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RMAFC clarifies legislators’ N13.5m monthly salaries, allowances

RMAFC clarifies legislators’ N13.5m monthly salaries, allowances

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has cleared the air on the salaries and allowances being paid to members of the National Assembly. This is contained in a statement signed by the chairman of RMAFC, Mr Mohammad Shehu in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, the clarification has become imperative. Shehu said that […]

Barack Obama: Nigerian Stars Feature In 2024 Summer Playlist

Barack Obama: Nigerian Stars Feature In 2024 Summer Playlist

The Ex-President of USA, Barack Obama has shared his 2024 summer playlist, showcasing the tracks that have been on heavy rotation for him this season. The former U.S. president describes his playlist as an “eclectic mix,” featuring different artists that reflect his broad musical tastes. With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that […]

Miley Cyrus Receives Disney Legend Status

Miley Cyrus Receives Disney Legend Status

Miley Cyrus has become the youngest-ever star to receive Disney legend status. In an emotional speech, the singer, who rose to fame playing Hannah Montana in the Disney Channel series when she was 13 years old, said she was “still proud to have been Hannah Montana”. The 31-year-old received a standing ovation from the 12,000-crowd […]

Nigeria Athletes Begin Training for 2024 Paralympics

Nigeria Athletes Begin Training for 2024 Paralympics

24 Nigerian Paralympic athletes are set to represent the country at the 2024 Paralympic Games in France, scheduled for 28th August to 8th September. Nigeria will be represented in four sports at the 2024 Paralympics, namely: Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Powerlifting, and Para Table Tennis.  As they prepare to represent the nation in Paris, […]

FG Orders Mandatory Patronage of Defence Industry Corporation

FG Orders Mandatory Patronage of Defence Industry Corporation

The Federal Government (FG) has said that following the new DICON Act signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, it is now mandatory for all government organisations and agencies to procure military hardware from the Military Industrial Complex at the Defence Industry Corporation, Kaduna. While addressing a news conference in Abuja ahead of the 60th […]

Paris Olympics 2024 – USA Tops The Table With 126 Medal

Paris Olympics 2024 - USA Tops The Table With 126 Medal

Stars of sport, screen and music came together at the Paris 2024 closing ceremony to bring the 33rd Olympic Games to an end. Actor Tom Cruise descended from the roof of Stade de France to collect the Olympic flag as part of the handover to the American city of Los Angeles, which will host the […]

LASG Introduces 25% Discount Fare On Off-Peak Blue Rail Travels

LASG Introduces 25% Discount Fare On Off-Peak Blue Rail Travels

The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will from Monday, 12th August 2024 increase its number of trips from 54 to 72 per day, as the state government introduces a 25 per cent discount for commuters travelling within the off-peak period set at 10.00 am and 4.00 pm daily. The Managing Director of Lagos […]

Crime Charges- Police Invite Nollywood Actress Tonto Dikeh

Crime Charges- Police Invites Nollywood Tonto Dikeh

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has asked Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh to report to its headquarters in Abuja in connection with an investigation into charges bordering on defamation, cyberbullying, and forgery, among others. Meanwhile, the summon was contained in an invitation letter issued by the Inspector-General of the Police Monitoring Unit, which is handling the […]

FG – MTN Donates N1bn, 4600 Digital Devices

FG - MTN Donates N1bn, 4600 Digital Devices

Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the donation of N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme and 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools by telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria. He said the gesture by the telecommunications outfit towards the government’s efforts in addressing hardship in the country is worthy of emulation […]

President Tinubu Directs The Crack Down On Illegal Miners

President Tinubu Directs The Crack Down On Illegal Miners

President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify efforts to crack down on illegal miners across the country. The President gave the directive while receiving a presentation titled, ‘Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035,’ by Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) […]