Tag: local updates

The Rivers State Government has approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. This development was announced by the Head of Service, George Nwaeke, following a closed-door meeting between Governor Siminalayi Fubara, labour leaders, and senior government officials. Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of the new minimum wage would take…

Governor Seyi Makinde Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially announced his intention to run for the presidency in the 2027 elections. Supporters of Makinde have already begun showing their backing, using the hashtag #MakindeForPresident to spread his campaign across social media platforms. Currently, the governor is hosting members of the Peoples Democratic Party…

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday announced Saturday 8th November 2025 as the date for the next Anambra state governorship election.  To this end, the commission said the party primaries would be held in the state from 20th March 2025 to 10th April 2025.  According to the Chairman of the Commission, Prof…

  As stakeholders await the judicial verdict on the validity or otherwise of the Act establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a leading human rights lawyer, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has said the agency is not known to law. He also identified some constitutional issues relating to law enforcement agencies in Nigeria and factors inhibiting…

The federal government and the organised labour Wednesday held a close-door meeting at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) over the recent hike in the pump price of fuel. The meeting, which lasted for hours, was said to have been convened to address the implications of the rising cost…

The Senate Wednesday resolved  to investigate the purported plan to impeach its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio by some unnamed lawmakers. The red chamber specifically mandated its Committee on Special Duties, headed by Senator Shehu Kaka (APC  Borno Central), to probe the genesis of the rumour and those behind it, even as it described the plot as false…

 The Jigawa State Police Command Wednesday attributed the high number of casualties and injured persons in Tuesday night’s fuel tanker explosion to desperate moves by the people in the area to scoop the product after spilling on the road. The accident, according to report, occurred at Majiya town in Taura local government area of the state.…

The Presidency said Wednesday that the presence of security within the National Assembly (NASS) Complex is for the routine safety and protection of legislators and staff and not to prevent the lawmakers from conducting their official functions as is being speculated in some quarters. Speaking against the backdrop of alleged impeachment of the President of…

The Senate Wednesday resolved to investigate the purported plan to impeach its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, by unnamed Senators. The red chamber specifically mandated its committee on Special Duties headed by Senator Shehu Kaka (APC Borno Central), to probe the genesis of the rumour and those behind it. It emphasised that the news of a…

Nigeria’s Flamingos began their U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign on an impressive note by beating New Zealand 4-1 on Wednesday night. The ladies dominated most part of the game, getting on the score sheet as early as the 2nd minute with Shakirat Moshood slotting home from inside the box. Khadijat Adegoke, Fardiat Abdulwahab, and Taiwo…

Following the drama that erupted during a meeting that was organized by the National Working Committee of the PDP, it was reported that on Tuesday (yesterday), it became clear that Ambassador Umar Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been given a chance to step down from his role next…

The Nollywood industry has been hit with another sad loss as legendary Yoruba actor, Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly known as Bobo B, is reportedly dead. The actor, who had been a popular actor in the Yoruba movie industry, was pronounced dead after a period of illness. According to reports, Olabiyi, who was supposed to be…

Israel’s strategic response to Iran’s missile attack on October 1 is reportedly ready, according to a source familiar with the situation. According to Al Jazeera, the details of the response remain undisclosed. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have communicated to the United States that any counterstrike would focus exclusively on military targets, avoiding…

  Chairman Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Zacch Adedeji has allayed fears of Nigerians over possible introduction of new taxes through proposed tax reform laws. Adedeji made the clarification Tuesday  during an interactive session with members of the Senate Committee on Finance in Abuja. He specifically assured Nigerians  that the tax reform laws would not entail introduction of new…

Nigerians and social media users have been left buzzing after seeing video of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu warning one of his Senior Special Assistant, Jubril A Gawat of Nigerian Singer and songwriter, David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido while inside the newly commissioned Red line train in Lagos on Tuesday. According to the…

In the midst of pervading anxiety running through the party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum Tuesday waded into its internal crisis  and urged  warring factions to sheathe their swords and revert to status quo. The forum’s chairman and governor of Bauchi state, Abdulkadir Bala Mohammed, who announced this also said the suspension of some officials…

  The Senate Tuesday demanded an unreserved apology from the government of Libya over shabby treatment meted to the Super Eagles on Sunday at Al-Abraq International Airport. This is as the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, condemned in strong  terms, the ill-treatment of the Super Eagles Players and officials while  in Libya for a…

The national grid of Nigeria on Monday night shut down at zero level for the sixth time in 2024. This was disclosed by various Distribution Companies (DISCOS) in a statement late in the night. One of the companies revealed that the grid collapsed to 0.00GW around 6.30pm On Monday. While giving update on the situation,…

  With a rare show of fiscal discipline leading to N9.1trillion federation’s generated revenue threshold, and a total capital importation valued at $6 billion all in the first six months of 2024, the Nigerian economy is responding progressively to the economic policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. This, the group said, is contrary to the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport and warmly welcomed their safe return to Nigeria. Also, the team’s captain, William Troost-Ekong on his X page, said: “Back home safe & sound. Proud of this team, NAIJA SPIRIT can’t be broken. “Throw at…