Workers Day: FG declares May 1 Public Holiday The federal government has declared Thursday as public holiday to mark the 2025 Workers Day. This is contained in a statement by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo , reiterated […]
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Today Is May Day, Otherwise Known As Workers’ Day
Today Is May Day, Otherwise Known As Workers’ Day Nigeria Today Joins Other Countries Of The World To Mark 2025 International Labour Day International Labour Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is observed every year to honour the hard work and contributions of workers across the globe. Every year […]
Nigeria, UK Sign Pact To Tackle Cybercrimes
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly combat cybercrime and strengthen criminal justice systems. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi launched the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime, describing it as a bold step toward coordinated efforts against digital threats. The team includes the EFCC, NPF Cybercrime Centre, […]
CJN cautions NBA over frivolous petitions against judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged the Nigerian Bar Association to protect the integrity of the judiciary. In a statement by her media aide, the CJN expressed concern over the rising number of frivolous and baseless petitions against judges, often used to intimidate them. She noted […]
Lagos socialite, E-money freed after EFCC questioning over Naira abuse
Socialite and businessman Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged abuse of the naira and money laundering. He was picked up in the Omole area of Lagos and taken into custody in Abuja. E-Money was reportedly seen spraying naira […]
NEMA receives over 200 stranded Nigerians back from Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 203 vulnerable Nigerians who were stranded in Libya. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on a chartered Al Buraq Boeing aircraft. The group, consisting of 50 males, 96 females, 29 children, and 28 infants, was repatriated under […]
Nigeria Loses 28% Of Electricity Generated
Nigeria loses about 28% of the electricity it generates due to poor infrastructure, long distribution lines, and technical faults. This is according to Prof. Anthony Adoghe of Covenant University. Delivering the university’s 33rd inaugural lecture, Adoghe said Nigeria ranks third in power loss in Africa, after Cameroon and Togo. In […]
Rivers NBA Branches Defend Chairman Cordelia Eke Over Query
NBA branch chairmen in Rivers State have condemned the query issued to Port Harcourt branch chairman, Cordelia Eke, by State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), over alleged misconduct. Eke was accused of co-authoring a communique criticizing the administration, which Ibas claimed violated civil service rules. But in a […]
Anaocha Council Chairman Ibekwe Enrolls Over 1000 Beneficiaries Into Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme
Over 1,000 residents of Anaocha have been enrolled into the Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme, thanks to an initiative by Anaocha Mayor, Hon. Rome Ibekwe, in partnership with St. Cletus Hospital, Neni. The free enrollment targets the elderly, women, men, and children, especially in rural communities. Hon. Ibekwe said the […]
At Anyaoku Lecture, Valentine Ozigbo, Gambari, Urge Action On Restructuring, Nation-Building
At Anyaoku Lecture, Valentine Ozigbo, Gambari, Urge Action On Restructuring, Nation-Building ENUGU, Nigeria — Valentine Ozigbo, a respected Nigerian business leader and a 2025 Anambra governorship hopeful, has joined other eminent Nigerians in calling for urgent restructuring and reform. They made the call at the 14th Chief Emeka Anyaoku Lecture […]