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No to Minimum Wage Decentralization, NLC Warns

The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared its opposition to any move by the National Assembly to transfer labour issues, including the matter of the minimum wage, from the exclusive legislative list of... Read more »
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NDDC and NLNG Team Up for Bonny Ring Road Completion

The Niger Delta Development Commission, is partnering with the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited to ensure the speedy completion of the 27.1-kilometre Bonny Ring Road and Bridges in Bonny Local Government Area... Read more »
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Ondo Police Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 40 Ghanaians

The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a transnational human trafficking syndicate operating in Akure, rescuing 40 Ghanaian nationals allegedly trafficked into Nigeria under false pretenses. In a statement issued by the... Read more »
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66 Oyo Health Centres Get a Facelift: Better Healthcare Delivery Expected

The Oyo State Government has commenced a comprehensive upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres across the state, equipping them with essential medical tools and alternative power sources to ensure improved healthcare delivery... Read more »
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Enugu man confronts early morning preacher disturbing his peace with a microphone

A Nigerian man has confronted a preacher in Trans Ekulu, Enugu, for constantly showing up in front of his house around 5 AM to preach using a microphone. According to the resident, he... Read more »
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Presidency to Honour Dr. Pedus Eweama on July 26 During Diaspora Day 2025

Dr. Pedus Eweama is a globally recognized authority in strategic health policy reform, healthcare innovation, and grassroots community mobilization. Born in Imo State, Nigeria, Dr. Eweama has spent over two decades making... Read more »
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LASTMA rescues man trapped in Lagos crashed vehicle

Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has rescued a yet-to-be-identified man who was trapped in a crushed vehicle after a container-laden truck lost control and fell on a Toyota Sienna minivan at Idi-Iroko,... Read more »
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Gov Eno Increases State Allowance for Corps Members from N5,000 to ₦20,000 Monthly

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved an increase in the monthly state allowance for NYSC members serving in the state from N5,000 to ₦20,000 with effect from August 1st,... Read more »
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ADC Courts Zamfara Governor with Party Membership Offer

The Zamfara State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Kabiru Garba, has invited the state governor, Dauda Lawal to leave the Peoples Democratic Party for his party. Addressing a press conference in... Read more »
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FG to Spend N17bn on Reconstruction of Damaged Lagos Bridge

The Federal Government has negotiated the cost of the Iddo Bridge rehabilitation from an initial N27bn to N17bn. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made this known to journalists during an... Read more »
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President Tinubu arrives in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, ahead of the 17th Summit of BRICS in Rio de Janeiro

President Tinubu is attending the summit at the invitation of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil, on the strength of Nigeria’s status as a ‘partner country’- a membership category short... Read more »
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Afenifere leader backs ‘courageous Igbo’ comment

The National Youth President of Afenifere, Eniola Ojajuni, has backed Pastor Bolaji Idowu of Harvesters International Christian Centre for describing the Yoruba as “fearful” and the Igbo as “courageous.” Ojajuni described the... Read more »
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US Sanctions on Russia Possible, Says Trump, Amid Ukraine Conflict Escalation

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was “very unhappy” about his telephone call with Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine, saying the Russian leader just wanted to “keep killing people.”... Read more »
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Nigerian CSOs Push for Comprehensive Electoral Law Reforms

The North East Civil Society Network on Friday presented a memorandum to the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review, proposing key reforms to improve governance, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria’s fiscal operations and... Read more »
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FBI Files Complaint Against Lagos-Based Suspect Over Crypto Fraud Linked to Trump Event

The FBI has filed a legal complaint to seize property belonging to a Lagos-based fraudster, Ehiremen Aigbokhan, who is accused of stealing over ₦460 million meant for Donald Trump’s 2025 presidential inauguration.... Read more »
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New SSA on Communication Appointed in Bauchi

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed Abdulwahab Mohammed as Senior Special Assistant on Communication. This was disclosed in a press release issued on Friday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media... Read more »
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Privatization Plan for Cocoa Farms in Cross River Sparks Widespread Opposition

Tension is rising in Cross River State as more communities, particularly in Etung Local Government Area, join the ongoing peaceful protests against the planned privatisation of cocoa estates by the state government.... Read more »
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Explosion From Dortmund Quarry Site Destroys Properties In Akure, Rendered Families Vulnerable.

A devastating explosion caused by explosives from Dortmund and Company Limited quarry site in Uluyagbo community layout of Bliss Estate, Akure has left a trail of destruction and displacement in its wake.... Read more »
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Edo Confirms 86 Cases of Dengue Fever Amid Ongoing Health Crises

The Edo State Government has officially confirmed an outbreak of dengue fever, with 86 cases recorded across different parts of the state. The disclosure was made on Friday by the Commissioner for... Read more »
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Natasha’s “Propaganda” Must End, Says Arewa Group as Court Vindicates Akpabio

The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has issued a blistering rebuke to suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding she immediately end her “media theatrics” and comply with the court’s ruling affirming the... Read more »