AGS NEWS – The Federal Government dismissed false reports on Monday about renaming Abuja’s Murtala Muhammed Expressway to Wole Soyinka Way. In a statement by Rabiu Ibrahim, media aide to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, it was clarified … Continue reading Murtala Muhammed expressway not renamed after Soyinka – FG
AGS NEWS – Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, believes that both the Federal and State governments can afford to pay the national minimum wage if stolen funds are recovered. Speaking on Channels TV, Falana stated, … Continue reading FG and states can pay minimum wage with recovered loot – Femi Falana
AGS NEWS – A shipment of Cannabis Sativa imported from Canada has been intercepted by operatives of the Tincan Island Command of the Nigerian Customs Service. According to Comptroller General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, the illicit drug is valued at … Continue reading Customs intercepts N3bn worth of cannabis imported from Canada
AGS NEWS – The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking a $500 million loan from the World Bank to improve rural road infrastructure and agricultural marketing nationwide. The World Bank stated that the loan would address the significant need for … Continue reading FG seeks $500m world bank loan for rural road development
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Armed Forces have deployed 197 personnel to The Gambia for a peacekeeping mission, despite domestic security challenges like banditry and terrorism. This deployment was announced by Maj-Gen. Boniface Sinjen during the graduation of Nigerian troops … Continue reading Nigerian troops deployed to Gambia for peacekeeping mission
AGS NEWS – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused influential Nigerians of protecting former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello from facing court over allegations of N80.2 billion fraud. EFCC’s acting Zonal Director for Benin, Effa Okim, made … Continue reading N80bn fraud: EFCC accuses colleagues, others of shielding Yahaya Bello
AGS NEWS – An elderly pedestrian was decapitated in Brooklyn after being hit by a city Department of Transportation vehicle, according to police sources. The 86-year-old man was crossing the street at around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, when … Continue reading 86-year-old beheaded after being hit by city truck in Brooklyn
AGS NEWS – Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has been accused of having sexual relationships with a SpaceX executive and a former intern, as well as asking another employee to have his children. According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk, … Continue reading Elon Musk accused of having sex with SpaceX employee and asking another staff member to have his babies
AGS NEWS – The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied claims that Nigerian students are being conscripted to fight with Russian troops in Ukraine in exchange for visa renewals. This follows a report by Bloomberg, which alleged that Russia is … Continue reading Russia denies recruiting Nigerian students for war in Ukraine in exchange for visa renewal
AGS NEWS – In the first quarter of 2024, around 8,651 Retirement Saving Account (RSA) holders withdrew N14.20 billion due to temporary job loss, according to the National Pension Commission (PenCom) report. PenCom received 8,702 requests from RSA holders seeking … Continue reading 8,651 jobless workers withdrew N14bn from pension savings – PenCom
AGS NEWS – The Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Board has reported the death of another pilgrim in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In a statement released on Sunday, June 9, 2024, the Kebbi Hajj 2024 Media Team announced the passing of Abubakar … Continue reading Hajj 2024: Another Kebbi pilgrim dies in Makkah
AGS NEWS – The organised labour has firmly rejected the Nigerian federal government’s proposed minimum wage of ₦62,000 or ₦100,000 for workers. In an interview on Channels Television, Chris Onyeka, Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), called … Continue reading Labour rejects ₦100,000 minimum wage, strike may resume tuesday
AGS NEWS – On Monday, youths in Akure, the Ondo State capital, protested against a raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that resulted in the arrest of 127 people at two nightclubs. The EFCC operatives conducted the … Continue reading Ondo youths protest EFCC raid and arrest of 127 individuals
AGS NEWS – Israel’s centrist War Cabinet Minister, Benny Gantz, has resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, urging for new elections. In a televised press conference, Gantz accused Netanyahu of prioritizing his political survival over a ceasefire deal aimed … Continue reading Israeli war cabinet minister resigns, calls for new elections
AGS NEWS – Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two drug dealers in Yola South Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday night, June 6, … Continue reading Police arrest two drug dealers in Adamawa
AGS NEWS – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that $4.7 billion is needed in 2024 to aid 20.9 million vulnerable people in Nigeria, Chad, and five other African countries. This was revealed … Continue reading UN appeals for $4.7bn to aid 21m Nigerian IDPs and others
AGS NEWS – After torrential rains caused historic flooding in southern Brazil, the country now anticipates severe drought in some areas, Environment Minister Marina Silva announced Wednesday. Brazil has experienced a series of extreme weather events, including unprecedented flooding in … Continue reading Brazil braces for severe drought following historic floods
AGS NEWS – On Wednesday, the Senate approved a bill granting a 300% salary increase for federal and state judicial officers. The approval followed a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, led by Senator … Continue reading Senate approves 300% pay rise for chief justice and other judicial officers
AGS NEWS – A 43-year-old man, Muhammed Auwalu, has been arrested by the Ogun Police Command for impersonating a military officer in Ogere, Ikenne Local Government Area. Auwalu was detained on Wednesday, May 29, by the Special Weapons and Tactics … Continue reading Fake military officer detained for impersonation in Ogun state
AGS NEWS – A 3-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in a random attack outside a grocery store in North Olmsted, Ohio. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3, in the parking lot of a Giant Eagle store, … Continue reading Woman stabs 3-year-old boy to death in random attack at grocery store in Ohio
AGS NEWS – The Biden administration is quickly implementing a policy to block access to asylum for migrants who illegally cross the US-Mexico border. President Joe Biden announced the executive action on June 4 at the White House, following the … Continue reading US shuts off asylum to migrants who cross border illegally
AGS NEWS – On Tuesday, the Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, handed over 17 sacks of Cannabis Sativa, containing 1,257 parcels valued at N96 million, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The drugs were intercepted along Bar … Continue reading Customs intercept N96m worth of marijuana at Lagos bar beach
AGS NEWS – In the first three months of 2024, 30 state governments in Nigeria spent N986.64 billion on recurrent expenditures, which included refreshments, sitting allowances, travel expenses, and utilities. This information was derived from budget implementation reports on Open … Continue reading 30 governors spent not less than N968bn on refreshments, others in three months – Report
AGS NEWS – Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has sought to clarify her recent comments, which were misconstrued as criticism of Meghan Markle’s attire during her visit to the country. Following Meghan’s visit, Tinubu, speaking at an event commemorating the … Continue reading Remi Tinubu clarifies nudity statement, not aimed at Meghan Markle
AGS NEWS – US President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to conduct strikes within Russian territory using US-supplied munitions, eliciting strong criticism from Russia. However, Biden’s approval comes with restrictions, permitting Ukraine to target areas near Kharkiv, following significant Russian … Continue reading President Biden gives Ukraine permission to carry out strikes within Russia using sophisticated US military weapons
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