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FG/Labour meeting: Tinubu’s N25,000 provisional wage increase, N5,000 for vulnerable Nigerians rejected
The N25,000 provisional wage increment announced for average low-grade workers in the federal civil service by President Bola Tinubu on October 1 has...
Tinubu at nation’s 63rd independence anniversary, announces new wage increment for federal workers
“For the next six months, the average low-grade worker shall receive an additional N25, 000 per month. Commencing this month, the social safety...
Nationwide strike: FG invites NLC, TUC to emergency meeting
The Federal Government has invited the leaders of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to an emergency...
Doctors discover bracelet and earphones among 150 objects inside man’s stomach
Doctors were in “shock” after removing earphones, a bracelet, nuts and bolts and safety pins among 150 foreign objects from a patient’s stomach....
Breaking News: Police Arrest Sam Larry, suspect in Mohbad’s death
On Thursday evening, the Lagos State Police Command announced that it has arrested Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, also known as Sam Larry whom many have...
In one fell swoop, Wike sacks 21 heads of FCT agencies, parastatals
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has again wielded the big stick and this time around he has sacked...
Senate confirms Cardoso as CBN gov., four others as deputy governors
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Yemi Cardoso as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor and four others as deputy...
NLC, TUC begin indefinite strike from Oct. 3
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have resolved to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike starting from October...
Syria to UN : Return Occupied Golan Heights
Syria on Tuesday reaffirmed its right to completely regain control of the occupied Golan Heights. “No matter how long it takes, [reclaiming the...
Recuperating Gov. Akeredolu prevails on Ondo Assembly to serve Deputy Governor impeachment notice
The Ondo State House of Assembly has served the State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the letter of notice of his impeachment on...
Crude production: NNPCL, NCDMB, IOCs sign deal to reduce contracting cycle from 333 days to 180
In a bid to increase efficiency and reduce cost of crude per barrel, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) and the Nigerian...
Outbreak of Diphtheria hits 18 states as FG confirms 7,202 cases, 453 deaths
The Federal Government has confirmed 7,202 cases of diphtheria out of the 11,587 suspected cases across 105 local government areas in 18 states,...
Breaking: Supreme Court complex, Abuja on fire
A section of the Supreme Court complex in Abuja, has reportedly been gutted by fire. The cause of the fire is yet to...
France withdraws troops from Niger
President Macron has revealed that he is ending the country’s military co-operation with Niger after the coup there in July, and withdrawing 1,500...
Tragedy as petrol fire claims 34 lives In Benin Republic
An explosion at an illegal petrol depot in Cotonou, the Republic of Benin, has consumed 34 lives, including two babies. According to reports,...
Nigeria’s Industry Minister in New York, launches national talent export programme, to generate 1m jobs in five years
The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has launched a national talent export programme tagged, “National Talent Export Programme (NATEP)...
