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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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Rivers State Government Launches Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System

In a move to improve healthcare in the state, The Rivers State Government has launched an Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System. Governor Sim Fubara inaugurated the service, praising the Ministry of... Read more »
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Ahmed Aliyu Signs Chieftaincy Bill Stopping Sultan From Appointing Village, District Head

Ahmed Aliyu, governor of Sokoto, has signed the bill stripping the Sultan of the power to appoint district and village heads in the state. Speaking on Thursday after signing the bill and... 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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Supreme Court Verdict: Local Councils Must Now Account For Own Actions – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the... 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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Atiku Hails Supreme Court’s Judgment on Financial Autonomy for Local Governments

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has described Thursday’s judgment of the Supreme Court on financial autonomy for local government councils as a win for the country. His reaction is contained in a statement... Read more »
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Transporters to Get Free CNG Kits, Installation as Government Moves to Reduce Transportation Costs

In a bid to speed up the use of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, by commercial transporters, the Federal Government disclosed that members of the transport union would be provided with free conversion... Read more »
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Peter Obi Didn’t Conduct LG Elections All Through His Tenure – Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, has accused Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, of hypocrisy and double standards in his criticism of the federal government and President Bola Ahmed... 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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Cameroon’s President’s Daughter Comes Out as Lesbian, Challenges Anti-Gay Law

The daughter of Cameroon’s president has said she hopes that her coming out as a lesbian can help change the law banning same-sex relations in her country. Brenda Biya told the Le... 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 »