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Brutalised in Imo, NLC President Lands in Hospital
President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, on Wednesday, said he was arrested and brutalised by some operatives of the Nigeria Police allegedly attached to Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo. The Labour leader was reportedly arrested during a protest led by the national leadership of the movement against alleged maltreatment of workers in the
FG to close Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government on Wednesday said that it had perfected plans to close a section of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos for five weeks of comprehensive repairs. A statement by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, said that the repairs would start from Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. “The Federal
N18.6trn required for road infrastructure in four years – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has said that N18.6 trillion is needed to fix the road sector in the next four years. He said this on Wednesday when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation to defend the N300 billion for the Ministry of Works from the N2.176 trillion supplementary budget.
We will ensure our education certificates bring value – FG
Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, has received the Education Roadmap to address the problems in the sector and pledged to ensure that basic, secondary and tertiary education certificates are valued. The minister, who stated this while receiving the report on the Education Roadmap by the Committee members in Abuja, said they are also unhappy
Impeachment: Those employing Propaganda against Wike fueling crisis – Rivers Elders
The Rivers Elders Forum (REF), on Wednesday, accused supporters of the Rivers State, Governor Siminalaye Fubara, of fueling the crisis rocking the state by employing propaganda against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Rivers has been enmeshed in crisis following the plot to impeach Fubara by the members of the State
Envoy: Israel jailed Over 1600 Palestinians in October alone
Over 1600 Palestinians have been thrown to jail in the past month by the Israeli government, according to the Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdallah Abu Shawesh. Speaking in a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday on the war on Gaza by Israel, the envoy called for the release of Palestinian children jailed by Israel. He
Boko Haram IED kills 21 mourners in Yobe
From Habibu Idris Gimba, Damaturu At least 21 mourners, mostly children and women, when killed when a tricycle was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe State. Daily Trust gathered that the bomb exploded in Goni in Mittiri village near Gumsa town in Geidam local government area of
FULL LIST: Osimhen Is The Only Nigerian Nominated For African Footballer Of The Year Award
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has nominated Nigerian Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, for the 2023 men’s player of the year award. Osimhen is the only Nigerian player who made the list for the 2023 CAF Awards scheduled for December 11 in Marrakech, Morocco. Other African big names that will contest with the Napoli
PHOTOS: Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Grandson, Made, Weds
Made, the grandson of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, pioneer of afrobeat and son of multiple Grammy nominee, Femi Kuti, has wedded his lover, Inedoye Onyeso. Made like his father who is a saxophonist had in attendance close family members to witness the event. Some who were at the wedding ceremony which happened at a court registry include
FULL LIST: EFCC arrests 69 students for ‘Internet scam’ in Ile-Ife
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday arrested 69 students suspected to be internet fraudsters in Ile-Ife, Osun State. EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, while confirming the development, said the suspected internet fraudsters were arrested based on credible intelligence. Items recovered include exotic
EPL: Cause of death of Man Utd legend Sir Bobby Charlton revealed
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton died after suffering broken ribs during a fall at a care home, an inquest has heard. Cheshire Coroners Court heard that the 86-year-old lost his balance as he stood up from a chair and struck a window sill and “possibly a radiator.” Charlton was checked at the time and
EPL: Cause of death of Man Utd legend Sir Bobby Charlton revealed
NPFL: Remo Stars win derby, Akwa United end barren run
Remo Stars claimed supremacy in the South West derby, edging out Shooting Stars 3-0 in Ikenne on Wednesday night. Experienced forward Sikiru Alimi netted twice, while Ahmed Akinleye scored the other goal for Daniel Ogunmodede’s side. Alimi has now scored four goals in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Remo Stars secured the top
NPFL: Remo Stars win derby, Akwa United end barren run
Price hike: Fish sellers protest in Ogun
Fish sellers in Sagamu, Ogun State, have on Wednesday taken to the streets over the persistent rise in the price of the commodity. The fish sellers stormed Sagamu streets to express frustration that the high cost of fish is having an adverse effect on their businesses. The traders, carrying placards and singing solidarity songs, stormed
Price hike: Fish sellers protest in Ogun
Senate confirms Chira Auditor General for Federation
The Senate confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mr. Shaakaa Chira as the Auditor General for the Federation (AuGF). Chira’s confirmation on Wednesday followed his screening by senators at the Committee of the Whole, chaired by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Similarly, the Red Chamber also screened and confirmed seven out of 10 presidential
Senate confirms Chira Auditor General for Federation
NNPP wins Kumbotso House of Reps in Court of Appeal
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has nullified the judgement of the National and State House of Assembly Tribunal regarding the Kano House of Representatives election of Kumbotso Federal Constituency. The initial ruling declared Mannir Babba Danagudi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election while removing Idris Kawu
NNPP wins Kumbotso House of Reps in Court of Appeal
70 decomposed bodies not found in our market – Lokpanta cattle traders
Traders in the Lokpanta cattle market in Umuchieze, Umunnochi LGA of Abia State, have said they are not involved in kidnappings, ritual killings, or prostitution. The traders who spoke at the Lokpanta market, while addressing a cross-section of journalists, said it would be wrong to associate genuine traders in the market with criminal activities. They
70 decomposed bodies not found in our market – Lokpanta cattle traders
I’m underrated – Singer Skales
Popular singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, has claimed that he is underrated in the music industry. According to him, he is “the greatest artist.” He insisted that fans aren’t giving him enough credit. Skales spoke on Hip TV programme, Trending, hosted by reality star, KimOprah. The ‘Shake Body’ crooner also disclosed that
I’m underrated – Singer Skales
Zamfara govt suspends operational licenses of all private schools
The Zamfara State government has suspended operational licenses of all the private schools in the state. This was announced by the commissioner of education, Malam Wadatau Madawaki while speaking to newsmen in his office in Gusau, the state capital. . According to him, the decision to suspend the licenses of the private schools became necessary
Zamfara govt suspends operational licenses of all private schools
Kwara NSCDC parades seven suspected electric cable vandals
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has paraded seven suspected electric cable vandals. The state Commandant Umar J.G Mohammed, who paraded the seven suspects, identified them as Awal Issa (18) Ibrahim Musa (19) Ibrahim Mohammed (15) Yau Yahaya (19) Aliu Abubakar (24) Sulaiman Abubakar (18) and Musa Adisa
Kwara NSCDC parades seven suspected electric cable vandals
Two suspected armed robbers burnt to death in Onitsha
Two persons suspected to be armed robbers were on Wednesday burnt to death in Onitsha, Anambra State. In a video that had gone viral, bystanders were seen screaming as some people poured more fuel on the two men, who were struggling and writhing in pains as the fire burnt them. Some bystanders at the scene
Two suspected armed robbers burnt to death in Onitsha
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