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FCT Minister Appeals to Abuja Residents to Avoid Nationwide Protest
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of Abuja not to participate in the planned nationwide protest...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno Approves N1million For Each Resident Doctor
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the payment of a Medical Residency Training Fund of N1 million to each resident doctor...
PLANNED NATIONWIDE PROTEST: Military Warns Against Violent Gatherings
The Nigerian military has warned organisers of a planned nationwide protest over alleged hardship in the country, against any form of violence.
Director of Defence...
Three Dead, Others Injured in Lagos Building Collapse
At least three people were confirmed dead following the early morning collapse of a building under construction at 13 Wilson Mba Street, Arowojobe Estate,...
President Tinubu Signs North-West and South-East Development Commission Bills into Law
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the North-West Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2024, and the South-East Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2023.
The Presidential Spokesman,...
Late Drama as Argentina Salvages Draw Against Morocco in Paris Olympics Opener
Argentina staged a dramatic comeback with a last-gasp equalizer in stoppage time, securing a two-two draw against Morocco in Group B of the men's...
NDLEA Arrests Notorious Lagos Drug Baron, Temo After Years of Evasion
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of Alhaji Sulaiman Jimoh, popularly known as Temo, a notorious Lagos drug baron...
Akwa Ibom Indigene in Scotland, Magdalene Effiong, Tops University of Edinburgh’s 2024 Graduates with First-Class Honors in Nursing
An Akwa Ibom State indigene based in Scotland, Mrs Magdalene Effiong, has emerged as one of the best-graduating students at the University of Edinburgh...
Gabon President, Brice Nguema Invites Aliko Dangote to Invest in Cement and Fertilizer Production
Gabon President, Brice Oligui Nguema has invited Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, to invest in the country’s cement and fertilizer sectors. This invitation...
Pilot Survives as 18 Die in Nepal Plane Crash
Tragedy has struck in Nepal as a plane crash claimed the lives of eighteen passengers aboard, leaving the pilot as the sole survivor.
Nepal has...
Canadian Olympic Committee Apologizes for Drone Incident at Women’s Football Training
The Canadian Olympic Committee has issued an apology following an incident where a Canada Soccer staff member allegedly flew a drone over a New...
Senate Passes N6.2trn 2024 Appropriation Act Amendment Bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the sum of N6.2 trillion as contained in the 2024 Appropriation Act Amendment Bill.
The bill was passed following the...
President Tinubu Appeals to Nigerians to Shelve Planned Hardship Protest
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to shelve the planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ Protest slated for the 1st of August.
Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris,...
Senate Approves N70,000 As New Minimum Wage
The Nigerian Senate has approved N70,000 as the minimum wage for workers in Nigeria. The national minimum wage bill will become effective after President...