Former U.S. President Donald Trump faced a $9,000 fine for contempt of court in his criminal hush money trial, with the presiding judge warning of potential imprisonment should he persist in defying a gag order. Justice Juan Merchan cautioned that the imposed penalty might not sufficiently deter the wealthy businessman-turned-politician and expressed regret over his…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo Organised Labour has disclosed the reason for proposing an N615,000 minimum wage. In an interview on Wednesday, the President of Trade Union, Festus Osifo, said organised labour have considered many factors before coming up with the N615,000 minimum wage. Osifo said that organised labour awaits the Nigerian federal government’s counteroffer on…
In a significant political move, Senegal has officially replaced French with Arabic as its official language. The decision, announced after a recent Cabinet meeting, reflects the evolving political landscape following the election of opposition leader Bassirou Faye as president. President Faye, in a televised address, underscored Senegal’s commitment to its international obligations while signaling a…
The son of the former US President Donald Trump was among Americans who criticised South Dakota governor, Kristi Noem for killing her dog. Kristi Noem faced revealed in a new book that she killed her 14-month-old dog Cricket, a revelation that has attracted backlash from Republican and Democratic critics. A pair of top figures in…
Despites huge investment in the fight against the endemic, malaria is still a major public health issue in Nigeria, with an estimated 68 million cases and 194,000 deaths in 2021. This is even as stakeholders, at a medical outreach, in commemoration of 2024 World Malaria Day, orgainsed by Westfield Development Initiative in partnership with Diya…
Changpeng Zhao, the founder of world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison on charges related to money laundering, a significant deviation from the three years sought by prosecutors. The sentencing took place on Tuesday in a United States federal court in Seattle. Zhao, known as CZ, faced charges not…
The Naira on Tuesday, sustained its gain at the parallel market, and for the first time in one week gains also at the official window. At the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEM) window, Naira recorded gains as it closed at N1,380.96/$1 a N38.15 appreciation compared to N1,419.11/$1 it closed on Monday By the end of…
Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, has berated President Bola Tinubu’s administration for proceeding with the contentious Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project despite public opposition. The former governor of Anambra State in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, expressed dismay over the government’s decision to pursue…
In a statement released on Tuesday by Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Abuja, the Federal Government has officially declared Wednesday, May 1, as a public holiday to observe this year’s Workers’ Day. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, representing the government, underscored the importance of excellence, efficiency, and equity across all…
Google, the multinational American technology corporation, has revealed its intention to invest in African startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies through its Startups Accelerator Africa program. Now entering its eighth cohort, the program aims to financially support startups addressing crucial challenges and unlocking new opportunities with AI across the African continent….
The Kano State High Court has scheduled May 27 for the hearing of three applications related to the ongoing case concerning the suspension of Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). During Tuesday’s proceedings overseen by Justice Usman Na’abba, the court decided on the adjournment date after hearing arguments from both…
President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga has deleted his tweet after shipping giant, Maersk, denied plans of investing $600m in Nigeria’s port sector. In a statement released by the presidential media which Onanuga shared on X, it was claimed that the investment was secured during a World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh over the weekend….
The Federal Government has inaugurated the 4th National Productivity Order of Merit Award Committee, NPOMAC to select the awardees for the 2024 award. Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, said this during the inauguration ceremony of the 13-man committee on Tuesday in Abuja. The 13-man committee was inaugurated to determine the…
Former Newcastle United coach, Alan Pardew, has urged Manchester United to appoint Mark Robins as their next manager if they eventually part ways with Erik ten Hag at the end of the season. Ten Hag is under huge pressure at Man United because of the club’s performance this season. The Dutchman has been tipped to…
The House of Representatives has invited President Bola Tinubu and all relevant stakeholders in the petroleum industry to appear before the it to brief Nigerians on the measures put in place to end the current fuel scarcity and avert its reoccurrence in the future. The summon followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public…
The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has now confirmed availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also called petrol, and was working with key stakeholders to end the present product delivery glitch. In a statement in Lagos, MEMAN, said: “Our members in Apapa and other locations in Lagos are taking product from 8 vessels…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has issued a warning of a potential service withdrawal within the span of one month in Anambra State. The announcement follows claims that the state government has failed to settle its outstanding debt owed to IPMAN members. In a recent interview conducted in Awka, the capital of…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo A female student of 400 level in the University of Abuja, Murjanatu Zubairu, who was declared missing has died in a car accident along Lugbe, Airport Road , Abuja. Murjanatu, a student of Art Education in the University’s Faculty of Education left her home to school on Friday but her whereabouts…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo In response to the violent attack on the Labour Party candidate,Barrister Olumide Akpata for the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, the management of University of Benin, UNIBEN, has suspended the students’ union government of the institution indefinitely. It was reported that Akpata got attacked by suspected political thugs…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) in Abuja has issued a temporary restraining order on MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, preventing the company from raising its tariffs and the costs of its products and services that were set to take effect on May 1st. The three-member tribunal, headed by Saratu Shafii, granted…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has made a significant announcement by increasing the minimum wage for civil servants to N70,000. This decision was disclosed by the governor during the inauguration of the Labour House in the state. Governor Obaseki also declared that the Labour House will be named after Adams…
By Margret Oshinowo. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board have announced the release of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Monday. The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during an ongoing press briefing in Bwari, Abuja. Oloyede also noted that the results of 64,624 out of the 1,904,189 who sat the…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Security, have arrested and detained a 35-year-old lady, Chidinma Chinenye-Agbazue, after being caught attempting to export 20 parcels of cannabis sativa weighing 10.70 kilogrammes hidden in African salad, popularly called Abacha, and dried vegetables, to Doha,…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The recent attack on Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State was reportedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The incident, which took place late Sunday evening, resulted in fatalities and multiple severe injuries. Sources indicated that the herdsmen targeted mourners at Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, leaving behind a…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the families affected by the recent fire incident caused by a petroleum-filled articulated vehicle in Eleme, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu sympathized with the government and people of Rivers State, offering prayers for…
Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Benue State, expressed skepticism about the ability of the government led by President Bola Tinubu to address Nigeria’s economic challenges. In an interview on Channels Television, Suswam argued that the Tinubu administration lacks the capability to improve the country’s economic situation, which he believes was worsened by the policies of…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organization dedicated to monitoring and reporting on Hajj activities, has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to promptly announce the inaugural flight date for Nigerian pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia in 2024. In a statement issued on Sunday by its…
President Bola Tinubu has underscored the pivotal role of technology in combatting corruption and enhancing transparency in public service delivery. Speaking during a meeting with Microsoft Founder, Mr. Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to leveraging technology to bolster…
In a gesture of international camaraderie, Atlanta, the capital of Georgia in the United States, has bestowed an honor upon Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub. This accolade marks a significant milestone in the longstanding Sister Cities initiative, which was established fifty years ago by Atlanta to foster robust cultural and economic bonds with select cities…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo. A female student of the University of Abuja, Murjanatu Zubairu, has been declared missing on her way to school. An uncle of the student, Alhaji Zubairu Jibrin Yewuti, who is also a former vice chairman of Kwali Area Council of the FCT, reported the missing student through a phone call on…
