Don’t waste your time probing Obaseki, Ganduje counsels Okpebholo
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has counseled the Governor-elect of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo to hit the ground running rather than wasting his time probing his predecessor, Gov. Godwin Obaseki.
12 countries with worse healthcare as Nigeria ranks 11th
The 2023 Legatum Institute report points out countries facing major healthcare struggles. Many people in these places experience poor health, a low life expectancy, and limited access to basic medical services.
Trump shows up in refuse truck after Biden labeled his supporters ‘garbage’
“How do you like my garbage truck? This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden,” Trump said from the cabin of the vehicle.
La Liga: Valencia vs Real Madrid match postponed over deadly floods
Real Madrid’s away match at Valencia in La Liga this weekend was postponed on Thursday by the Spanish football federation due to floods that have killed more than 95 people.
Gov Sani approves N72,000 minimum wage for Kaduna workers
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Uba Sani has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for Kaduna State civil servants, with effect from November 2024, in line with his administration’s commitment to advance workers’ interests. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa, it was stated that the decision […]
English FA apologises to Muslim football player banned for refusing to wear shorts
The Football Association (FA) has issued an apology to Muslim football player Iqra Ismail after she was barred from playing in a Greater London Women’s Football League match for refusing to wear shorts due to her religious beliefs.
Maritime workers threaten to shutdown nation’s ports over minimum wage
By Victor AhiumaYoung & Providence Anyanfeoluwa The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, and Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, have threatened to shut the nation’s ports over breach of the N200, 000 minimum wage agreed with the Shipping companies . At a joint briefing in Lagos, leaders of MWUN […]
Minister of Interior tasks NIS on effective border management
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged the personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, to be proactive in border security and management because a country can only be as secure as its borders.
CISLAC: Court judgment halting Rivers’ allocations threatens democracy
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) on Wednesday criticized a Federal High Court ruling that restricts the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other financial institutions from releasing monthly allocations to the Rivers State Government, calling it a serious threat to democracy.
Banky W confirms arrival of second child with wife, Adesua
Nigerian R&B singer and entrepreneur Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, and his wife, actress Adesua Etomi, have announced the arrival of their second child, a baby boy.
NEITI report reveals 0.8% GDP contribution from solid minerals – Alake promises reforms
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) presented its latest findings on Wednesday, revealing that Nigeria’s solid minerals sector contributed a mere 0.8% to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022.
