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Imo Gov Sets Precedent: Raises Minimum Wage to N104,000, Challenges Other Governors

In a bold move to increase workers’ pay, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000, a significant...

IGP charges Sowore with false publication, forgery

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday charged politician and online publisher Omoyele Sowore with false publication and forgery before...

US Slaps 50% Tariffs on Indian Goods, Escalating Trade Tensions

The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Indian goods, effective Wednesday, in a bid to pressure India...

NRC boss apologizes over Abuja-Kaduna train derailment

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Kayode Opeifa, has taken full responsibility for Tuesday’s Abuja-Kaduna train derailment. Opeifa, who...

Niger Delta Youths Block NNPCL Towers, Demand GCEO’s Resignation

A group of Niger Delta youth leaders staged a protest at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Towers in Abuja on Wednesday,...

Ex-Pres. Jonathan Calls for Electoral Reforms, Slams Party Defections

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has called for sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s electoral system to strengthen democracy, enhance accountability, and ensure the legitimacy of elections....

Amnesty International Criticizes FG’s New Terrorism Financing Charges Against Sowore

Amnesty International has criticized Nigerian authorities for repeatedly harassing and persecuting human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore. In a statement...

NPA MD Dantsoho Elected International Ports and Harbors Association VP

Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has been elected as the Vice-President for Africa of the International...

$4.2m COVID Scam: Oloyede, an Osun Monarch, Gets Jail Term in US

For the next four years and eight months, an Osun monarch, the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, is to cool his heels...

Boosting the Economy: Tinubu Slaps Ban on Raw Shea Nut Exports

In a bid to boost local processing and add value to its agricultural products, the Federal Government has imposed an immediate, temporary ban...

IGP’s Request Granted: Court Orders Six Banks to Release Sowore-Linked Account Details

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered six banks to furnish the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, with details of account documents...

Abuja-Kaduna train derailment: NSIB commences probe

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced the commencement of an investigation into a train derailment incident involving a Kaduna-bound train that...

Updated: Abuja-Kaduna train derailment: Rescue operation ongoing – NRC MD Opeifa

Rescue teams are currently on site at the Abuja-Kaduna train derailment, working to locate and assist those affected. Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director...

ASUU to NASS: Act Now to Avert Strike Over Standoff with FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the National Assembly and other key stakeholders to intervene and prevent the union from...

Africa’s Basketball on the Rise: Ahmedu Applauds Afrobasket Tournament

Retired Col. Sam Ahmedu, a member of the FIBA Africa Executive Committee, says he is impressed with the standard of play at the...

Cooperation: Nigeria, Brazil Sign Bilateral Air Service Deal

Nigeria’s relationship with Brazil has reached a new milestone with the signing of a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) aimed at deepening economic,...