Delta: 21 LGAs owing workers months of unpaid salaries
The Delta Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Mr Joyce Overah, says that 21 out of the 25 local governments in the state are still owing their workers months of unpaid salaries.
Buhari did not extend his vacation – Presidency
Presidency has on Wednesday denied the report that President Muhammadu Buhari had extended his 10-working-days vacation, noting that the story was reported and published last year.
FEC approves N15.73bn road project in Enugu
THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, Wednesday approved N15.73 billion for the road project linking Umana Ndiagu-Agba-Ebenebe-Amansii-Awka-Umumba road section two in Enugu Enugu State.
Currency swap deal: CBN bars importers of substandard goods
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the currency swap agreement with the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), will not cover the importation of substandard goods into the country.
Tambuwal’ s defection divides Sokoto State students’ body
A coalition of concerned Sokoto State Students on Wednesday said officials of the Federation of Sokoto State Students Association, have no mandate to represent the interest of students in the state.
U.S. suspends consular services in Abuja
The United State Embassy in Nigeria said that it has shut down its visa and consular services section in Abuja until further notice.
In Sudan, 22 school children drown in Nile
Witnesses said 22 children drowned when a boat ferrying them to their school sank on the Nile River in Sudan Wednesday.
Enugu Govt. inaugurates Taekwondo Association Board
Enugu State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Joseph Udedi, on Wednesday inaugurated a 11-member board of state’s Taekwondo Association with an appeal for them to popularise the sports.
SON, CORBON unite against building collapse
Prof. Kabir Bala, Chairman, Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) said the council was seeking a partnership with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to stem building collapse in the country.
Obono Obla’s WAEC Result: Fresh facts emerges
Stemming from controversies surrounding the validation of certificates of government officials under President Muhammadu Buhari administration, it seems that a witch-hunt on the officials who are responsibly doing their jobs become a target
Nigeria’s inflation dips to 11.14% in July — NBS
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measured inflation continued on downward trend in July by dropping to 11.14 per cent (year-on-year) from 11. 23 per cent recorded in the previous month.
Infinix launches Hot S3X smartphone with A.I selfie camera
Premium smartphone brand, Infinix Mobility has unveiled Infinx Hot S3X smartphone, the first and biggest notch screen smartphone with A.I Selfie camera into the Nigeria market, recently.
Defection: Kaduna Assembly declares former Deputy Speaker’s seat vacant, one other
The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday declared the seat of its former Deputy Speaker, Mr John Audu-Kwaturu vacant after he announced his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Court remands trader for allegedly defiling minor
A trader, Akinbami Kazeem, who allegedly defiled a 12-year-old girl, was on Wednesday remanded at Ikoyi Prison by an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Court remands man,25, in prison for allegedly raping teenager
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 25-year-old man, Taiwo Shittu, in Kirikiri Prisons for allegedly raping a teenager.
New York, Toronto, to host 2018 Nollywood Travel Film Festival
The cities of New York in the United States and Toronto in Canada have been selected to host the next two editions of the Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF).
