The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has voiced its opposition to the proposed N60,000 minimum wage, stating that it is not feasible and could lead to financial challenges for many states. In a statement released by the NGF’s acting Director on Media and Public Affairs, Hajiya Halimah Salihu Ahmed, the forum […]
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Police Commission appoints AIG Yahaya Abubakar DIG, promotes others
The Police Service Commission has announced the promotion of AIG Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar to Deputy Inspector General of Police. AIG Abubakar, who previously served as AIG in charge of Zone 14 Katsina, will now represent the North East Geopolitical Zone in the Police Management Team, replacing DIG Habu Sani who […]
NUC Raises Alarm Over Insecurity In Nigerian Universities
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has raised concerns about increasing security threats on Nigerian university campuses. Speaking at the 7th Annual Registry Lecture at Elizade University in Ondo State, NUC Deputy Executive Secretary, Dr. Biodun Saliu, highlighted the rising insecurity as a major challenge in the nation’s university system. Dr. […]
MultiChoice Nigeria vows to appeal tribunal’s N150m fine, free subscriptions
Multichoice Nigeria has said it has plans to appeal the recent ruling by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT), which fined the company N150 million for challenging the tribunal’s jurisdiction. The tribunal also ordered Multichoice to provide Nigerians with a one-month free subscription on DStv and GOtv. The ruling […]
Akwa Ibom: Poly workers begin one week warning strike, to shut Rector’s office Monday
Staff members of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, have commenced a seven-day warning strike, accompanied by a protest walk around the school premises. The protest, organized by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP), began after a brief congress at […]
Fire guts one-story building in Anambra
Some properties have been destroyed in a fire outbreak at a one-story building on Atani Road by Uga Junction in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State. The fire, which started in the early hours of Friday, has yet to have its cause determined. An eyewitness reported that the fire […]
Obi Explains That Obidient Movement Is not domiciled in any Political Party
Against the backdrop of a Political Party creating a directorate for the Obidient Movement, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections and the Principal mentor of the Obidient Movement In Nigeria, Peter Obi has said that the group is beyond a political party and cannot […]
NDLEA arrests intending pilgrims with cocaine consignments in Lagos
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested four intending pilgrims as they planned to ingest wraps of cocaine ahead of their flight on Wednesday. Narrating how the arrest was made, Director, Media, and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said its […]
Bandits kingpin Turji refutes claim of top commander Baleri’s capture.
Security tensions in the Northwest region have escalated as the notorious bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji, has vehemently denied claims by Nigeriens authorities regarding the capture of one of his top commanders, Kachalla Baleri. In a newly surfaced video posted on X by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama on […]
Niger residents fleeing bandits attack drown
Four residents of Niger State have drowned while fleeing from bandits attack in Gurmana community of Shiroro Local Government Area. Residents of the community usually take a canoe to an island in the area to hide from the attack of bandits who have made the local government a haven for […]