No official response from FG on strike, says SSANU
The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has stated that there has been no official communication from the government regarding its ongoing strike. On Monday, the JAC of SSANU and NASU commenced an indefinite strike over four months of withheld […]
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[Video] Tacha reacts after falling at Lagos Fashion Week
Big Brother Naija reality show star Tacha has broken her silence after she fell on the runway while modelling at Lagos Fashion Week on Saturday. The reality star stumbled after missing her steps on the stage. The video of the incident went viral on social media. Reacting to the trending clip, Tacha shared the video […]
84-year-old man missing in Ekiti State
The Ekiti State Police Command has declared an 84-year-old man, Adeyemi Yisa Agboola of No. 26, Similoluwa Area, Ado-Ekiti, missing. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Abutu Sunday, the man left home to an unknown destination on October 18, 2024, at 1 pm and has never returned since then. […]
ICYMI: RCCG suspends two pastors over homosexuality allegations, begins probe
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced the suspension of two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa. These developments follow viral allegations of homosexuality after the popular blog Gistlover released a list of prominent Nigerians allegedly involved. Social media reactions have identified several individuals, including Pastor Ayorinde. This was outlined in an […]
32 states got 55% of revenue from FAAC – Report
A new report by civic-tech organisation, BudgIT, has revealed that 32 out of Nigeria’s 36 states relied on allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee for at least 55 per cent of their total revenue in 2023. The report highlights the over-dependence of many states on federal transfers, which makes them vulnerable to external shocks, […]
Court refuses to postpone Ogun LG poll
The Ogun State High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Tuesday, dismissed a request by 16 political parties in the state seeking to postpone the proposed local government elections indefinitely. Delivering judgment in AB/577/2024 Action Alliance & 15 Ors v. OGSIEC & Anor, the presiding judge, Justice T. A. Okunsokan, rejected the claims […]
Alex Ikwechegh: Politicians lack respect for Nigerians – Mr Macaroni
Famous social activist and skit maker, Debo Adebayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has said Nigerian politicians lack regard for Nigerians. According to him, this is because they have never been accountable to the people. The statement comes after a member of the House of Representatives from Abia State, Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh threatened to make […]
FULL LIST: Firms that left Nigeria from 2020 to 2024 over economic challenges
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an increasing trend of multinational and local companies shutting down or relocating their operations due to economic challenges, currency volatility and rising operational costs. The latest company to announce its departure from Nigeria is South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay, which confirmed on Monday that it will exit […]
Kidnappers of Edo Rev. Father demand N200m ransom
The abductors of the rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Ivhianokpodi, Aghenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, are reportedly demanding N200 million ransom for his release. The cleric was kidnapped on Sunday by gunmen during the evening mass. The Director […]
Mishaps: NIWA To Ban Wooden Boats On Inland Waterways
In a bid to curb the incessant incidents of boat accidents nationally, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), said it will phase out and ban the operations of wooden boats on Nigerian waterways. LEADERSHIP reports that wooden boats have been responsible for major mishaps on the inland Waterways especially in the northern part of the […]