Oborevwori’s Defection To APC: A Strategic Move For Delta’s Greater Good — Ahon
.Carpets Ezeagwu, Labour Party The Delta State Government has described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a well-considered and patriotic decision aimed at fostering stronger federal collaboration and accelerating development across the state. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, made this known in response to comments […]
Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally, following Sony
Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing “market conditions” just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5.
May Day: Lagos NLC urges Sanwo-Olu to extend N85,000 minimum wage to agencies, parastatals
…Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Commitment to Workers’ Welfare By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to extend the implementation of the N85,000 new minimum wage to workers in all state agencies and parastatals as part of efforts to alleviate the economic hardships faced by workers. […]
N71.2bn out of N100bn disbursed for student loan diverted – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a thorough investigation into alleged irregularities in the disbursement of student loans through the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
Japa syndrome’ can be reduced when govt provides enabling environment – Hadi
Founder of HalHad International and HalHad Foundation, Ambassador Halimat Sadiya Hadi, has urged Nigerian leaders at all levels of government to create an enabling environment for Nigerians as a way to reduce ‘japa syndrome’. In a statement on Thursday in Abuja, she noted that seeking better opportunities abroad is not a crime, but expressed that […]
I helped create Afrobeats — Akon
Senegalese-American singer Akon has stated that he played a key role in the rise of Afrobeats, the globally celebrated music genre that originated from West Africa.
English woman becomes world’s oldest person at 115
Caterham was born in a village in Hampshire on August 21, 1909, the second youngest of eight children.
Workers’ Day: NLC demands extension of retirement age to 65
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the federal government to raise the retirement age for all civil servants to 65 years or 40 years of service, aligning with conditions already granted to select sectors.
EFCC traces CBEX funds to four countries
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has traced proceeds from the failed CBEX crypto bridge exchange scheme to at least four countries, noting that full restitution to victims may be impossible.
May Day: Tinubu vows to prioritise workers’ welfare
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said his administration remained committed to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers.
Former West Ham manager Lopetegui appointed coach of Qatar
The 58-year-old former Real Madrid and Spain coach has signed a contract with the hosts of the 2022 World Cup until 2027 when Qatar will defend their Asian Cup title.
