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Reps to probe fraudulent land allocations in FCT
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a resolution to probe alleged fraudulent land allocations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) before the appointment of Nyesom Wike as minister. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance by Rep Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi (SDP, Nasarawa). Gbefwi while moving the motion alleged that
We’re marching forward after TB Joshua’s death – SCOAN
The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has continued to expand in spite of the death of the Founder, Pastor Temitope Joshua (TB Joshua), three years ago. The SCOAN Director of Public Affairs, Pastor Dare Adejumo, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. Adejumo said
‘It’s false’, Presidency shoots down reports of N105,000 minimum wage
The Presidency has denied reports making the rounds that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Federal Government negotiating team have proposed N105,000 as the new minimum wage. After organised labour declared nationwide strike, the Federal Government met with the union leaders and struck a deal. The negotiating
Minimum wage: Finance Minister meets Tinubu, says no cause for alarm
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, might have submitted the template for the planned new minimum wage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Addressing State House Correspondents after the meeting with the President, the Minister said there was no cause for alarm. The president had, on Tuesday, June 4, directed
Over 9000 terrorists killed, 9562 fighters surrendered in 1 Year – Military
No fewer than 9,303 have been killed, 6,998 arrested and 9,562 Boko Haram/ISWAP combatant fighters and their families surrendered to security forces in the last year. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known during the joint briefing by Security, Defence and Response agencies organised by the Strategic Communications Interagency Policy Committee
Hajj: 7 Nigerians arrested for not having ID cards
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says seven Nigerians have been arrested for not being in possession of their NUSUK identity cards. Daily Trust reports that the NUSUK card was introduced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to identify legal pilgrims to partake in the 2024 hajj pilgrimage. This was to forestall a repeat
Many orphanages under investigation – NAPTIP
Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, the Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), said many orphanages around the country are currently under investigation. She made this known while responding to questions during a One-Day Community Dialogue and Advocacy on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), organised by the agency for stakeholders in Gwagwalada communities
NDLEA arrests intending pilgrims with cocaine in Lagos
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested four intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia with cocaine consignments in Lagos. Mr Femi Babafemi, spokesman for the NDLEA, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Babafemi said NDLEA operatives had raided Emerald Hotel, Ladipo, Oshodi, Lagos State, on June 5. He said
Emirate tussle: Court fixes June 13 for ruling on jurisdiction
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has fixed June 13 for ruling on the issue of jurisdiction in the case of Kano emirate tussle. The Court, presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, adjourned the sitting following a heated argument between counsel. Daily Trust reported that the applicant, Aminu Babba Dan Agundi, Sarkin Dawaki
Atiku: Refusal to disclose amount spent on subsidy shows Tinubu has something to hide
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Bola Tinubu administration of diverting public funds through petrol subsidy. Atiku said the refusal of the present administration to reveal how much is being spent on subsidy shows that it is diverting funds secretly. Atiku in a statement
Labour Party threatens to boycott Ebonyi LG election
The Labour Party in Ebonyi State has threatened to boycott the forthcoming local government election in the state, saying that it’s a one-party activity. A chieftain of the party, Splendour Oko-Eze, made this known while speaking with newsmen shortly after a meeting with party members at the San Diego Hotel in Abakaliki. According to him:
Labour Party threatens to boycott Ebonyi LG election
LP threatens to drag Ebonyi Assembly lawmaker to court over defection
The Labour Party, LP, in Ebonyi State has threatened to drag Ifeanyi Ogba to court over his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Ogba won the 2023 general election on the platform of the Labour Party to represent Onicha East state constituency in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly. The publicity secretary of
LP threatens to drag Ebonyi Assembly lawmaker to court over defection
‘Things are tough but hang on’ – Fani-Kayode to Nigerians
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, has urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in their prayers and have faith in God, saying things are currently tough. The former Aviation Minister, who gave the advice in a post on his official X handle on Thursday, also urged citizens to keep believing in
‘Things are tough but hang on’ – Fani-Kayode to Nigerians
2026 WCQ: We’re not responsible for South Africa’s delayed arrival — NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has insisted it has no hand in South Africa’s delegation’s delayed arrival in Uyo for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles. The South African delegation spent the night in Port Harcourt on Wednesday after arriving in Nigeria. The players and their officials were initially scheduled to
2026 WCQ: We’re not responsible for South Africa’s delayed arrival — NFF
Tinubu was once sanctuary for Atiku, Ribadu – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu had been a great supporter of northerners in their quest for political attainment, describing him as “a man who has shown commitment to the well-being of Nigerians.” The Vice President made this disclosure in his speech at the 3rd Expanded National MSMES Clinics, Ekiti
Tinubu was once sanctuary for Atiku, Ribadu – VP Shettima
Naira appreciates to N1,488.60 against dollar
The naira appreciated against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. According to FMDQ data, the naira was exchanged at N1,481.49 for a dollar on Thursday, compared to N1,488.60 on Wednesday. This represents a slight N7.11 appreciation. Similarly, in the parallel market section, the currency appreciated to N1,485 against the dollar on Thursday from N1,500
Naira appreciates to N1,488.60 against dollar
Ex-Military Administrator of Enugu State, J.S Anga dies at 83
A former Military Administrator of Enugu State and retired Commissioner of Police, J.S Anga, has died at the age of 83. Anga passed away on Tuesday after a protracted illness at his residence in Bukuru, near Jos. Hailing from Nasarawa State, Anga served as the military governor of Enugu State and was the Galadiman Eggon
Ex-Military Administrator of Enugu State, J.S Anga dies at 83
Many orphanages under investigation for human trafficking – NAPTIP
The Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Prof Fatima Waziri-Azi, says many orphanages are currently under investigation in the country. She made the disclosure while speaking during a Community Dialogue and Advocacy on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence organised by the agency for stakeholders in Gwagwalada communities of the FCT on
Many orphanages under investigation for human trafficking – NAPTIP
Residents fleeing bandit attack drown in Niger State
Four residents of Niger State drowned while fleeing from a bandit attack in the Gurmana community of Shiroro Local Government Area. Residents in the community often use canoe to escape to an island to hide from bandits who frequently target the area. The incident occurred on Thursday when residents who had fled to the island
Residents fleeing bandit attack drown in Niger State
Presidency dismisses N105,000 minimum wage rumor
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has described as false the news circulating on the Internet that the Federal Government has proposed N105,000 as the new minimum wage. A report had emerged that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, had proposed N105,000 in
Presidency dismisses N105,000 minimum wage rumor
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