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FG Advises Citizens to Leave Lebanon Over Israeli Attack

FG Advises Citizens to Leave Lebanon Over Israeli Attack

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation. In statement by its Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM said the advice is a result of its worry over the attacks on […]

President Tinubu Departs for Two-Week UK Vacation

President Tinubu Departs for Two-Week UK Vacation

President Bola Tinubu has left for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation as part of his yearly leave. This was announced by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Yesterday’s departure comes two weeks after the President returned from London where he met with King Charles III. READ ANOTHER RECENT […]

FG Distributes 2000 CNG-powered Tricycles To Youths

FG Distributes 2000 CNG-powered Tricycles To Youths

The Federal Government has distributed 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to youths as part of commitment by President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the daily struggles of young persons. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, who announced this yesterday during the first phase distribution of the tricycles, said they would go a long […]

President Tinubu Announces 30-Day National Youth Confab

President Tinubu Announces 30-Day National Youth Confab

President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day confab for youths in the country to discuss and address challenges confronting them. Speaking yesterday during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast, the president said the Confab will unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions to issues such as education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice. The […]

Balmoral Group hosts winners of Game Rush ‘Chaos in The Ring’

Balmoral Group hosts winners of Game Rush ‘Chaos in The Ring'

Balmoral Group, Nigerian leading 360 events solutions company, hosted winners of the Game Rush ‘Chaos in The Ring’ boxing event to a courtesy visit led by its CEO, Dr Ezekiel Adamu, at the Balmoral headquarters in Ikoyi, on 26, September, 2024. The visit celebrated the athletes for their victories in the landmark boxing series organised […]

FG Gives 64 100-Capacity CNG Buses To Labour, Student Unions

FG Gives 64 100-Capacity CNG Buses To Labour, Student Unions

As part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary and to ease transportation costs, the Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).  Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister […]

NFF Appoints Interim Coach for Super Falcons

NFF Appoints Interim Coach for Super Falcons

 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have confirmed that Augustine Eguavoen will continue in his role as Head Coach of the Super Eagles. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications on Thursday confirmed that the federation had Eguavoen and the current technical crew which includes Fidelis Ilechukwu, Daniel Ogunmodede, Olatunji Baruwa and Tomaz Zorec, […]

FG begins new minimum wage payment

FG begins new minimum wage payment

Civil servants under the federal government payroll will start receiving the new N70,000 minimum wage payment from yesterday, September 26. Spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, who stated this to journalists in an interview however did not state if the minimum wage would be paid alongside its arrears. This […]

Strike Action: ASUU Gives FG 14-day ultimatum

Strike Action: ASUU Gives FG 14-day ultimatum

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government 14-days ultimatum to resolve several lingering issues. Its President, Emmanuel Osodeke, gave the deadline in a statement yesterday and expressed frustration with the government’s lack of commitment and delay tactics. Osodeke cautioned that the union should not be held responsible for any industrial disharmony […]

FG Orders Investigation Into Alleged Bribery in Nigerian Prisons

FG Orders Investigation Into Alleged Bribery in Nigerian Prisons

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed a comprehensive investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service. Giving the order in a statement yesterday, the Minister condemned the alleged behavior, and emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, and corruption will be met with zero tolerance and severe consequences within the […]