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EFCC operatives apprehend 11 people suspected to be involved illegal mining with 8 truckloads of assorted minerals in Ilorin, Kwara State

Illegal mining: EFCC nabs 11 suspects, 8 truckloads of assorted minerals in Kwara

In a statement by Dele Oyewale, its spokesperson, EFCC said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, May 5, 2024, upon…
Wale Edun says Nigeria's macroeconomic reforms had begun yielding results, with improved growth momentum and greater stability.

Wale Edun didn’t propose N105,000 as minimum wage – Presidency

By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Presidency on Thursday rubbished claims that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,…
Okafor

Nigerian Eze Josiah jailed 2 years over $300 fraud

Delivering judgment, Justice Aliyu Shafa, also gave Eze Josian an option of a fine of N500, 000. Shafa ordered the…
Sanusi

Emir of Kano: Court sets date to rule on jurisdiction

Counsel to Sanusi, Barrister Muhamud A. Magaji, urged the court to decline the temptation of accepting the plaintiff’s narrative that…

Tenure of Pro-Wike Rivers APC Caretaker Committee extended by 6 months

It would be recalled that amidst controversies in November,23, 2023, the APC National Working Committee dissolved the Rivers State Executives…
Candidate of NNPP in the 21 September governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Azemhe Azena, has suspended from the party.

Edo gov. election: NNPP candidate, Azemhe Azena, suspended

The suspension notice by his Ward 10 executives in Etsako East local government area of the state, dated June 3,…
VIDEO: Sanwo Olu awards LASU best graduating student with N10 million

VIDEO: Sanwo- Olu rewards LASU’s best graduating student with N10m

Acknowledging the institution's governing council for fostering discipline and diligence, Sanwo-Olu praised LASU's reputation as Nigeria's premier state university and…
Bwala visited Tinubu in France

What will make me withdraw my support for Tinubu – Daniel Bwala

A former spokesman of the Atiku-Okowa 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, Daniel Bwala, he would work away because his support for President…
Yobe Microfinance Bank offers civil servants opportunity to take loans to buy animals for sacrifice during the coming Eid el-Adha celebration.

Eid el-Adha: Bank unveils N150m ram loan for Yobe civil servants

The bank said it has set aside a N150 million facility to enable its customers to buy animals for the…

World Environment Day: Lagos urges residents to plant trees to mitigate climate change

The Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated the urgent need for everyone to focus on tree planting in order to…

World environment Day: NNPC Foundation plants 70 trees in FGGC, Benin

By Jethro Ibileke As part of activities marking the World Environment Day, the Management of NNPC Foundation Limited on Wednesday…
Peter Obi reacts to the killing of crew members of pay tv television service provider Supersport in Ihiala area of Anambra State.

Labour Party recants on ‘Obidient Directorate’ after Peter Obi’s disclaimer

Obi had in a statement issued on Wednesday evening opposed the move to formally incorporate the Obidient Movement into the…

Transforming Lives: Reckitt’s Agbara Factory Marks 44th Anniversary with Global CEO

Reckitt remains dedicated to building healthier communities and contributing to a cleaner and healthier world through continuous innovation, strategic investments,…
Adedayo urges Nigerians to give President time to salvage nation

Breaking: Edun submits new minimum wage proposal cost to Tinubu

Tinubu had given the minister 48 hours to come up with a new minimum wage proposal after Labour unions rejected…
Naira fluctuations have prompted businesses to adapt, says Bunmi Adeleye of Retail Supermarkets Nig. Ltd, owners of Shoprite Nigeria.

Naira Abuse: Lawyer calls for amendment of CBN Act

He, therefore, urged the national assembly to strike out the section of the law.
Sunday

Group welcomes 300% increase in salaries of judicial officers 

AJA also appealed to the Federal Government to extend the gesture to all other workers.
Oluwo: MURIC replies Traditional Religion Worshippers Association

Nigeria not ripe for state police – Oluwo tells Tinubu

Meanwhile Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, at a recent national dialogue on state police held in Abuja, faulted…
Onanuga

Presidency disowns leaked documents on fiscal policy proposals

"We call on the media to always exercise necessary checks and restraints in the use of documents that do not…
NDLEA

NDLEA arrests intending pilgrims with cocaine in Lagos

"The Agency will work with our counterparts in Saudi Arabia to ensure that the designated recipients of seized illicit drug…
Almajirai

Gombe to create ID cards for Almajirai

Aminatu said that her office would collaborate with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, to register all the Almajirai in…
Ozekhome

Ozekhome lauds Tinubu over return to old National Anthem

According to him, a change of anthem is not the same as that of the constitution which requires town hall…

Current minimum wage doesn’t reflect current economic realities – Rep Olajide

The lawmaker lamented that an average Nigerian worker cannot afford to buy a bag of rice, let alone meet their…
Deputy Senate President, Dr. Barau Ibrahim Jibrin

Deputy Senate President Barau kicks against Ranches Commission bill

Barau on Wednesday, stoked heated debate as he expressed rejection, but was the lone voice as other Senators who contributed…
Rep Yusuf Gagdi (APC/Plateau) donates 400 rams and N20 million to his constituents ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

Boko Haram activities striving in Plateau – House of Reps

A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi said the presence of terrorists on the plateau is fueling…
Peter Obi reacts to the killing of crew members of pay tv television service provider Supersport in Ihiala area of Anambra State.

Obidients are in different political parties – Peter Obi

“Our focus remains steadfast on driving positive change and promoting a New Nigeria for all. This is who we are…
NDIC says it has paid 82.36% depositors with above N5m as insured sum in the defunct Heritage Bank, while working to reach 17.64 % others

Revocation of Heritage Bank’s licence will stabilise financial system – Experts

He, however, said that efforts should be made to protect the depositors and employees of the liquidated bank
Sunday

Fake drug: Trial of Indian businessman adjourned

The two defendants who pleaded not guilty when they were arraigned before the court are currently on bail.
Police said the parcel allegedly containing 113.93 grams of gold worth over N20m was sent to a recipient in Minna, Niger State from Abuja

Police foil abduction of traditional ruler in Kaduna, wife missing

The statement, however, called for calm with a view to allowing the government to live up to its responsibility.

Women Affairs minister mourns NCWS National President

The minister, therefore, urged NCWS members to emulate her exemplary lifestyle by working together to ensure that women occupy their…
EFCC

Olukoyede cautions youths against peer pressure

Olukoyede urged the students to recognise and manage peer pressure properly by noting when such promptings conflict with good morals…