The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has fixed Sept. 12 for the signing of Peace Accord for the Edo Governorship election in Benin City. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at an extraordinary meeting with political parties…
On Thursday, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command announced the neutralization of Ubong Effiong Archibong, also known as ‘Condiment,’ a notorious leader of the Bling Bling Marine Strike Force. The announcement, made by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon…
On Thursday, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State officially established a committee to oversee the implementation of the New National Minimum Wage in the state. The committee, chaired by Kenneth Ugwu, the Head of Service, will be supported by Sandra…
On Thursday, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced that its airstrikes in the Tumbuns region near Lake Chad in Borno State resulted in the deaths of several terrorists. The operation was carried out following the forced displacement of the terrorists…
Afam Osigwe has officially begun his tenure as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in a ceremony held in Lagos. Osigwe, who took the oath of office on Thursday, succeeded Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, marking the beginning of…
The Yobe State Government has refuted claims circulating on social media about the approval of a new minimum wage, stating that such information is false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday in Damaturu, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Director-General of…
Holders of Canadian visitor visas will no longer be eligible to apply for work permits while in the country. This change comes amid recent immigration reforms that have sparked significant protests, particularly among international students. On Wednesday, Immigration, Refugees and…
The Katsina State Police Command has reported that it successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt in Faru village, Jibia Local Government Area. The details were shared in a statement on Thursday by ASP Abubakar Sadiq, the Command’s Public Relations Officer. According…
The Federal Government has approved a 50% subsidy on electricity costs for hospitals nationwide. This decision follows a commitment made by Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu to provide electricity subsidies to hospitals and universities, even if they are served by…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recently intercepted approximately 60 large bags of Ghanaian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, totaling 2,400 kg in Lagos. Retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, the Chairman of NDLEA, announced this development while…
