Three football fans of Valencia CF who racially abused Real Madrid star, Vinicius Jr have been sentenced for eight months and also given a two-year stadium ban from any venue hosting LaLiga matches, or games held under the jurisdiction of the Spanish football federation. These convictions makes it the first […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant interceptions and arrests related to drug trafficking, including the seizure of a large consignment of codeine and the uncovering of opioids concealed in ladies’ hair extensions. These recent developments highlight the agency’s ongoing efforts to combat the international drug trade. […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the terms of reference for the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC) to provide clarity on its functions within the climate and green economy ecosystem. T he SPEC has been mandated with several key responsibilities, including being the lead negotiator on […]
The Nigerian Army has delivered a series of significant blows to terrorist groups in Kaduna, Zamfara, and Abia states, showcasing their unwavering commitment to national security. These successful operations demonstrate the army’s effectiveness in combating terrorism and restoring peace to previously troubled regions. Kaduna: Neutralized Terrorists: Troops conducted a two-day […]
Nigeria’s quest for a new national minimum wage remains unresolved after a two-day meeting between the Federal Government, organised labour, and the private sector. While both sides acknowledged the inadequacy of the current N30,000 minimum wage due to rising inflation, significant disagreement persists regarding the appropriate new benchmark. The Federal […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has strongly criticized the actions of the Organised Labour regarding the shutdown of the National Grid and restoration of old electricity tariffs. Speaking at the National Executive Council meeting of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Abuja, Akume labeled […]
In a significant move towards gender equality, the Nigeria Police Force has appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Yetunde Longe as the first-ever female Force Secretary. This historic appointment underscores Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun’s commitment to inclusivity within the Force. AIG Longe, a highly qualified officer with a distinguished career, […]
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has today granted an order of interim forfeiture of properties valued at N11,140,000,000.00 linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. The presiding judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made the order after a motion ex parte was filed and […]
British banknotes with the image of King Charles III has entered circulation for the first time today after almost two years he became king after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The four banknotes with the king’s portrait on the front carry values of £5, £10, £20 and […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a significant announcement during the commissioning of various projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to mark his one year in office. The Northern Parkway road in Abuja has been renamed as the Professor Wole Soyinka Highway, in honor of the renowned Nigerian literary […]
