Highlight

Striking NiMet workers suspend action

Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) workers in Abuja called off their strike on Thursday, agreeing to a suspension until May 13 to allow the...

NEC Approves Cotton, Textile Board to Boost Economy

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the creation of a Cotton, Textile, and Garment Development Board to boost the economy. This initiative...

NYSC to NDLEA: No legal framework for drug testing of corps members

A day after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) proposed mandatory drug testing for prospective corps members, the National Youth Service Corps...

Anger Over Unpaid Minimum Wage Leads to FCT Workers’ Secretariat Shutdown

Frustrated by the Area Council Chairmen’s failure to implement the ₦70,000 national minimum wage, workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the...

In Benue, 2Baba and Natasha Receive Royal Blessings in Cultural Lead-up to Wedding

Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or 2Face, has taken a significant step toward his next chapter as he formally...

Kunle Afod Breaks Silence on Sexual Harassment in Nollywood

Filmmaker Kunle Afod has spoken about the ongoing conversation around sexual harassment in Nollywood, urging those making allegations to back their claims with...

I was shocked to hear people call me gay — Uzor Arukwe

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has opened up about a surprising rumour regarding his sexuality, offering a refreshingly candid and humorous take on the...

FCT Police Nab 3 Suspects Over Orozo Boys Brigade Camp Attack

It appears justice might be on the horizon for Johnson John, the young graduate who tragically died in the devastating attack on the...

Just in: Alleged $1bln fraud: Court grants EFCC authority to arrest, detain six CBEX staff

By Daniel Okejeme A glimmer of hope has emerged for investors who fell victim to the now-defunct CBEX Ponzi scheme as the Federal...

CBN Approves Cash-Based BTA for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a cash-based Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Nigerian pilgrims embarking on the 2025 Hajj. This...

Cyberbullying FRSC official: Court remands TikTok creator, adjourns until April 30

A TikTok content creator, Emmanuel Ajibade, was hauled before an Akure Magistrates’ Court on Thursday for allegedly crossing digital lines by cyberbullying a...

Defections: Atiku a Loser Again, Says Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga

Mr. Bayo Onanuga has reacted to the recent defections of prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing...

Nigeria remains attractive for investment, Finance Minister Edun assures investors

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun has reassured investors that the country remains a safe investment destination....

ECOWAS begins relocation of its offices from Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso

Following the recent withdrawal of the three Sahelian nations from the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) has initiated the...

Wike queries FCTA officials, Julius Berger over unapproved ICC subcontract

Top officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and construction giant Julius Berger have been summoned over revelations that a section of...

Alleged 500 Acres Land Grabbing: Ogun Govt Arraigns Prominent Monarch

A prominent monarch in Ogun State, the Olu of Obafemi in Obafemi-Owode Council Area, Taofeek Kayode Owolabi, has been hauled before a court...