< 1 mn read The Labour Party (LP) has announced a significant shift in its approach to the 2027 presidential race, declaring that the ticket is no longer exclusively reserved for former presidential candidate Peter Obi. National Chairman Julius Abure confirmed the change, stating that the move aligns with the party’s democratic values and commitment to inclusivity. In a […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has announced an increase in the fees for processing and acquiring Nigerian passports. This adjustment is part of ongoing efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport. According to a statement released by NIS spokesman DCI Kenneth Udo on August 21, 2024, […]
< 1 mn read On Saturday, during the #EndBadGovernance protest at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, police officers fired at both protesters and media reporters. The protesters, predominantly youths, had assembled at the officially designated site for the third day of the 10-day demonstration. At around 11:45 am, heavily armed officers arrived at the scene and instructed everyone […]
2 mn read The Borno Police Command reported that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Maiduguri led to the death of one man and injured 11 others with varying degrees of harm. Police Commissioner Yusuf Lawal provided this update in a statement on Friday, August 2, 2024. He explained that the explosion occurred during a protest against […]
2 mn read The Lekki Toll Gate has become a hot topic on X after reports emerged that protesters were arrested there and in various parts of Lagos, and subsequently taken to Panti. Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong claimed that the protesters were allegedly “seized by thugs at the Toll Gate” before being handed over to the police. […]
< 1 mn read The police spokesperson assured that Akwa Ibom continues to be peaceful and emphasized that the police will persist in safeguarding all residents. Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom, CP Waheed Ayilara, has issued a warning against the dissemination of false information during the nationwide protests to prevent undue alarm. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP […]
< 1 mn read The Corps Commandant announced that an investigation has been initiated and legal action will be pursued against those responsible for the crimes. NSCDC Detains Looters from NCC Industrial Park in Kano, Recovers Stolen Goods The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano has detained 15 alleged looters across various locations in the state. […]
2 mn read Adegboruwa had earlier demanded that the statewide demonstrations halt since demonstrators were being infiltrated by fifth columnists. The #EndBadGovernance protest organizers have vowed to keep up the countrywide protests until President Bola Tinubu responds to their demands. On Friday, August 2, 2024, the protest entered its second day, with protests taking place in a number […]
< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the minimum wage bill into law. This signing, which took place at the State House in Abuja on Monday, marks the conclusion of extensive discussions and negotiations involving the Federal Government, labor unions, and the private sector. The bill had recently been passed by the National Assembly, and its […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to amend the National Minimum Wage Act of 2019, raising the minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000. The bill, submitted by President Bola Tinubu, was passed after going through its first, second, and third readings. In addition to the wage increase, the Senate also approved a reduction in […]
< 1 mn read A tragic road accident in South Africa resulted in the death of 12 primary school children on Wednesday. The accident occurred when a minibus transporting the children to school overturned and caught fire after being rear-ended by another vehicle on the N14 motorway near Merafong, approximately 70 kilometers west of Johannesburg. The driver of the […]
< 1 mn read Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister-elect, has pledged to start a period of “national renewal” in the UK following the Labour Party’s victory in the general election on July 5, 2024. Labour crossed the 325-seat threshold needed for a working majority in the House of Commons, with projections indicating a majority of 166 seats. Rishi Sunak, […]
< 1 mn read On Thursday, the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, announced that the service chiefs have significantly increased their productivity, resulting in notable achievements over the past year. Speaking at the Ministerial Sectorial Update in Abuja, Badaru highlighted that the collaboration among the service chiefs and sister agencies has led to the elimination of over 9,300 bandits […]
< 1 mn read Alhaji Sulaiman Obasa, father of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has passed away. Obasa died on Tuesday morning. Confirming his demise, Fatai Olagoke Ajibola, Secretary of the Orile Agege Local Council Development Area chapter of the All Progressives Congress and Special Adviser to the Speaker on Political and Legislative […]
2 mn read The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which has been advocating for increased funding for the education sector and improved welfare for its members, appears poised to initiate a nationwide strike as their 14-day ultimatum draws to a close on Sunday. Reports indicate that members of the union at the University of Jos staged a […]
< 1 mn read The heavy rainfall on Thursday morning accompanied with a whirlwind has led to the collapse of the roof of a building were some students of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State were receiving lectures. The students were having a lecture, SER to be precise, in the Amphitheatre of the Oduduwa Hall when the incident occured. […]
< 1 mn read Nigeria President Bola Tinubu will today, Thursday, May 16, play host to the President of the Republic of Senegal, H.E Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Diomaye Faye is scheduled to arrive at the State House in Abuja today. According to Dada Olusegun, the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, the State House is already buzzing with […]
< 1 mn read Governors across Nigerian states marked their presence on Thursday as Vice President Kashim Shettima presided over the 141st National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The state governors such as Babagana Zulum of Borno State, Uba Sani of Kaduna State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Umaru Bago of Niger State, […]
2 mn read Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has queried the move by the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu to use pension funds to finance infrastructure projects. The former Vice President described such acts as an illegality, a disturbing decision that “could lead to disastrous consequences on the lives of Nigeria’s hardworking men and women who toiled […]
< 1 mn read The Kano State command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the tragic fire incident at a mosque in the Laraba Abasawa area of Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano. The police said it has arrested the man behind the fire incident which happened in the early hours of Wednesday, May 15, 2024. According to AIG Umar Mamman […]
