Gridlock As Flood Takes Over Long Bridge On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The long bridge on the Warewa axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has been taken over by flood, causing a traffic jam on the road. The flood was caused by the…
Dhul Hijjah: Crescent Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia — June 15 Arafat Day
The authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signalling the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. A message shared by Haramain,…
Presidency Debunks Rumors of N105,000 Minimum Wage Proposal
The Presidency has dismissed reports circulating on social media and some news outlets claiming that the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, proposed a new minimum wage of N105,000. In a…
Two Labourers Trapped Inside Well Die In Osun
A tragic incident occurred in Osun State on Thursday, when two labourers were trapped inside a well while fetching water at a construction site in Ile-Ife. According to eyewitnesses, the…
Bill To Ban Herders’ Movement From State To State, Restrict Ranches Scales Second Reading at Senate
A bill for an act to restrict the movement of herders and their cows from state to state and establish ranching, passed second reading at the floor of the Senate…
President Tinubu Moves To Suspend Nationwide Collection Of Levies On Okada Riders, fuel Trucks Others
President Bola Tinubu is considering a six months suspension of the collection of taxes, levies or charges in business of few sectors of the economy. Recipients of the tax suspension…
BREAKING: FG Proposes ₦105,000 New Minimum Wage
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Thursday, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu against the backdrop of ongoing discussions on a new…
DIG Tasks Officers To Uphold Integrity, Protect Citizens With Dignity
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Silvester Abiodun Alabi, has warned police officers across the country to desist from extorting innocent Nigerians. Speaking during a visit to the Osun State…
Govt Moves To Issue Special ID Cards To Almajiri Children
The government of Gombe State has commenced an initiative to issue special Identification Cards to Almajiri children in the state. During a recent interview, the Special Adviser to Governor Muhammad…
US Lawmakers Write President Joe Biden, Accuse Nigeria Of Holding Binance Executive Hostage
A group of 16 Republican congressmen, led by Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul, have written to President Joe Biden urging him to intervene in the detention…
President Tinubu Plans N6.6trn Supplementary Budget Under ASAP
The Federal Government may soon approach the National Assembly for a supplementary budget of N6.6 trillion to fund the implementation of the Accelerated Stabilisation and Advancement Plan (ASAP) designed to…
Strike: Minimum Wage Negotiations Stall As FG Fails to Present New Offer
The negotiations between the Federal Government and labour unions over the new minimum wage have hit a snag. The Federal Government’s negotiating team failed to present a fresh offer beyond…
30 Nigerian Govs Spend ₦968.64 Billion On Refreshments, Others Within Three Months – Report
No fewer than 30 state governments of the federation have spent ₦986.64bn on recurrent expenditures, including refreshments, sitting allowances, travelling, utilities amongst others in the first three months of 2024.…
Over 50,000 Persons Living With HIV In Osun – AIDS Control
The Executive Secretary of the Osun State Agency for the Control of AIDS (O’SACA), Dr. Adeniyi Oginni, has disclosed that over 50,000 individuals in the state are currently living with…
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Commences Payment To Heritage Bank’s Customer This Week
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that depositors of the now-liquidated Heritage Bank will start receiving their insured deposits starting this week. The revelation was made by the…
Kaduna Assembly Approves El-Rufai’s Probe Over Abuse Of Office, Money Laundering
The Kaduna State House of Assembly’s ad hoc committee has submitted a damning report, exposing financial irregularities and corruption during the tenure of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The report was…
FG Admits Fuel Subsidy Will Cost ₦5.4 Trillion In 2024
The Nigerian government has acknowledged that fuel subsidy expenditures are expected to surge to ₦5.4 trillion in 2024, according to a recent revelation by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun.…
Court Orders Forfeiture Of ₦11.1 Billion Properties Linked To Emefiele
A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim order for the forfeiture of properties worth N11.14 billion linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
NSCIA Asks Muslims To Look Out For Crescent Of Dhul Hijjah
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on all Nigerian Muslims to be vigilant for the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of Dhul Hijjah,…
FG Announces Lyrics Of Reintroduced National Anthem
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has officially released a standardized version of Nigeria’s reintroduced national anthem, emphasizing the importance of consistency in its rendition. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu,…