Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has ordered an investigation into the disengagement letters issued to workers at the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma. A statement issued on Tuesday by his special adviser on media, Crusoe Osagie disclaimed the letters. The…
The Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) says the planned shutting down of Nigerian ports by the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) will cripple the country’s economy. ANLCA’s Acting President, Dr Kayode Farinto, in an interview with journalists…
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo Following the Central Bank directive that old naira notes of N1,000 and N500 should be accepted in compliance with the Supreme Court Order, some commercial banks in Osogbo, Osun state capital, on Tuesday paid old notes…
President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has advised the incoming 10th National Assembly to place national interest above all considerations in taking decisions. Lawan said this when he received outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing in his office in…
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its ongoing strike in Imo for two weeks. NLC President, Mr Joseph Ajaero, announced the suspension of the industrial action in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has directed police commands and formations to intensify the mop-up of illicit arms and ammunition across the country ahead of the March 18 election. Baba gave the order in a statement by…
A Magistrates’ court in Makurdi on Tuesday ordered that a farmer, Ternenge Igbaade be remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly causing the death of his wife. The Magistrate, Mrs Erdoo Ter, did not take the plea of Igbaade who…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Assembly candidate for Abeokuta South State Constituency 1 in Ogun State, Solomon Enilolobo, has shelved his ambition and declared support for the second term bid of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun. Enilolobo, who…
The Central of Nigeria has announced its Monetary Policy Committee meeting schedule. News Men reports this is according to information obtained from CBN’s website on Tuesday. Accordingly, the apex bank stated that the two-day meeting would be held from 20…
Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong has rated his compatriot, Victor Osimhen the best forward in the game at the moment. Osimhen is having a memorable campaign with Serie A club, Napoli. The striker has scored 19 goals in 22 league…
