The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Anambra chapter has suspended the indefinite strike it embarked upon on July 15 and directed members to resume work on Friday. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Henry Ezeoke and…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has commended President Bola Tinubu for the bold step taken to ensure Local Government financial autonomy. The union, however said that funding of basic education, including teachers’ salary should be handled by state governments,…
Gov. Hyacient Alia of Benue has solicited the support of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to rebuild the State economy, through revolution in agriculture and mining sectors. This was contained in a Statement on Thursday in Makurdi by the…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to support the Nigeria Police Green Initiative to boost the operational efficiency and capacity of the force to fight crimes and maintain law and order. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the pledge…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Thursday, said that the owner of the collapsed building in the Maryland Estate that claimed five lives was still at large. The agency’s Director, Operations, Engr Olatunde Akinsanya, said this while speaking…
The Senate says it will not hesitate to expose any individual or establishments involved in importation of alleged toxic petroleum products into country. Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the alleged economic sabotage in Nigerian petroleum…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Area 2 Command, Onne, Rivers, says it has confiscated seven containers of contraband drugs valued N11 billion. The Comptroller, Mr Muhammed Babandede, made the disclosure at a press briefing in Onne on Thursday. Babandede listed Codeine…
A recent report from the Tripartite Committee, commissioned by President Bola Tinubu, reveals that despite the newly signed National Minimum Wage setting a minimum pay of N70,000 for Nigerian workers, not all are covered. Initially negotiated down from N250,000 by…
The Benue State Government has distributed a total of 17,940 bags of maize and 4,132 bags of garri donated by the Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Mr James Iorpuu, the Executive Secretary (ES), State Emergency Management…
The Kano State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully convicted 22 drug dealers in July 2024, marking a significant milestone in their efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and abuse. Commander Abubakar Idris-Ahmad disclosed this during…
