The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has confirmed that the ongoing strike led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has resulted in a power outage in the state. In a statement released by AEDC management and posted on X, residents … Continue reading Abuja faces power outage amid labor strike by electricity workers
The Labour Party has voiced its concerns about retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Mary Odili’s statement regarding the upcoming judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court. The party characterized her statement as a pre-emptive pronouncement and expressed the need … Continue reading LP expresses concerns over Justice Odili’s pre-judgment remarks on PEPC
Google has appointed Alex Okosi, currently serving as the Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets, as the new Managing Director for Google in Africa. In his new role, Okosi will oversee Google’s operations in Africa, with a focus … Continue reading Google appoints Nigerian Alex Okosi as MD for Africa
Nigerian musician, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, emphasized the unity of musicians under the afrobeats umbrella for award shows, irrespective of the genres they explore. He made this declaration while accepting the Best Male Artiste of the Year award … Continue reading We’re all under Afrobeat – Rema tells colleagues
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State marked a significant moment on Monday as he officially inaugurated his cabinet members, giving them their respective roles following a swearing-in ceremony held at the Government House in Ilorin. The newly appointed commissioners, along … Continue reading Gov. Abdulrazaq swears in commissioners and allocates portfolios
Revenue generated from Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax (CIT) witnessed substantial Year-on-Year (YoY) growth of 17 percent, amounting to N3.48 trillion in the first half of 2023 (H1’23), compared to N2.97 trillion recorded in the corresponding period … Continue reading Strong Growth: Tax revenue surges to N3.48 trillion in H1’23, up 17
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a challenge to contractors who are considering legal action regarding the Ministry’s intention to promote the use of concrete instead of asphalt for road construction. He has also dismissed allegations that he … Continue reading Umahi challenges contractors threatening legal actions
The Enugu State Government has announced its commitment to provide substantial financial support for local government development projects, with a significant increase of 60 percent. The primary goal of this move is to accelerate grassroots development, particularly in sectors such … Continue reading Enugu state government boosts LG funding by 60% for capital projects
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has revealed that pharmaceutical products in the country have surged in price by a staggering 300 percent. This dramatic increase in costs, according to the group, can be attributed to … Continue reading Manufacturers report soaring drug prices with a 300% surge
A 52-year-old individual by the name of Marcus Olasege found himself facing legal consequences when he was brought before Magistrate O.Y. Adefope of the Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State. The charges against him were two-fold: assault and a breach … Continue reading Man stabs building site owner with knife
The Plateau State Police Command has apprehended a woman identified as Patience Solomon, who had abducted her neighbor’s ten-month-old baby in Jos and fled to the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The incident, which had occurred in the Angwan Rukuba … Continue reading Plateau police arrests woman who fled with neighbor’s 10 month old baby
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has announced a remarkable increase in its profit before tax for the first half of the 2023 financial period, reporting a figure of N327.4 billion. The disclosure was made in an official statement released on … Continue reading GTCO’s profits reach N347 billion, assets at N8.5 trillion
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has expressed his discontent regarding the N85 billion contract designated for infrastructure provision in the Wasa Affordable Housing project situated in the Wasa District of Abuja. This dissatisfaction was voiced during … Continue reading Wike criticizes poor negotiation of N85 billion Wasa housing infrastructure project
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has taken a commendable step in alleviating the burden of the federal government’s fuel subsidy removal by approving a free transport service for passengers traveling on all Edo City Transport Ltd routes. Commencing on Monday, … Continue reading Obaseki offers free transport service across Edo from September 11
The military leaders of Niger Republic have taken a significant step by reopening the nation’s airspace to all commercial flights, as reported by a spokesperson from the transport ministry on Monday, according to information provided by Reuters. This move comes … Continue reading Niger junta’s decision to reopen airspace eases ECOWAS pressure
Shehu Sani, Nigerian civil rights activist and former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has issued a stern warning against violence in the face of the planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) scheduled for Tuesday. Sani stressed that … Continue reading Preserve democracy and shun violence – Shehu Sani urges Nigerians
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has outlined a plan to significantly boost Nigeria’s economy by adding at least 50%. It was presented during the unveiling of the ‘Agenda for the Transformation of the Solid Minerals for International Competitiveness … Continue reading Solid minerals sector aims to boost Nigeria’s GDP by 50% – Dele Alake
The Kogi chapter of the National Association of Government General Medical & Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) has once again called on the State Government to promptly reconsider the current salary structure for doctors working in the state’s civil service to counteract … Continue reading Kogi doctors appeal to gov. Bello for salary review
Two individuals, Fagbemi Abayomi and Ojo Musa, who were abducted in Ekiti, have not been released by their captors despite the payment of a N3 million ransom two weeks ago. The victims were forcefully taken at gunpoint in Aisegba-Ekiti, located … Continue reading Ekiti kidnappers hold abducted victims despite receiving N3 million ransom
Nigerian rapper Erigga has shared a tweet addressed to people who ask for money from people they don’t check up on. In his tweet, he stated that it is very rude for people to “bill” someone out of nowhere. He … Continue reading It’s very rude to bill people you don’t check up on – Erigga
Ukraine has alleged that one of Russia’s kamikaze drones struck Romanian territory, a NATO and EU member. According to Ukraine’s state border guard service, during a significant Russian attack near the Izmail port, Russian Shakheds drones crashed and detonated on … Continue reading Ukraine alleges Russian drones struck NATO territory in Romania overnight
The Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) has scheduled September 6 as the date for delivering the judgment on the petitions challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the presidential elections held on February 25. Umar Bangari, the registrar of the Court … Continue reading Fate of Tinubu’s presidency to be decided as tribunal sets September 6 for judgment
Israel has announced the immediate deportation of a minimum of 25,000 African migrants following a violent clash involving Eritreans in Tel Aviv, which left numerous individuals injured. Eritrea is known for having one of the worst human rights records globally, … Continue reading Israel unveils deportation scheme for 25,000 African migrants
Sean Strickland and UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya share a profound mutual dislike for each other. Their intense animosity is a central element that led to Strickland stepping in to face Adesanya at UFC 293, following Dricus Du Plessis’ withdrawal. … Continue reading Isreal Adesanya issues warning to Strickland – ‘I fear no man’
Oando Plc has entered into an agreement with the Italian firm Eni to acquire the entire share capital of Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited. The company’s Company Secretary, Ayotola Jagun, issued a statement on Monday, revealing that the completion of … Continue reading Oando takes full ownership of NAOC
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