Minimum Wage: Ogun, workers’ union making headway ― NLC
By James Ogunnaike The controversy surrounding the implementation of the new minimum wage in Ogun State may soon be resolved considering the level reached during the last negotiation meeting between leadership of the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress, the Joint Negotiation Council and government team. Speaking with VANGUARD […]
AMOTEKUN: Senator Adeola calls for state Police
CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos West said yesterday that with the continued cases of armed banditry, kidnappings and killings in the country must be nipped in the bud, it has become very imperative that State Police must as a matter of urgency, become oarof the Constitution Amendment process.
South East Governors impressed with Enugu airport rehabilitation
THE Governors in South East geo-political zone have expressed satisfaction with the quality and speed of work at the ongoing rehabilitation of Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu.
N-Power: Plateau youths cautioned against fraudsters
Job seekers in Plateau State seeking job opportunity with the federal government n-power programme have been cautioned against disclosing their personal information indiscriminately to unknown people but exercise patience as the portal is yet to be opened for application.
Lady arrested in attempt to sell own infant in Kano
By Bashir Bello A 25 years old lady, identified as Miss Zainab Adam has been arrested by the Kano State Police Command while attempting to sell her one-month-old infant baby she allegedly delivered out of wedlock. Miss Adam was said to be looking for a buyer of the baby when she was arrested. The Spokesperson […]
Synergise regional security outfits — Yoruba leaders
Prominent Yoruba leaders on Thursday called for synergy among regional security outfits in Nigeria to ensure better security and proper coordination in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they made the call at the second installation anniversary of Iba Gani Adams as the Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, held at Ikeja, […]
Border Closure: Customs seizes N500m goods in Kwara
The Nigeria Customs Service says it has seized goods worth over N500 million from smugglers across the borders in Kwara from Aug. 20, 2019, to date. Mr Mohammed Garba, the Joint Border Operation Drill Coordinator in Charge of North Central States, Sector 3 Ilorin, announced this at a news conference on the seizure of contrabands […]
Electricity grid witnesses system collapse
ABUJA: The Nigerian electricity grid Thursday, recorded a system collapse, plunging some parts of the country into outage.
Amotekun: ‘To hell with their Presidency’, Afenifere blasts Miyetti Allah
By Dapo Akinrefon The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Thursday, Berated Miyetti Allah over remarks that the South-West may lose the 2023 presidency if it fails to drop its security outfit codenamed: Operation Amotekun, saying the north can go to with its presidency. The Miyetti Allah Kaute Hore had described Amotekun as illegal saying it […]
TCN confirms collapse of national grid
The national grid on Thursday experienced its first collapse in 2020 resulting in blackout across the country.
Oyetola pledges commitment to completing Osogbo-Iwo road
Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to completing the reconstruction of Osogbo-Iwo road. He said the administration would prioritise infrastructure, noting that the state was committed to ensuring good roads across Osun. Governor Oyetola spoke on Thursday at the commissioning of ‘Telu Square’, in Iwo, a tower […]
We recognise Akande’s effort in the formation of our party – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Chief Bisi Akande alongside other founding fathers of the party, saying we recognise the efforts of founding fathers.
I was sold into prostitution by my boyfriend for 500,000 CFA ― Teenager
By Evelyn Usman Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Lagos State Command have uncovered a building in Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos, where young ladies were kept by a human trafficking syndicate, pending when they would leave for Mali and other parts of the globe for prostitution. Arrested was a suspected leader […]
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Troops write PMB emotional letter
Assure victory over Boko Haram Appreciates COAS, Buratai’s role in leading counter-insurgency war In commemoration of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, some troops in the frontlines have penned an emotional letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, assuring him of victory over the already decimated Boko Haram terrorists. In the mail signed by Adamu Abubakar and […]
Democracy: Nigeria has recorded substantial progress in 20 years – Lawan
Senate president, Ahmad Lawan, said on Thursday Nigeria had made significant progress since the country’s return to democracy in 1999. Lawan said this at the 17th edition of the Daily Trust Dialogue held in Abuja. The Senate president, according to a statement issued by his Special Assistant (Press), Ezrel Tabiowo, said representation, appropriation, and legislation […]
Human trafficking: How argument over payment led to arrest of ring leader
By Evelyn Usman Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Lagos State Command have uncovered a building in Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos, where young ladies were kept by a human trafficking syndicate, pending when they would leave for Mali and other parts of the globe for prostitution. Arrested, was a suspected leader […]
