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
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 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 […]
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 […]
NNPCL: 8000 Illegal Refineries Destroyed In Six Months
The Deputy Manager of the NNPC Ltd Command and Control Centre, Murtala Muhammad, says over 8,000 illegal refineries and 5,800 illegal oil pipeline connections were detected and destroyed within six months. Muhammad who disclosed this in Abuja at a Stakeholders Engagement Session with National Assembly journalists, highlighted that oil theft remains a serious concern, especially […]
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 […]
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 […]
