Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has dismissed the request by the detained leader of the Biafra nation agitators, Nnamdi Kanu, for the restoration of his revoked bail and the removal from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), to a house arrest or […]
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Lagos fire incidents claim 82 lives, destroy properties worth N25bn.
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that 82 lives were lost and property damage amounting to N25.37bn to tragic fire incidents between May 2023 and 2024. Speaking at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Lagos State Secretariat, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr Olugbenga Oyerinde, stated this on […]
Labour issues two-week ultimatum to defaulting states
The Organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has reiterated its May 31, 2024 ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet all of its demands which includes implementation of a new national minimum wage and reversal of the hike in electricity tariff. This followed […]
Four in court over alleged kidnap, murder of Anambra monarch.
Four persons are standing trial before an Onitsha High Court Number 1 sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State over their alleged involvement in the kidnap and murder of the traditional ruler of Ogwuaniocha community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Oliver Nnaji. The four accused persons are Onyebuchi […]
Federal Government Says Transfer of electricity regulatory oversight to states To continue.
The Federal Government has reversed its decision to halt the transfer of electricity regulatory oversight to state governments. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this on Monday during a two-day stakeholders workshop focused on the implementation of the Electricity Act, organised by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in Lagos. […]
On Foreign News, Israel Condemns ICC Prosecutor’s Request for Prime Ministers Arrest Warrant
On Foreign News Israel today slammed as a historical disgrace an application by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The prosecutor, Karim Khan, applied for arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant as well as top Hamas leaders […]
Labour agrees to attend Tuesday’s talks over Minimum Wage issues.
The Organised Labour has agreed to attend the negotiation meeting of the Tripartite Committee on the Minimum Wage slated for Tuesday. The Vice President of the Trade Union Congress, Mr Etim Okon, confirmed this in an interview today in Abuja. The Nigeria Labour Congress and the TUC had walked out […]
Anambra: Teacher arrested for beating 8-year-old pupil to coma
A 30-year-old teacher has been arrested for allegedly beating an 8-year-old pupil into a coma in Anambra state. The Anambra state government has permanently shut down Landmark School Mgbakwu in the Awka North Local Government Area. The commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed this to reporters in her office […]
Four in court over alleged kidnap, murder of Anambra monarch
Four persons are standing trial before an Onitsha High Court Number 1 sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State over their alleged involvement in the kidnap and murder of the traditional ruler of Ogwuaniocha community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Oliver Nnaji. The four accused persons are Onyebuchi […]
NAFDAC Alerts Public Of Europe’s Recall Of ‘Caro White’ From Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a public notification regarding the recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion by the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX). A statement on NAFDAC’s website, Alert on the Recall of Ivorian […]