226 mobile phones.

Unhealthy foods jeopardising our future, say Nigerian youths

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The statement further referenced the danger of tobacco smoking and related products being aggressively marketed by the industry to young…

Lagos set to translate laws into Yoruba

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The initiative, which will utilise OpenAI’s GPT-4 technology for the translation process, aims to ensure that the diverse Yoruba-speaking population…

Jigawa tanker Inferno: FRSC harps on safety precautions

Paul Dada

1 year ago

Meanwhile, a mass burial has been held for the 147 victims who died while scooping fuel from the tanker wreckage.

Shettima arrives in Sweden

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The objective of the visit is to boost trade and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Sweden.

EFCC Arrests 36 Yahoo boys in Onitsha

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The suspects were arrested on October 11, 2024 following actionable intelligence linking them with suspected online criminal activities.

NGF says Jigawa explosion deaths saddening, worrisome

Paul Dada

1 year ago

“The reported circumstances of the incident are worrisome, and we are therefore urging citizens to avoid taking advantage of petrol…

Abuja Municipal Area Council goes tough on residents dumping wastes in drainage channels

Paul Dada

1 year ago

We have been warning the people against it, soon we will start imposing fines,” he said.

We do not owe Libya an apology – FG

Paul Dada

1 year ago

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by…

Diminishing ISPs are a Growing Hurdle to Nigeria’s Broadband Goal

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 year ago

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been pressured about the issue from various industry executives. It has acknowledged the drop-off…

Customs strike again! N1.1 billion worth of deadly drugs seized at Apapa Port

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Olomu revealed that the seized items included 236,783 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine and Barcadin cough syrup, packed in…

No vacuum in leadership: Presidency clears air on Tinubu, Shettima’s absence

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, reassured Nigerians…

EMPOWERHER 2024: A Celebration of Women’s Health, Justice, and Empowerment

Michael Adesina

1 year ago

By Ijeoma Onyeaghala In a powerful gathering to champion women’s health, justice, farming, education, and economic support, the EMPOWERHER 2024…

Sanwo-Olu unveils N85,000 minimum wage for Lagos workers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the minimum wage for workers in the state has…

Crackdown at sea: NDLEA shatters drug cartels with record seizures

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The NDLEA chief disclosed that 15 of the 41 suspects apprehended have already been prosecuted and jailed, with seized drugs…

Tinubu sends high-level delegation to Jigawa after tanker fire claims 105 lives

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

The delegation is set to visit the disaster site to evaluate the damage and meet with those injured in the…

Lagos sets ambitious goals for Agricultural transformation on World Food Day

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

To align with these objectives, Sanwo-Olu revealed plans to rebrand the Ministry of Agriculture as the Ministry of Agriculture and…

GITEX Nigeria: Lagos ready to host global tech event, says Hamzat

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 year ago

Hamzat highlighted the significance of hosting GITEX in Lagos, a city recognized for its vibrant tech landscape in Africa. He…

Burna Boy: Speed Darlington reveals ordeal in police detention

Taiwo Okanlawon

1 year ago

Speed Darlington, also known as Api, was released on bail on October 9 after spending five days in police custody…

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