BREAKING: Trump agrees two-week ceasefire with Iran if Strait of Hormuz reopened

Follow Us: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
LATEST SCORES:
Loading live scores...

News

NLC

2024 most challenging year for Nigerian workers, says NLC

“I charge the conversation in the harmattan school to focus on identifying the kind of social contract that will take…
Obi

Tax reform bills: Obi calls for public hearing

“Furthermore, the government must sensitize the people and secure their buy-in for any policy changes. Trust and legitimacy are the…
Shyllon

Why Prince Yemisi Shyllon earned his fourth Honorary Doctorate

He emphasised the futility of pursuing material wealth without charity, reflecting on his experiences and quoting philosophers, religious texts, and…
NSCDC

NSCDC says student dumped by suspected ritualists in its custody

The girl was found wandering before she was brought to us. During interrogation, she said she did not know how…
Tinubu

Tax reform bills not to impoverish the north – Presidency

Relevant stakeholders and public analysts owe it a duty to properly educate themselves about the bills' contents and avoid misleading…
EFCC

EFCC makes single largest asset recovery in 21 years

The road to the final forfeiture of the property was paved by an interim forfeiture order, secured before the same…
Oyo

Oyo approves 70% budget increase for Persons with Disabilities

The Governor added that their capital budget was initially N492,000,000, while the Oyo State Agency for Persons with Disabilities' overhead…
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun

IGP orders investigation into alleged police brutality

The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to safeguarding citizens’ fundamental rights, promoting the rule of law, and improving operational…
Lagos

Plan your movement: Lagos shuts down key Victoria Island road for Christmas Parade

He explained that motorists heading to Eko Hotel Roundabout from VCP Hotel would be diverted to Jubril Martins Street, turning…
HIV

World AIDS Day: FCT places 61,384 people on treatment

Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCT Administration, stated this in Abuja on Monday, at a…
Women

Women farmers urge action against GBV

Sunday stressed that tackling GBV was essential for achieving food security, economic growth, and sustainable development
Farm Centre GSM market, o

Fire service saves 25 lives, property worth N78.5bn in three months 

According to the statistics, six lives were lost and property worth N11.3bn were destroyed in 288 fire incidents across the…
Okpebholo

Okpebholo reinstates AAU lecturers sacked by Obaseki

Governor Okpebholo’s administration emphasised its commitment to justice and fairness, stating: “The Government of Senator Monday Okpebholo believes in the…
Okpebholo

Okpebholo ends exclusion: Three judges finally sworn in

Addressing the ceremony, Okpebholo recounted his pledge during his inauguration to address the exclusion and expressed satisfaction in correcting the…
Lagos Govt gives 176 illegal estates in Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe axis of the state 21 days to process their layout approvals

Sanwo-Olu charges 2,000 technical college graduates to utilise skills to transform society

The governor celebrated not just the academic and technical achievements of over 2,000 graduates but also the remarkable potential they…
DAME 2024

DAME: Ajibade dedicates award to Macebuh, Olaniyan

Once again, I thank Mr Lanre Idowu and the Board of Trustees and judges of DAME for this award. And…
DAME 2024: Ajibade

Ajibade, Aigbogun, others honoured at DAME 2024: Full list of winners

Ajibade was presented with the DAME Honorary Fellowship Award while Aigbogun was honoured with the DAME Lifetime Achievement Award.
Fire

Ibadan: Fire razes shops at Moniya garage

Akinyinka said that the agency received a distress call about the fire incident from one Mr Adelola around 12:27 a.m.,…
Nigeria Police Force reacts to viral video of uniformed personnel in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of an accidented tanker

Police react to video of uniformed personnel scooping fuel from accidented tanker

Adejobi therefore alleged that those who released the viral video and trying to link the uniformed personnel to Nigeria were…
Mojola

Safety Commission, LASEPA amplify anti-smoking campaign in Lagos

Speaking on the initiative, the Director-General of LSSC, Mr. Lanre Mojola, outlined the health hazards of indoor smoking, including its…
Troops, including soldiers from neighbouring Nigeria, are to support the government and protect the country’s constitutional order, ECOWAS said in a statement.

Lingering speakership crisis in Liberian Parliament a litmus test for ECOWAS?

Analysts are of the view that there is an urgent need to resolve the lingering leadership crisis engulfing the nation’s…
Former President Obasanjo reacts to claims by ex Head of State Yakubu Gowon that he wrote a letter to late Abacha no to execute him

Obasanjo to Gowon: Thank you, I never knew you begged Abacha not to kill me

Abacha had detained Obasanjo and others over their alleged involvement in a coup plot to overthrow him. A military tribunal…
Borno Government unveils plans to construct an intra-city rail network to connect major markets, schools, others in the state capital.

Borno govt unveils plan for intra-city rail network

The plan for the rail project, which, if actualised, will be the first in northern Nigeria was unveiled by Alhaji…
President Bola Tinubu ro co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa

Tinubu to co-chair 11th session of Nigeria-South Africa BNC with Ramaphosa

According to the statement, the BNC will be preceded by a ministerial meeting on December 2, 2024, at the South…
Benue governor Hyacinth Alia gives March 30 deadline for his appointees seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign

Benue governor to inaugurate Gubernatorial Liaison Officers for LGs

The names of the GLO were released in a statement on Monday morning by Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary…
FRSC says operatives of its Rescue and Emergency Response team have rescued than six victims deadly container accidents in recent times.

FRSC: How we rescued 6 victims from deadly container accidents

Mohammed, in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide on Monday in Abuja, the FRSC…
Katsina Governor Dikko Umaru Radda approves implementation of N70,000 new minimum wage for all civil servants from December 2024.

Katsina govt approves N70, 000 minimum wage for workers

Governor Radda emphasized the importance of the wage adjustment, calling on civil servants to redouble their commitment to productivity, integrity…
Kano governor Abba Yusuf dissolves Ministry of Higher Education being overseen by his estranged deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

Kano exco approves N7.7 billion for multiple projects

The release issued by the Governor's spokesperson said the Executive Council Members granted the release of N304,000,000.00 for the settlement…
kaduna

Minimum Wage: You’re being unfair to us, Kaduna govt tells NLC

Sani’s Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, in a statement said it was a misrepresentation for the Nigerian Labour Congress…
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 repel terrorists’ attack in Borno

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.