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Sacrifices made by Abiola, others for democracy can never be repaid – Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"We lost great heroes and heroines along the way. In this struggle, the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential…

Minimum wage: Tinubu to send bill to National Assembly to enshrine agreement

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The president, in his Democracy Day Speech, said the economy had been in desperate need of reform for decades and…

Tinubu salutes heroes, heroines of democracy (Full text of Democracy Day broadcast)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The sacrifices of General Alani Akinrinade, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, Professor Wole Soyinka, Chief Ralph Obioha, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, among many…

Democracy Day: DSS alleges plot to undermine national security

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The DSS said this in a statement by its spokesperson, Peter Afunaya on Tuesday evening. It, however, added that it…

Hunter Biden convicted on three counts federal felony gun charges

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The jury deliberated after listening to a week of witness testimony about the 54-year-old's drug addiction.

Five dead, 60 hospitalised as Cholera outbreak hits Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed that cases of severe gastroenteritis had been reported in communities around…

Tinubu to address Nation on Democracy Day

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ngelale said television, radio, and other electronic media outlets were enjoined to plug in to the network services of the…

Katsina massacre: Tinubu orders security agencies to go after assailants

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

But reacting in a statement issued by his spokesman on Tuesday, Tinubu strongly condemned the recent spate of attacks against citizens…

FG rakes in N1.43 trillion from VAT in first quarter of 2024

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its June report, local payments recorded were N663.18 billion, Foreign VAT…

Malawi’s Vice President Chilima, nine others dead in plane crash

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The plane went missing on Monday which led to serious searches lasting throughout the night before it was discovered that…

Democracy Day: FG declares Wednesday public holiday

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“The minister also called on Nigerians and friends of Nigeria to appreciate the progress that has been made, and look…

Minimum Wage: Why Tinubu is yet to get Tripartite Committee report

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“The SGF thanked the chairman of the committee, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, and members for their commitment and sacrifices.”

Breaking: Tinubu fires Arase, appoints Retired DIG Argungu as PSC Chairman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Argungu was born on 10th July, 1957. He joined the Nigeria Police Force as Cadet ASP in 1984 and retired…

Super Eagles’ World Cup hope in jeopardy, crash to Benin Republic

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Squirrels broke Nigeria's heart three minutes into first half added time as Steve Mounie buried the ball inside the…

Sanwo-Olu emerges Southwest Governors’ chairman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

At the meeting were Governors Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ademola Adeleke (Osun) and Biodun Oyebanji…

Fubara in trouble as court validates pro-Wike lawmakers’ seats

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The 27 lawmakers had announced their defection to the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC some months ago. Subsequently, there have…

Tinubu makes top appointments for NCCC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Her appointment is in accordance with his commitment to actualize Nigeria's green industrial vision, boost investor confidence, and unlock sustainable…

Tinubu govt sued over failure to account for past loans

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“The Nigerian Constitution, Freedom of Information Act, and the country’s anti-corruption and human rights obligations rest on the principle that…

11,794 Nigerians killed in lethal violence in 2023, Borno worst hit – Report

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the report, rural banditry and kidnapping remained prevalent in many states, saying in 2023, Borno State recorded the…

Breaking: Tinubu names Abuja road after Chinua Achebe

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Commissions the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District of Abuja. Names road after Nigerian…

FG offers Labour N62,000 as new national minimum wage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to him, "we are almost there because are just about to sign the dot and there will be a…

World Cup qualifier: Eagles churn out another disappointing draw against South Africa

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru equalised for the Eagles a minute after the restart after a good assist from Alex Iwobi. He buried…

N60,000 minimum wage not sustainable, can’t fly – Governors

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the statement, "all things considered, the NGF holds that the N60,000 minimum wage proposal is not sustainable and…

Tariff hike: Tribunal fines Multichoice N150m, 1-month DSTV, GOTV free access

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The three-member tribunal chaired by Thomas Okosun in a ruling, found Multichoice culpable of contempt, by flouting its earlier order…

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

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

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

Breaking: Edun submits new minimum wage proposal cost to Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Tinubu had given the minister 48 hours to come up with a new minimum wage proposal after Labour unions rejected…

Presidency disowns leaked documents on fiscal policy proposals

Paul Dada

2 years ago

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

Senate passes bill approving 300% salary increase for judicial officers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The bill was transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu for consideration and passage.

Shutdown of National Grid is economic sabotage, perpetrators must be held accountable – Reps

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The lawmakers also said they acknowledged the recent industrial action undertaken by the NLC and the TUC due to the…

Tinubu fires message to first elected female president of Mexico

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Sheinbaum won the Mexican presidential election by a landslide, becoming the first female President in the country since its independence…

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