Local and regional news updates, covering events, stories, and developments in metropolitan areas.
The organised labour unions in Cross River State are set to embark on an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the new minimum wage by the state government. The Cross River State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Gregory Ulayi, said on Saturday that workers would commence the strike at midnight on Sunday if the…
A massive fire outbreak has destroyed multiple buildings in the car spare parts market at Idumota, Lagos State, causing significant property losses estimated at millions of naira. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement released on Saturday. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, revealed that emergency teams were swiftly dispatched…
Marketers in Jalingo, Wukari, Mutum-Biu and Zing, the commercial hubs of Taraba State are in disarray following the scarcity of cash in the hands of buyers. Commercial activities in the state have been twisted in the last one week especially between sellers and buyers of farm products including yams, rice, beans, maize, melons…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former coordinating minister for the economy and minister of finance on her unanimous re-election on Friday as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The renowned development economist and global finance expert made history in 2021 to become the first African and…
The Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, has attributed the marginal growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and reduction in the unemployment rate to the harvesting season and rise in crude oil production. He stated this in Asaba, Delta state while…
In the world of fencing, 16-year-old Inkosi Brou’s dream of becoming a professional athlete is gradually becoming a reality, as evident in previous performances in a sport he first encountered through a profound moment of inspiration and childhood imagination. Though his name might be new to many, his story is a reflection of passion,…
Property and communication gadgets worth millions of Naira were destroyed yesterday by fire that gutted Radio Nigeria station on Plot No. 35, Ikoyi Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the incident in a statement last night. Although the Fire Service said that the cause of…
Four Nigerians have been arrested in the Sabha and Bani Walid towns in Libya over alleged involvement in drug trafficking and testing positive for infections. The Migrant Rescue Watch, an advocacy group, disclosed the arrests on Monday, stating that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sabha arrested two suspects during a raid on…
Nigeria’s owned Port Harcourt Refinery has commenced processing crude oil production. The spokesperson of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed this on Tuesday. According to him, the refinery has kicked off with 60 percent capacity. He noted that the Refinery is processing 60,000 barrels per day of crude. …
The Federal Government has called on universities to set up Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) to address cases of sexual harassment and ensure timely intervention within the university community. Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, made the call at a national summit on sexual harassment in tertiary education in Nigeria on Monday in…
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA said its members create eight out of every 10 jobs in the country. This came as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State assured Organised Private Sector, OPS, in the state of a more conducive operating environment. NECA, through its Director General, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde and Governor Sanwo-Olu, spoke…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged President Bola Tinubu to probe the alleged theft of over N57 billion from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in 2021. SERAP made this call in a letter dated 23 November 2024, signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. It…
Canada-based Sunday Samuel Adebehinje has revealed what it cost him to relocate abroad. Although the sum, $28,000 (nearly N50 million) is huge, “It’s worth it,” he said. Adebehinje’s disposition fuels the optimism that has seen thousands of Nigerians of all ages and profession relocate abroad in the increasingly infective ‘japa syndrome’. ‘They…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted dust haze and sunshine from Saturday to Monday across the nation. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday envisaged a slight dust haze on Saturday over the northern region. It said a slight dust haze is anticipated over the North-Central region throughout the forecast period. …
The United States, US President Joe Biden has said the arrest warrants issued against top Israeli leaders by the International Criminal Court are “outrageous”. Newsmen recalls that the ICC had issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant. According to the court, the arrest warrants…
Bridges play a crucial role in connecting people and places, and in Africa, they tell stories of innovation and progress. From the 6th October Bridge in Egypt to the Maputo-Katembe Bridge in Mozambique, these structures are not just pathways over water; they bridge communities, enhance trade, and make travel easier for millions. Here…
Popular bread seller turned model, Olajumoke Orisaguna, known as Olajumoke Onibread, has accused her ex-husband of assault. The model made this known while sharing her experience with domestic abuse. Speaking during an interview with City FM, she stated that her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna, also ruined her career. “We stayed in my husband’s…
Beneath the soil of some countries lies immense natural resources that fuel global economies, power industries, and shape geopolitics. From vast oil reserves to coveted rare earth minerals, the wealth of these countries transcends traditional currency. But which nations top the list, and what makes their natural treasures so valuable? Here’s a closer…
The livestream is set to feature a range of celebrity guests from the entertainment world, including musicians, footballers, actors, and comedians. Peller Popular Nigerian TikToker, Peller has embarked on a 5-day livestream on YouTube to break the Guinness World Record for the longest livestream, currently held at 8 hours, 58 minutes, and 5 seconds….
The federal government has announced plans to challenge a British Virgin Islands High Court ruling which allows a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd to seize $25 million from the country’s foreign assets. The judgment bordered on a dispute over a terminated trade zone agreement in Ogun State, signed during the…
Gunmen have once again struck in Abia State, killing two policemen at a checkpoint between Ebem and Asaga Ohafia in the Ohafia Local Government Area. The attack has sparked widespread panic in the affected communities. Details of the incident remain unclear as of the time of filing this report, with the identities of the deceased…
The move to let Kyiv to use powerful long-range ATACMS missiles represents a major US policy shift, sparking a furious response from Moscow which on Tuesday broadened the scope of when it can use nuclear weapons in a clear warning to Ukraine and the West. “This step by (US President Joe) Biden will…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that it has successfully secured 9,034 convictions over the last three years. The Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Buba Marwa, revealed this information during a Business luncheon at the Island Club in Lagos. Additionally, the NDLEA has arrested 52,901 traffickers and 52 drug barons during…
A special squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was engaged in a confrontation with bandits in Kaduna State, resulting in the neutralization of 59 assailants. The incident occurred after the squad had patrolled the national grid installation in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The convoy of the squad, which…
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), a series of knife attacks across Manhattan on Monday left two men dead and a woman critically injured. The alleged attacker, a 51-year-old homeless man, was arrested following the “unprovoked” stabbings at three separate locations, authorities said. Mayor Eric Adams said that the suspect had recently been…
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate payment of N70,000 new national minimum wage for workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). A statement signed by the Ag. Head of Civil Service of FCT, Grace Adayilo on Monday, said the approval was in a bid to ameliorate the plight…
At least eight out of 25 countries have arrived in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, for the 2nd African Military Games (AMGA 2024) holding from 18-30 November 2024. The chairman local organising committee, AVM Abidemi Marquis, disclosed this while giving updates on the planning and preparation for the sports in Abuja yesterday. He…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi said Chidimma Adetshina demonstrated resilience, perseverance, and dedication in emerging the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. Obi, in a post on his X handle on Monday, Obi said Chidimma held on to faith, hope, and her determination to rise to…
A Florida-based cruise company, Villa Vie Residences, has offered Americans a four-year escape from President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, the Independent News reported on Monday. Villa Vie Residences recently announced the launch of its Tour La Vie programme, allowing passengers to spend up to four years visiting over 140…
The Presidency has launched a scathing critique of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, accusing him of a lack of sincerity and moral authority in his recent comments on governance in Nigeria. In a statement addressing Obasanjo’s remarks at Yale University, Special Adviser on Public Communications and Orientation to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare, in…
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate freezing of all state-owned accounts in commercial banks until further notice. Newsmen reports that the Governor also reversed the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to the initial Ministry of Works. A statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,…
