The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday, said the enormous task of cleaning the ‘Augean stable’ rests squarely on the shoulders of the new judges. Ariwola, therefore urged them to fasten their belts and roll up your sleeves to face the challenges head-on. He...
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President Bola Tinubu will meet with the Organised Labour in Abuja on Thursday to further discussions on a new minimum wage for workers in Nigeria. A top labour source told Channels Television that the President invited the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress...
The Federal Government has announced several measures including a 150-day duty-free import window for food commodities in a new move to address the increasing cost of food prices. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, who made the announcement in a post on his X handle...
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in eight new permanent secretaries to fill existing and impending vacancies of some states and geo-political zones in the top administrative cadre of the Civil Service of the Federation. The President’s spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, read their citations before they took...
One Adewale Ogundeji, 27, on Wednesday, appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, charged with stealing a pot of soup and other valuables. Ogundeji, whose address was not provided, was charged with house breaking and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, ASP Anthony Igori...
Former Senate President Adolphus Wabara has urged state governments to create an enabling environment that supports and sustains university autonomy. Wabara made the appeal in Lagos at the Seventh Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria, on Wednesday. The conference had the theme:...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has established five new strategic commands and deployed body cameras to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency’s operations. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.- Gen. Buba Marwa said this during the decoration ceremony of some elevated personnel of the agency...
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the National Assembly will ensure that every Nigerian has access to quality healthcare. Akpabio stated this at a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary) held in Abuja on Wednesday. The public hearing include: “A...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Spotify, a global music streaming platform, has announced Nigerian music sensations, Ayra Starr and Tems, as the most streamed Nigerian artistes globally. Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub- Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, announced this in Lagos on Wednesday. Okumu said that the top 30 artistes...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Ministry of Education has entered into partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council to fished out fake teachers. The State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey, dropped the hint in Calabar in his office when the Chairman...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a heartfelt appeal, petty traders, food sellers, and craftsmen in Borno State have called on Governor Babagana Umar Zulum and the Borno State Geographic Information System (BOGIS) to intervene in the frequent raids and seizures of their properties by members of the...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Commissioner for Youths Sports and Creativity, Terkimbi Ikyange has stepped in and resolved the crisis which divided the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in the state for nearly five years. It could be recalled that the Commissioner had...
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), a leading authority in crisis management in Nigeria, has leveraged its extensive expertise in conducting a comprehensive assessment of the performance of Nigeria’s security services based on media coverage in June 2024. The Centre, a non-governmental organisation that is deeply committed to...
The House of Representatives has queried the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye for spending unrelated expenditures, including N45 million for a new year party, N20 million for sanitary pads. Others include N1.5 million for vehicle fuel. Rep. Kafilat Ogbara, Chairman, House Committee on Women Affairs, led...
The House of Representatives Committee investigating the arbitrary increase in cement prices has stated that Alhaji Aliko Dangote is not above the parliament. The joint Committees on Commerce, Industry, Special Duties, and Solid Minerals had summoned the management of Dangote Cement for questioning over alleged arbitrary increase in...
A man from Spain was fatally trampled while photographing elephants in a game reserve in South Africa, according to media reports. Ignoring pleas by his fellow travellers, the man had exited their car in Pilanesberg National Park on Sunday to approach a group of adult elephants and their...
The House of Representatives says the Stephen Oronsaye Committee report on restructuring and rationalisation of Federal Government parastatals, commissions and agencies cannot override its verdict. The report, which is popularly known as ‘Oronsaye report was first issued in 2012, sought to reduce the numbers of departments and agencies...
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it would sanction airlines engaged in deceitful departure time scheduling. The Acting Director-General, NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo made the assertion in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs/Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu, on Tuesday. The NCAA warned the airlines to...
The House of Representatives expressed dissatisfaction over failure of the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, to appear for an investigative hearing to defend the activities of the agency. The Chairman, House Committee on Federal Character, Rep Idris Wase, did not hide his...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has received an award of excellence from the Nigeria Education Loans Fund (NELFUND) for propelling achievement of first position by Osun state in the nationwide enrolment of beneficiary states by NELFUND. Presenting the award to the Osun State...