In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) staged a protest at the national secretariat of the Labour Party in Abuja, demanding the cancellation of the party’s upcoming national convention slated for the end of the month. The NLC leadership, led by their officials, vociferously called for […]
Former Nigeria forward, Finidi George has been confirmed as the interim coach of the super eagles for their international friendly games against Ghana and Mali in Marrakech on Friday and next Tuesday respectively. The 52-year-old winger who made a scoring debut for Nigeria at an AFCON qualifying match against Burkina […]
Governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke has today written to the House of Assembly, requesting for approval to change the state logo. According to reports, the governor sent a request letter that was read by the Speaker of the assembly, Adewale Egbedun, during plenary. In the letter, titled: “Presentation of […]
The Senate has today asked the Federal Government to immediately compensate the families of the 17 soldiers that were murdered in Delta state. The request was made during today’s plenary session, as the senators observed a minute silence in honour of the military personnel who lost their lives on Thursday […]
Abubakar Maigandi, President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), anticipates a potential drop in petrol prices following the revival of operations at the Port Harcourt refinery. Maigandi expressed optimism during a meeting with NNPC’s Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, highlighting the proximity advantage for South-South region […]
In a swift response to actionable intelligence, Nigerian Army troops stationed in Kaduna State thwarted a kidnapping attempt by a violent extremist group, rescuing 16 victims in Tantatu Community, Kajuru Local Government Area. The troops engaged the insurgents in a fierce firefight, liberating the abducted villagers and continuing search operations […]
Residents of Gberigbe, Ikorodu, Lagos State, are appealing to the government for urgent repairs to the heavily flooded Gberigbe road. The dilapidated road, worsened by recent heavy rains, has caused businesses to suffer and residents to relocate. 60 Communities Affected Residents, lamented that the road connects approximately 60 communities. During […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a drug ring targeting students in Bayelsa State and seized significant quantities of narcotics across Nigeria in a week-long operation. Hairdresser & Dispatch Rider Arrested with Drug-Laced Chin-Chin: In Yenagoa, Bayelsa, NDLEA agents apprehended a 20-year-old hair stylist, Josephine Odunu, and […]
Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly rebuked the decision of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to organize a retreat for state commissioners for finance in London. In a scathing statement shared on social media, Obi condemned the lavish expenditure on overseas workshops amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. […]
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has vehemently condemned the unprovoked killing of officers and soldiers attached to 63 Brigade at Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area. Emphasizing the state’s commitment to the rule of law and human decency, Governor Oborevwori expressed deep concern over the tragic incident and […]
