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President Tinubu Renames National Theatre In Lagos After Prof. Wole Soyinka

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute literary icon Prof. Wole Soyinka by renaming the National Theatre as Wole Soyinka Centre for Arts and Culture in honour of the Nobel laureate’s enduring legacy.... Read more »
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Olawepo-Hashim Hails Supreme Court Judgement on LG Funds, Calls for Accountability

A former Presidential Candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has hailed the Supreme Court Judgement that bars the Federal Government from sending Local Governments funds to States, but directly to the LGAs. The Supreme Court,... Read more »
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BREAKING: School Building Collapses In Jos, Students Trapped

A two-storey building housing Saints Academy School located in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State collapsed on Friday morning, leaving scores injured. The building caved in while school... Read more »
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Urges Southeast Governors to Embrace Supreme Court Ruling on LGA Autonomy

The recent Supreme Court ruling on Local Government Autonomy is a significant milestone for democracy in Nigeria. Ohanaeze Ndigbo applauds this decision, as it puts an end to the unchecked control and... Read more »
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Avoid travelling without permission, NYSC DG warns corps members

YD Ahmed, director-general (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), says corps members should avoid travelling without permission from appropriate authorities. Ahmed spoke on Thursday during his visit to the 2024 batch... Read more »
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Nigerians paid N721bn as bribes to public officials in 2023 – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says more than N700 billion was paid in cash as bribes by citizens to public officials in 2023. In its report, titled, ‘NBS Corruption in Nigeria:... Read more »
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Yobe State Governor, Buni swears in 2 commissioners

Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has vowed that this administration will not tolerate favouritism in appointments. Buni gave the assurance shortly after administering oaths of office and allegiance to two... Read more »
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Local Government Autonomy: Abia State Workers Rejoice, Sings Tinubu’s Praises (Video)

After the Supreme Court yesterday gave a landmark judgment granting financial autonomy to Local Government Councils across the country, local government workers in Abia state were captured on video rejoicing and singing... Read more »
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President Tinubu Promises New Minimum Wage, Says Structure Needs Review

President Bola Tinubu says a new minimum wage will be fixed after reviewing the “structure” of the wage bill. Tinubu spoke on Thursday while addressing the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress... Read more »
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Nigeria Paying for Consequences of N27 Trillion Ways and Means Loan – Cardoso

Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the country is paying for the consequences of the N27 trillion ways and means loan. On May 23, 2023, the senate... Read more »
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Local Government Elections: A Forgotten Aspect of Nigerian Democracy, Says Analyst

A political analyst has raised concerns over the neglect of local government elections in Nigeria, stating that it poses a significant threat to the country’s democratic system. The analyst noted that since... Read more »
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Eke Oyibo Market Tragedy: Contractors Defied Stop Work Order, Says ACTDA

As stakeholders urge government to constitute Panel of Inquiry Emerging facts about the recent collapse of a two-storey building under construction at Eke Oyibo market Amawbia in Awka South council area of... Read more »
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Buhari tenure is better, Tinubu era is terrible, It has been 5months I ate rice – Old woman cries out

A video has surfaced online showing an elderly woman crying out in pain over the economic hardship in the country, emphasizing that the hunger is unbearable. The old woman in the video... Read more »
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Federal Ministry of Women Affairs Clears Air on Alleged Fund Misappropriation

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has vehemently denied allegations of misappropriation of funds, describing them as “false, biased, and lacking in truth.” In a press release signed by Musa Abdulrahaman, Media... Read more »
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Man Shows Off Pot of Rice Allegedly Cooked for ₦15k Amidst Nigeria’s Economic Hardship (Video)

A viral video has sparked outrage on social media, showing a man proudly displaying a pot of rice allegedly cooked for N15,000. Watch video below 👇👇👇👇 The video has drawn widespread criticism,... Read more »
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Abia Government Launches N1 Billion Interest-Free Loan Scheme for Small Business Owners

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has inaugurated the disbursement of the N1 billion interest-free loan under the state cooperative support scheme for nano and micro business operators drawn from the 184 electoral... Read more »
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BREAKING: NLC Insists on N250,000 Minimum Wage, Meeting with President Tinubu Inconclusive

Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has said the status quo on N250,000 as minimum wage stands. While the Federal Government and Organised Private Sector agreed on N62,000,... Read more »
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Bill to create new state in south-east passes second reading at house of reps

A bill seeking to create a new state in the south-east geopolitical zone has passed second reading at the house of representatives. The proposed legislation, which is co-sponsored by three lawmakers from the... Read more »
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Senator Ubah’s Aide Commends Supreme Court for Barring Governors from Interfering with LG Funds

The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgement barring state governors from interfering with funds meant for local government areas. According to Kamen Chuks, head of media and strategic communications for Senator... Read more »
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Winning War Against Corruption Requires More Than Lip Service – EFCC Chairman says

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, says the war against corruption cannot be won through lip service, emotional outbursts or mere mob campaigns. Olukoyede stated this on... Read more »