Ondo State Governor Increases Minimum Wage to ₦73,000
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the November 16 governorship election, has announced a new minimum wage of N73,000 for civil servants in the state. This comes after the federal government and organized labor agreed on a new minimum wage of N70,000 in September. Aiyedatiwa, accompanied by his deputy […]
PDP Governors to Meet as Party Splinters into Factions Amid Leadership Crisis
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in the midst of a deepening leadership crisis, with governors elected under the party’s platform scheduled to meet tomorrow in a bid to find solutions. The party has splintered into two factions, one led by Yayari Ahmed Mohammed and another by acting National Chairman Iliya Umar Damagum, intensifying internal […]
Bayo Onanuga Defends Tinubu’s International Trips Amid Public Criticism
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has defended the president’s recent international travels, which have sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians. Tinubu, currently on a two-week vacation, departed Abuja on October 2 for the UK as part of his annual leave. Before his vacation, the president embarked on a state […]
NNPP Urges Tinubu to Seek Goodluck Jonathan’s Advice on Economic Crisis
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to consult with former President Goodluck Jonathan to address Nigeria’s worsening economic challenges. This appeal comes amidst rising public outcry following the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) second fuel price hike within a month, which saw petrol prices soar to ₦1,030 per litre […]
Shettima: Tinubu Will Address Rising Unemployment Rate
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for urgent action to reverse Nigeria’s low labor force participation and high unemployment rates. Speaking at the launch of the Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Strategy Document and Gender Transformative Human Capital Development Policy Framework in Lafia on Saturday, Shettima highlighted the administration’s commitment to empowering Nigerians with globally […]
Senator Sunday Karimi Donates Military Base to Combat Insecurity in Kogi State
In a significant move to address the escalating insecurity in Kogi State, Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West, has officially inaugurated a military base for the Nigerian Army. The facility, located on the outskirts of Egbe in Yagba West Local Government Area, was inaugurated on Saturday. Senator Karimi highlighted the critical role of this initiative […]
Major Drug Bust in Bellport Seizes Enough Fentanyl to ‘Kill Everyone on Long Island,’ Authorities Say
Suffolk County officials have revealed that a significant drug trafficking bust in Bellport uncovered enough fentanyl to “kill everyone on Long Island.” The operation led to the arrest and indictment of 43-year-old Remon Gibson, after authorities seized 33 pounds of narcotics from his Sunburst Lane home on September 25, including 15 pounds of fentanyl and […]
VP Shettima Inaugurates National Road Safety Council, Sets Targets for Improvements
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) with a mandate to adopt global best practices to reduce traffic accidents and enhance road safety in Nigeria. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, Shettima emphasized the crucial role of road safety in connecting citizens […]
Federal Government Declares September 16 as National Enlightenment Day
The Federal Government has officially designated September 16 as National Enlightenment Day, a yearly event aimed at promoting Nigeria’s national symbols and values. The announcement was made by Kano State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Rabiu Ado, during a press conference on Thursday. Ado highlighted that the initiative, approved by the Federal Executive […]
Military Warns Asari Dokubo, Urges Caution Over Provocative Remarks
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a stern warning to former militant leader Asari Dokubo, advising him to temper his provocative statements or be prepared to face the full force of the Nigerian military. During a media briefing in Abuja, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, challenged Dokubo to “enter the battlefield” […]
