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 […]
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 […]
BBNaija To Showcase One Of Its Most Impactful Tasks
Reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, will showcase one of its most impactful tasks yet, with an aim to ignite a national conversation on gender equity. This exciting new task scheduled for today Monday, September 30, is put together by The She Tank, a creative think tank, and BellaNaija, lifestyle and Entertainment Company, as part […]
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
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
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 […]
Reminisce Is Set To Release New EP On Friday 27th September
Reminisce is set to release a new EP, entitled ‘Sui Generis’ on Friday, September 27, 2024. This comes one year after his last album ‘Alaye Toh Se Gogo VOL. 1’. To give fans a taste of the upcoming EP, Reminisce has dropped two singles. ‘Sui Generis’, which is Reminisce’s 7th project, has 7 tracks with guest appearances […]
EFCC Is Read To Engage Yahaya Bello In Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is ready to engage former Kogi governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in court over the fraud allegation of N8.2 billion against him. Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement yesterday promised that Bello must have his day in court like other indicted former ministers, ex-governors, several top […]
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
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 […]
