The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that those arrested by the security agencies for alleged involvement in the removal of sewage manhole covers on highways in Abuja will be made to face the full wrath of the law to serve as a deterrent to others. The Minister also assured that the…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that those responsible for the tragic stampede during the Christmas funfair at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, will face trial, regardless of their status. The incident claimed the lives of at least 35 children. Governor Makinde made the assertion yesterday, during his address at…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has raised the alarm that he, his family and those around him have been receiving threats over his New Year message on President Bola Tinubu. His supporters, under the auspices of Obidient Movement, also yesterday implored Nigerians to take note…
ACADEMIC and non-academic activities at the Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, Ijanikin, were disrupted as the Non-Academic Staff Union, NASU, yesterday, declared an indefinite strike action. This decision arose from the Lagos State government and the university administration’s failure to meet the union’s longstanding demands despite extensive negotiations. Speaking on the strike, the Chairman…
Following the signing of the new terms and conditions of Service of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved mouth-watering allowances for officers of General rank who will retire after serving 35 years in service Some of the Allowances include the provision of a bulletproof SUV as take-home gift, fully paid foreign…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a remittance of over N6bn to the coffers of the Nigerian government in 2024. According to the board’s weekly bulletin released on Monday by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB generated a total income of N22,996,653,265.25 in 2024, out of which N6,034,605,510.69 was remitted to…
United States President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team has filed a motion to delay the sentencing in his hush money trial, which is scheduled for January 10. The motion argues that the sentencing is unlawful, citing a recent Supreme Court decision on immunity, the state constitution of New York, and other legal precedents. Trump’s spokesperson, Steven…
The Osun State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Sunday Bisi, has advised Governor Ademola Adeleke to remain focused on his developmental agenda and avoid distractions from opposition elements. Bisi gave the advice on Monday in Osogbo during an interdenominational prayer session organised by the party to welcome the new year. The event was…
Foremost socio-economic group, January 9 Collective (J9C), has announced that business and policy strategy in Nigeria will be the focus of its 13th anniversary lecture which will be held on Thursday, January 9, at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. The lecture, themed “Business and Policy Strategy: Examining the Role of Reform in…
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to tour its rehabilitated refineries following his public skepticism about the viability of the $2 billion invested in the facilities. Obasanjo, during a recent television interview, questioned the progress at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, citing historical challenges faced during his…
