President Tinubu Urges State Governors to Ensure Timely Payment of Minimum Wage
President Bola Tinubu has called upon governors across various states to prioritize the timely payment of wage awards to workers, emphasizing its role in alleviating economic hardship and curbing inflationary pressures. Addressing attendees during the commissioning of projects in Minna, Niger State, President Tinubu underscored the significance of promptly disbursing wage awards to workers as […]
Bandits Demand N40 Trillion Ransom, 11 Hilux Vans, 150 Motorcycles for 16 Abducted Victims in Kaduna
Bandits operating in the Gonin Gora region of Kaduna State have escalated their demands, seeking a staggering N40 trillion ransom, along with 11 Hilux vans and 150 motorcycles, in exchange for the release of 16 abducted residents. The startling demand was revealed by community leader John Yusuf, who confirmed that the bandits made contact with […]
Senator Abdul Ningi Sets the Record Straight on 2024 Budget Controversy
Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, has sought to clarify his remarks regarding the 2024 Appropriation Act, asserting that he was misquoted and misunderstood in recent media coverage. Recall that in an interview with BBC Hausa, Senator Ningi raised concerns about discrepancies in the budget figures, alleging that the National Assembly passed a […]
Teenager Pleads Guilty to Murder of British Mother in Australian Home Invasion
A teenager, one of the individuals accused of murdering a British mother during a home invasion in Australia, has admitted guilt in court. Emma Lovell, 41, was reportedly stabbed during a confrontation with two intruders in Brisbane on Boxing Day in 2022. The accused, who were 17 at the time and cannot be named, faced […]
Princess of Wales: Concerns Arise Over Royal Family Photo Manipulation
Four international photo agencies have withdrawn a picture of the Princess of Wales and her children due to concerns of potential “manipulation.” The image, captured by Prince William for Mother’s Day, marked the first release of Catherine’s photo by Kensington Palace since her surgery in January. Getty Images, AFP, Reuters, and Associated Press have retracted […]
Crisis in Port-au-Prince: Violence Escalates Amid Gang Attacks
In Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, violence escalated over the weekend as heavily armed gangs launched attacks on the National Palace and set a portion of the Interior Ministry ablaze using petrol bombs. The international airport, targeted in a sustained attack, remains closed to all flights, including one carrying Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Attempting to […]
Sabotage Causes Power Outage in FCT as Vandals Target Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line
Several residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) found themselves plunged into darkness on Sunday as saboteurs targeted the Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line, leading to a disruption in power supply. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that this incident marks the fifth act of vandalism within February and March alone. The disruption occurred at […]
Sultan of Sokoto Confirms Sighting of Ramadan Moon, Commences Fasting on Monday
The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially announced the sighting of the moon, marking the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan 1445AH. In a statement shared by the National Moonsighting Committee Nigeria, the Sultan urged Muslims nationwide to begin fasting on […]
PenCom Denies Allegations of N10 Trillion Loan to Federal Government
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has refuted recent reports, (not from DNTWOK) claiming that the Commission extended a N10 trillion loan to the Federal Government. Aisha Dahir-Umar, the Director General of PenCom, addressed these assertions during a media interview over the weekend, shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding the Commission’s operations. Dahir-Umar emphasized that PenCom, […]
Lagos State Government Plans New Building Code
The Lagos State Government is set to introduce a new building code tailored for its evolving model city, as revealed by the Special Adviser on Electronic Geographic Information System and Urban Development, Olajide Babatunde. This announcement was made during a clean-up enforcement operation in the Jakande area of Lekki on Sunday. The initiative comes as […]
