The Nigerian Commission in Ghana says it has rescued 11 teenage girls trafficked into the country for prostitution, saying they have been taken into custody. The Commission also confirmed the arrest of the suspect, Chukwudi Nwachukwu, who lured the girls to Ghana under the pretence of working at a restaurant. […]
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On Foreign News, Sunak dismisses resignation talks before UK’s election
On Foreign News, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today dismissed rumours that he would quit before the July 4 general election, as criticism about his early departure from D-Day commemoration events rumbled on. The Conservative leader issued an apology after outrage from veterans’ groups that he declined to join other […]
ALGON rejects N62,000 minimum wage
As the minimum wage discussion is ongoing, the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) today declared that local councils cannot afford to pay the proposed N62, 000 as new minimum wage citing a meagre allocation coming from the Federation Account as a major factor responsible for their rejection. National […]
FG repairs vandalised Second Niger Bridge, tightens security
The Federal Ministry of Works has fixed the vandalised railings and expansion joints used to absorb the thermal expansions at the Second Niger Bridge. Uchenna Orji, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this to our correspondent today. Orji said the vandalised sections of […]
NNPCL Debunks Alleged Inflation Of Fuel Subsidy Claims, Denies Knowledge Of Audit By Tinubu Government
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 […]
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) […]