October 5, 2024
FG begins crude oil sales in Naira to Dangote
The Federal Government has officially commenced the sales of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy announced that, in line with the Federal Executive Council (FEC) directive, the sale of crude oil and refined petroleum products in Naira has officially commenced as of October […]
Trump to speak behind protective glass at failed assassination site
Former President Donald Trump is set to speak in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, a location that holds a dark significance as the site of a failed assassination attempt against him in July. This return rally comes one month before the presidential election, with Trump’s campaign marred by ongoing security threats and the spectre of political […]
Bauchi inaugurates committee to implement N70,000 minimum wage
The Bauchi State Government has inaugurated a tripartite technical committee tasked with determining the modalities for the payment of the new national minimum wage to civil servants in the state. The committee includes representatives from the state government, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC. Speaking after the State Executive Council […]
Oyo Governor promises to pay N70,000 minimum wage
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that his administration would commence the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage once the issue of consequential salary adjustment has been addressed. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital. Makinde […]
Rivers LG Polls: APP wins 22 chairmanship seats
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has declared the chairmanship candidates of the Action Peoples Party (APP) as winners of local government election in 22 of the 23 local government areas in the state. The chairperson of the commission, Adolfus Enebeli, a retired judge in the state, made the declaration on Saturday in Port […]
Osimhen Out, Lookman In As Nigeria Name Squad For AFCON Qualifiers (FULL LIST)
Victor Osimhen has been left out of Nigeria’s squad for the doubleheader 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya. In the list released on Saturday, Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen omitted Osimhen due to injury concerns but named in-form Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman in the 23-man squad. The list contains regulars like skipper William […]
Rooney Sent Off In Plymouth, Blackburn Rovers Clash
Plymouth Argyle head coach Wayne Rooney was sent off during his side’s Championship match against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday. The former Manchester United and England forward was dismissed eight times during his illustrious playing career and has now also been red-carded as a coach. Rooney, who took over the club for the 2024-25 season, was […]
Enugu Government Demolishes Another Kidnappers’ Den
The Enugu State Government has demolished another property linked to kidnapping activities in the state. This is as the state government also warned landlords that it would not entertain any excuses in enforcing relevant laws mandating the government to bring down any property linked to kidnapping and other evil acts. Speaking to newsmen at the […]
Govt orders evacuation as flood wreaks havoc in Ondo
Property worth millions of naira were destroyed by flood which hit some parts of Ondo town, Ondo State on Friday. The flood occurred in the ancient city after a heavy downpour which lasted for several hours on the fateful day. Some of the areas affected include Itanla, Oka, Odo Ijomu, Bethlehem, Akure-Ondo Expressway among others. […]
Palliatives: PDP Osun central receives 3,000 bags of rice
The leadership of the Osun Central Senatorial District of the Peoples Democratic Party has commended a party chieftain, Mr Ibraheem Adekunle, for donating 3,000 bags of rice to members of the party in the district. The food items are intended as palliatives for PDP members in Osun Central, which comprises 10 local government areas, aimed […]