The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has refuted media reports alleging that it inflated the fuel subsidy payments by N3.3 trillion. A report claimed that a forensic audit conducted by a global accounting firm, KPMG, had uncovered a significant discrepancy in the fuel subsidy claims made by the national oil […]
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Nigerians urge NLC not to shut down the national grid over Minimum wage
As the standoff between the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Federal Government over the proposed minimum wage continues, Nigerian citizens have taken to social media to implore the labour union not to disrupt the national grid during any potential strike action. Today, the NLC rejected the government’s offers of either […]
Anambra ROLAC II: A Beacon of Hope in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
Anambra ROLAC II: A Beacon of Hope in the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence The Child Protection Network (CPN) Anambra Chapter, under the leadership of Mrs. Euchria Anekwe, wishes to express its heartfelt appreciation to the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC) Programme for its unwavering support in the fight against […]
Tinubu Pledges to Retool Nigeria’s Financial System, Inaugurates Infrastructure in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to retooling Nigeria’s financial system to bring prosperity and relief to Nigerians. Speaking at the inauguration of engineering infrastructure in Abuja’s Guzape District, Tinubu emphasized the importance of people-focused development and providing essential infrastructure. He also announced the naming of two major […]
Anambra Court Orders Police To Pay Panel-Beater 5 million naira
An Anambra State High Court in Onitsha has ordered the Nigeria Police to pay ₦5 million in damages to Mr. Friday Onyeobi, a panel beater, for wrongful arrest, detention, and torture. The court, presided over by Justice S. N. Odili, also restrained the police from further arrest, harassment, or intimidation […]
Senior Lawyers Differ On National Minimum Wage in Nigeria.
A debate among Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) has arisen over whether the new National Minimum Wage agreement between the federal government and organized labor should bind state governments. Some lawyers argue that states should negotiate separately based on their financial capacities, reflecting Nigeria’s federal structure. Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN) […]
Immigration officer bags 7-year jail term over passport fraud
An immigration officer has been sentenced to seven years in prison for passport fraud. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) secured the conviction of Mr. Quadri Ismail Adeyinka, a staff member of the Nigeria Immigration Service. The Commission, as stated by its spokesperson, Demola Bakare, said […]
Middle-Belt Coalition Urges Obi To Accept 2023 Election Results
The Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum, a coalition of civil society organizations, has called on Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi to accept the results of the 2023 Nigerian general elections. The coalition, represented by spokesperson Dr. Danladi Ceceko, stated that the election, which saw President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the […]
Nigerian Army Raids IPOB Camp in Abia, Kills Six
Troops of the Nigerian Army conducted a raid on an Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) camp in Igboro Forest, Abia State, on Saturday. The operation was part of efforts to apprehend those responsible for the killing of five soldiers at Obikabia Junction in Aba last week. According to a statement […]
No more lodging of underage girls in hotels, FG warns
No more lodging of underage girls in hotels, FG warns The Federal Government has warned hoteliers across the country not to harbour teenagers and underage girls in their facilities or risk being sanctioned. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, read the riot acts on Saturday at the ‘Unlock Training […]