The Apostolic Church Nigeria convention triggers gridlock as traffic backs up to Iyana Oworo
The ongoing annual convention at The Apostolic Church Nigeria National Headquarters, Ketu, Lagos, has continued to cause heavy traffic congestion along the Ogudu–Toll Gate corridor, with the backlog extending beyond the NNPC Filling Station to Iyana Oworo.
Four hospitalized as gunmen invade Enugu community
No less than four persons with multiple gunshots have been presently hospitalized following Saturday midnight gunmen attack at Umu-Ezuboke Umualor community in Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu state.
Armed robbers kill DJ in Abuja hotel
The FCT Police Command said on Sunday that it has commenced investigation into the killing of a Disc Jockey (DJ) at a hotel in Gwarimpa, Abuja noting that the incident followed a robbery attack.
Eid-el-Kabir: Atiku preaches sacrifice, love, peace
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of this year Eid-el-Kabir to demonstrate sacrifice, love and peace.
‘Minimum wage bill must uphold workers’ right to a living wage’, SERAP tells Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “ensure that his government’s proposed bill on new minimum wage for Nigerian workers is entirely consistent and compatible with Nigeria’s international obligations to promote and advance the right of workers to an adequate living wage.”
Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 33.95% in May
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose by 0.26 percentage points to 33.95 percent in May from 33.69 per cent in April.
Minimum wage: Senate refutes report of plot to seize states, LGs funds
“During my interface with some journalists, who approached me for an interview as part of activities to mark the one year anniversary of the 10th National Assembly, I did not at any point, state that the allocations belonging to States and Local Governments will be seized.”
Cash scarcity may persist
There are indications that the lingering crisis in cash circulation in the country may continue for a long time even as the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, plans to launch investigations.
Lukman defends el-Rufai, attacks Gov Sani, Tinubu
The immediate-past National Vice Chairman, North-west, of the All Progressives Congress APC, Salihu Moh. Lukman has told Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state that his days in office were numbered, as he would be voted out alongside President Bola Tinubu in the next three years.
Naira appreciates to N1,470/$ in parallel market
The Naira, on Thursday, appreciated in the parallel market to N1,470 per dollar from N1,500 per dollar on Thursday.
Single tenure, rotational presidency/governorship: Nigerians hail lawmakers
Many Nigerians have declared their support for the proposed bills by 35 members of the House of Representatives seeking a single term of six years for the president and state governors
