Comrade Daniel Umaru Lagi, the father of the former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Nasarawa State, Innocent Lagi, has been killed by unidentified gunmen following his abduction a few days ago. The late Comrade Lagi was kidnapped on Tuesday, May 28, in Wamba by unknown gunmen.
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Anatomy Profesor Says Tobacco Is Responsible For Over 8 Million Deaths Yearly .
A University of Ilorin professor of Anatomy, Gabriel Omotoso, has identified tobacco smoking as a leading reason for preventable death and disease worldwide, saying that it “causes more than eight million deaths yearly”. Professor Omotoso, who made the declaration while delivering the 259th inaugural lecture of the university, said that the […]
JAMB releases additional 3,921 results, as 431 candidates to resit
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the outstanding results of 3,921 candidates who sat for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination exams. In a statement on Sunday, the board released the 3,921 outstanding results, bringing the total results released to 1,883,350, adding that the results of 431 candidates […]
Fedral Government Appeals To Labour Continue On The Path Of Negotiations.
The Federal Government has appealed to labour unions to return to negotiations with the tripartite committee on the new minimum wage. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who made the appeal in Abuja on Monday, said the government is desirous of peaceful outcome and will do everything […]
Businesses, Airports, Hospitals, Power Supply Affected As Labour Begins Nationwide Strike.
Workers have downed tools across the nation as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) begin their industrial action over the hike in electricity tariff and a lack of consensus on a new minimum wage. While the National Assembly had stepped in at the last minute […]
NLC Strike: Anambra Police To Enforce Legal Recommendations, Call For Caution To Prevent Breach Of Public Safety & Peace
NLC Strike: Anambra Police To Enforce Legal Recommendations, Call For Caution To Prevent Breach Of Public Safety & Peace Following the Federal Government’s recent declaration that the planned strike by the Nigerian Labour Congress is illegal and premature, the Anambra State Police Command has reiterated the command’s commitment towards enforcing […]
Anambra CP Itam Orders Investigation Into Lifeless Body Of Baby Found In Bag At Ifite, Awka
Anambra CP Itam Orders Investigation Into Lifeless Body Of Baby Found In Bag At Ifite, Awka decries moral decay in the society Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has ordered an immediate investigation into the lifeless body of a baby found in a sack at a refuse […]
ECOWAS Allocates 9 Million Dollars To Aid Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has allocated $9 million to aid refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and stateless individuals in its member nations. Nigeria received $1 million from this fund to assist terrorism victims in the North East. The allocation was announced during the 2024 ECOWAS Ambassadors […]
Nigeria Clears 98% Of Its Trapped Airline Funds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Nigeria has cleared 98% of its trapped airline funds. At its peak in June 2023, Nigeria’s blocked funds reached $850 million, impacting airline operations. As of April 2024, only $19 million remains, pending verification by the Central Bank of Nigeria. IATA […]
Jim Nwobodo, Chime, Others Hail Mbah’s One-year Record
Prominent leaders in Enugu State have commended Governor Peter Mbah for his significant impact during his first year in office. At a state banquet held at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu, former governors Jim Nwobodo, Sullivan Chime, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, along with other dignitaries, praised Mbah’s efforts, saying Enugu […]