Ondo State Government has requested the raise of its 2024 budget by N92 billion to cushion the effects of economic hardship and implement the new minimum wage for its workers. The State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who wrote to the state House of Assembly, asked for amendment and increase...
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National Industrial Court in Ibadan on Tuesday awarded a N10 million compensation against Nestle Nigeria PLC for negligence, leading to an injury sustained by an employee of the company, Ilesanmi Temokun. Temokun had, through his counsel, Mr Tope Temokun, instituted a negligence suit against the company and Mary Bolajoko...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has implored the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a free, fair and credible governorship election in Ondo State. Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, who is also the Leader of the party in the South-West Zone, made the appeal on Tuesday in...
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s low handwashing rates, with only 17 percent of the population practicing proper handwashing at critical times. Dr Jane Bevan, UNICEF Chief of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), communicated this during the 2024 Global Handwashing Day event in Abuja, themed...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The General Manager, Benue State Environmental Sanitation Agency (BENSESA), Jennifer Nashima Daniel, has declared that tough times awaits the serial defaulters of the state sanitation laws. The GM of the agency, who disclosed this in her office in Makurdi, said it was part...
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) worldwide has called onPresident Bola Tinubu to call the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, to order over lingering crises in Rivers. President, INC, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, made the call at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Wike and Gov. Siminialayi Fubara are at loggerheads...
Many electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have decried the incessant grid collapses, describing it as an embarrassment to the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the nation was thrown into darkness on Monday following the collapse of the national grid. NAN reports that...
The power outages experienced by Nigerians in the evening of Monday have been restored in some parts of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) franchise areas. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed that places like Deidei, Suleja, Lugbe, Kuje and other areas have their light restored...
The ECOWAS Court of Justice (CCJ) has elected Cape Verde’s Justice Ricardo Gonçalves as its new President. It also elected Sierra Leone’s Justice Sengu Koroma as new Vice President, both for non-renewable four-year tenure. They were elected by the court’s college of five judges, and subsequently inaugurated by Guinea-Bissau’s...
by EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja– The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has said she is not responsible for the limited vacancies in the agency. It would be recalled that workers of the agency had began an indefinite strike on...
The Federal Government on Tuesday stated that the petition by Mr Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as “Sunday Igboho” calling for the United Kingdom to consider the ‘Yoruba Nation’ Agitation was not endorsed by the UK government. The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, disclosed this...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday said President Bola Tinubu led government is building a resilient economy that can withstand shock. Shettima made this known in Abuja at the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES30), with the theme: ”Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness and Stability”. “It is also important to...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Nasarawa State Government, has submitted an Executive Bill to the State House of Assembly (NSHA), seeking to amend Local Government Law in the State. The state government’s action was as a result of the ruling of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos G The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has issued certificates of return to 304 councillors-elect across the state, following the conclusion of council elections held last Wednesday. The certificates were presented at the commission’s headquarters in Jos by the PLASIEC chairman, Mr. Plangji Cishak....
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed his optimism regarding the state’s potential to emerge as Nigeria’s premier Christmas destination. This was made known on Monday during the official unveiling of the Jos Family Christmas Festival, themed “A Beautiful Experience”. The much-anticipated event is...
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, says only God and destiny will determine Atiku Abubakar’s future political career. 77-year-old Atiku has run unsuccessfully for President of Nigeria six times, in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023. He ran in the Social Democratic Party...
The national grid collapsed on Monday, plunging millions of Nigerians into darkness. Electricity distribution companies across the country said the grid collapsed around 6:48 p.m., resulting in the loss of power supply across their networks. POWER UPDATE! pic.twitter.com/cF2EpPeBj0 — Eko Electricity Distribution Company (@EKEDP) October 14, 2024 “Dear Valued...
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union(COEASU), Federal University of Education (FUE),Kano branch, has condemned the emergence of a splinter group from the union, describing the development as worrisome. The union’s position is contained in a Letter of Complaint addressed to the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university and...
Two persons have lost their lives when the fence of a school collapsed on them at the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. Police spokesperson in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened...
Movie Producer and Director, Kunle Afolayan, is set to premiere his movie titled “Recall” at the Africa Film International Festival (AFRIFF) on Nov. 7. Afolayan made the announcement in an Instagram post on Monday. According to him, the cast of “Recall” features an exceptional line-up of talent, led by...