President Joe Biden branded Donald Trump “reckless” Friday after the Republican lashed out in rambling, angry comments at verdicts in New York making him the first former US president to become a convicted felon. The dramatic climax to Trump’s hush money trial came five months before the November 5 election, when the tycoon hopes to…
A man was arrested in Southern France for allegedly planning an attack on a football stadium to be used in the upcoming Olympic Games. On May 22, authorities detained the suspect in Saint-Etienne after uncovering evidence suggesting an Islamist-inspired attack. Interior Minister Gérard Darmanin lauded the intelligence agencies for their successful interception of the potential…
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education has called for ongoing training and retraining of school managers and teachers to keep their knowledge and skills current. The commission emphasized that the success of any school relies on vision, capacity, aspiration, ownership, and support. Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, the Executive Secretary of the commission,…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with development partners, is conducting a survey on tobacco use among adolescents aged 10 to 17 years. Additionally, the Ministry plans to carry out the second round of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey by the end of 2024. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested seven members of a syndicate involved in dismantling stolen vehicles to sell as spare parts in Ilorin, the state capital. The suspects were caught in the Madi area along the Oko-Olowo-Jebba Expressway while dismantling a Nissan Almera car reportedly stolen at gunpoint in Lagos State. Kwara State Police…
The National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has launched a training program for an Inter-Agency Committee to monitor and evaluate the Federal Executive Council’s approvals on outstanding death benefits, allowances, and insurance for the Nigeria Police Force. At the training program in Abuja on Thursday, NSIWC Chairman Ekpo Nta emphasized the need for improved…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced an indefinite nationwide strike starting Monday, June 3, 2024, due to a deadlock in negotiations over a new minimum wage and increased electricity tariffs. TUC President Comrade Festus Osifo made this announcement during a joint news conference with NLC and TUC leaders…
Zambia’s former first lady has been arrested on money laundering charges, her lawyer said Friday, days after her husband claimed he was being targeted as part of a political vendetta. Esther Lungu, 66, was held Thursday evening alongside her two daughters, after being quizzed for hours about properties the family holds in the capital, Lusaka,…
President Bola Tinubu has justified the reintroduction of the old national anthem ‘Nigeria, we Hail thee,’ saying it was a priority for him. Tinubu had signed a bill bringing back the old national anthem in a move that triggered criticisms from several quarters. But during a meeting with the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the country to patronise technologies and products of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to support Made-in-Nigeria goods and reduce importation. The President represented by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio made the declaration while commissioning NASENI-Portland Compressed Natural…
The Abia State Government has placed a N25m bounty on the killers of five soldiers in the Aba area of the state and also condoled with the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja over the incident. Gunmen on Thursday stormed the military unit at Obikabia Junction, Ogbor Hill area, and also burnt the unit as well…
Music executive Don Jazzy and Afrobeats superstar Wizkid have seemingly resolved any perceived tensions following their recent social media fallout. This is just as Don Jazzy publicly expressed his gratitude to Wizkid for endorsing Ayra Starr’s latest album, ‘The Year I Turned 21.’ The Grammy-winning singer had taken to his X (formerly Twitter) account to…
On May 21, 2024, Qoray, a pioneer in the electric mobility space, launched Nigeria’s first fully solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) battery swap stations in Kano State, Nigeria. These landmark stations put another feather in Qoray’s hat and signal a significant leap in the nation’s transition towards sustainable urban transportation. This milestone follows the handover of…
Donald Trump’s campaign said Friday it had raised $35 million in online small-dollar donations after he was convicted in his New York hush money trial, boasting that the verdict had galvanized his support “like never before.” The record-shattering figure amounted to almost double the next best fundraising day for the campaign on WinRed, the official…
The Lagos State Government has extended the flexible work initiative for civil servants to ease economic pressure on workers in the state. Disclosing this in a statement on Friday, the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, said the initiative would begin on June 3 and end on September 3. He said the policy followed the approval…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared a nationwide strike beginning from Monday, June 3rd, 2024 over the tripartite committee’s inability to agree on a new minimum wage and hike in electricity tariff. The President of the TUC Festus Osifo announced the strike at a joint news conference with…
The Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) has made a claim that over 30 million Biafrans participated in a self-referendum. This claim was made by Mr. Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister of BRGIE, through an official statement released on Thursday. The statement highlighted the enthusiasm shown by Biafrans in embracing both E-voting and physical voting…
The Kano State Police Command has debunked false information circulating on social media about the 15th Emir, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, leading Friday prayers at the Central Mosque. According to Commissioner of Police Usaini Gumel, the Emir will be observing his Friday prayers at the mosque within the Nasarawa Palace where he currently resides. Emir Muhammad…
Renowned songstress Rihanna has expressed her belief in Nigerian singer Ayra Starr’s potential to dominate both the male and female sides of the music industry. Rihanna, who met Ayra Starr at the Authentic Woman event in the UK, commended Ayra’s deep voice for its appeal to both genders. The Barbadian superstar confidently stated that Ayra…
Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel, has released a new song titled ‘Double’ that he has dedicated to his wife, MJay Anidugbe. The accompanying music video features Kizz Daniel and his wife, showcasing their onscreen chemistry and giving fans a glimpse into their bond. In a statement, Kizz Daniel expressed that the song is a celebration of…
Edo State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, has assured the public of police neutrality in all activities related to the upcoming governorship election in the state. He emphasized that no individual or political party would be permitted to hijack any part of the electoral process leading up to the September 16 election. Adegboye made these…
The plea bargain application filed by the convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (also known as Evans), was delayed on Thursday due to the absence of legal advice. Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, submitted the application before a Lagos High Court, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square. They are facing a five-count charge related to conspiracy,…
The Nigerian government has reported that approximately 30,000 students have applied successfully for its loan scheme within just seven days of the portal’s launch on May 24, 2024. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, made this announcement in Abuja on Thursday during an update on the program. He stated that…
In recent times, the global surge in food prices has posed significant challenges to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The increase in costs for essential items, driven by factors such as climate change, supply chain disruptions, and economic instability, has made it difficult for many to afford nutritious food. However, it is possible to navigate these…
The Tripartite Committee on the new minimum wage is set to reconvene on Friday, May 31, 2024, as the Federal Government and Organised Labour continue their discussions. This announcement was made by the Committee’s Secretary, Ekpo Nta. In the previous meeting held on Tuesday, labour unions revised their demands, lowering the proposed minimum wage from…
“Nigeria We Hail Thee,” Nigeria’s former national anthem, holds a significant place in the country’s history, encapsulating the spirit of a newly independent nation. Introduced in 1960, when Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule, the anthem remained in use until 1978. Its lyrics, composed by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate living in Nigeria,…
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated three ships and two helicopters for the Nigerian Navy in Lagos, aiming to enhance efforts against crude oil theft and other maritime security issues. President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kassim Shettima, conducted the ceremony during the opening of the fifth International Maritime Conference and Regional Maritime Exercise 2024 in…
The Federal Government has arrested three suspects and sealed an illegal mining site in Gaube, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a bid to combat illegal mining and curb revenue loss in the sector. The operation, executed by the Mining Marshals under the leadership of Assistant Commandant John Onoja Attah, was…
The Federal Government has granted the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) Certification System to Zonal Coordinators of Weights and Measures. This announcement was made by Nura Rimi, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, during a three-day capacity-building workshop in Nasarawa State, north-central Nigeria. Rimi emphasized that these standards are…
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has closed more than 350 pharmacies and medicine stores in Jigawa State. Pharmacist Stephen Esumobi, Director of Enforcement for PCN, announced this during a press briefing at the Federal Secretariat in Dutse, the state capital. He stated that the enforcement team’s visit to Jigawa was part of PCN’s ongoing…
