President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration will fully implement the new minimum wage. The President stated this on Wednesday in his message to mark the Workers Day celebration. He said “We will continue to commit ourselves to the cause of improving a lot of every working Nigerian and providing for those who cannot … Read more
The University of Cambridge is to investigate its own historical links with slavery and will examine how it might have gained financially. It has launched a two-year study that will examine its archives to see whether it gained from the slave trade. Universities have faced questions about the legacy of links to slavery. “It is … Read more
Following the new population figures for Nigeria put at 201 million by the United Nations Fund for Population Activities(UNPFA), the Federal Government has said it has no immediate plan to control population growth. The Permanent Secretary (Special Duties) Federal Ministry of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Dikwa, gave the indication at a press conference after the public … Read more
As Nigerian workers join their counterpart across the globe to mark May Day, labour leaders have demanded for speedy implementation of the N30,000 new minimum wage, tackling of growing insecurity and poor power supply. They advised workers to brace up to ensure that employers in both public and private sectors implement the new minimum wage … Read more
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, called for collaboration of all political parties in the country to “rescue Nigeria from misrule of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.” The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Prince Diran Odeyemi, in a statement explained that three incidents that happened recently had shown that APC would never change … Read more
Journalists covering the induction for the returning governors and governors-elect at the Old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, have been prevented from covering the second day of the ceremony organised by the Nigeria Governors Forum(NGF). No reason was offered by security personnel at the entrance of the venue for the directive, which affected State House … Read more
A Federal High Court Lagos, Tuesday, further adjourned until July 2, a 69 million dollars suit filed by the Federal Government against Chevron Petroleum Nigeria Ltd, seeking to recover oil revenue. The FG filed the suit against Chevron Nigeria Ltd, and Chevron Petroleum Nigeria Ltd, as first and second defendants, respectively. The case, which was … Read more
A Federal High Court in Lagos has further reserved judgment in a 55 million dollars debt recovery suit filed by the Federal Government of Nigeria against Agip Oil Company Ltd. The suit, filed since 2016 by FG counsel, Professor Fabian Ajogwu (SAN), is one among other suits by the government seeking to recover almost 12 … Read more
The Federal Government’s Agriculture Promotion Policy 2016-2020, otherwise known as the Green Alternative, has received a boost following the official introduction of Corteva Agriscience brand to farmers in the country. Corteva Agriscience, introduced to farmers in Nigeria at the Seed Connect Conference and Expo, 2019 hosted by the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) in Abuja, … Read more
As the nation joins workers worldwide in celebrating May Day, Pastor of the Household of God Church, Rev. Chris Okotie, has urged Nigerian workers to be more productive and efficient. In his May Day message, Okotie said: “A productive workforce deserves decent pay; employers should also respect labour rights so as to avert disruptive strikes, … Read more
Voice of Humanitarian Aid Foundation(VOHAF) has urged Nigerians to show love and care to people affected by leprosy rather than stigmatising or discriminating against. National Coordinator of VOHAF, Evangelist Franca Emekobum, said this during an Easter sensitisations outreach to Okobaba Leprosy Centre in Lagos. According to her, “early detection and treatment will prevent deformities so … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says going forward, Nigerians would pay between N36, 991.50 and N67, 055.85 to get electricity meters installed and maintained at their premises by approved third-party meter providers of the distribution companies (Discos). The arrangement comes under the Meter Asset Providers (MAPs) scheme, which NERC signed off for Discos to … Read more
President Muhhammadu Buhari says the spike in activities of bandits and kidnappers across the country has made him one of the unhappiest leaders in the world. Several states, including Zamfara and Kaduna, have come under repeated attacks by suspected hoodlums. The attacks have left many dead with many properties destroyed. On Saturday, some protesters marched … Read more
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has departed Nigeria for Kigali, Rwanda. The Vice President is to join other world leaders and top dignitaries to participate as a Special Guest in the ceremonies marking 25th National Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi holding today in Kigali. This was disclosed in a statement by … Read more
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has continued to blast her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill after she was accused of selling his car.
An upcoming nollywood actress Sussan Fredrick, offer her virginity free to donjazzy on her birthday, but won’t sell it for 20million.
Alhaji Toyin Kawojue, famous as the Yoruba News director and anchor on LTV 8, Radio Lagos died last night after a brief illness. The late broadcaster will be buried today in accordance with lslamic rites at his homeotwn in Epe. May his soul rest in perfect peace and God grant his family the fortitude to … Read more
Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has revealed why he left chocolate city record label where he had been for over seven years. Ice Prince said he left the group for him to be independent, as he didn’t want to be baby sitted for the rest of his life. He said:- “I’ve been in Chocolate city since … Read more
Cheers and applause reigned supreme at the Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA, Ikeja as former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, was treated to a lavish retirement party by close friends and associates. Mr. Owoseni delivering his speech The amiable gentleman and thoroughbred professional who took a bow after 35 years of meritorious … Read more
The Federal Government has rescheduled the annual Abuja carnival to hold from November 23 to November 25. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Grace Gekpe said the postponement was to enable the ministry plan adequately for a robust event. Gekpe expressed regret at the inconvenience caused by the postponement, however, assured the public of a robust … Read more