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Kano Radio GM suspended
Managing director of the Kano State Radio Corporation, Hashim Habib has been suspended. This was made known in a letter dated December 22, 2023 signed by the acting secretary to the state government, Abdullahi Musa, requesting the station’s deputy managing editor, Abubakar Adamu Rano to take over the affairs of the radio station with immediate […]
APC’s Shettima, Ganduje, bag chieftaincy titles in Anambra
The Ofala festival in Ukpo, Anambra state, transformed into an All Progressives Congress (APC) celebration, honoring the national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, with a chieftaincy title.The community also bestowed the title of Igwe Okofia (friend of Igbo people) upon Vice President Kashim Shettima. Ganduje was conferred with the title of Agunechemba 1 of Ndigbo (Lion that […]
BREAKING: FG declares holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, December 25 and 26, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year’s Day celebrations, respectively. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He felicitate with Christians […]
BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Mbah’s election as Enugu governor
The Supreme Court, on Friday, affirmed the election of Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State. Justice Mohammed Garba, who delivered the lead judgement, described as mere allegation the statement that Mbah did not posses the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC,A certificate. The court resolved all the issues raised in the appeal against the appellant. The […]
BREAKING: Baby trapped as one-storey building collapses
A baby has been trapped in the rubble of a one-storey building which collapsed in Lagos State on Friday morning. The sad incident took place in Ebute-metta area of Lagos State on Friday, December 22. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, in a statement, confirmed that a baby and […]
Air Peace Resumes China Flights
Nigeria’s Airline, Air Peace, on Friday, said it’s set to resume its direct flight to Guangzhou-China and will launch the Lagos – London flight soon, according to Leadership. In a press statement by the airline’s spokesperson, Stanley Olisa, the flight service will return on Thursday, December 28, 2023. The airline also stated that passengers can […]
Two Police constables dismissed over extortion
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed two Special Constables serving in Oyo State over extortion. The Commissioner of Police for Oyo State Command, CP Adebola Hamzat, paraded the officers at the police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, identifying them as Jimoh Lukman and Kareem Fatai. The two dismissed officers were accused of soliciting money from a Dutch […]
NRC MD ask FG to provide fuel for 100% fare slash
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, has asked that the Federal Government provide diesel to power the trains during the 15-day duration so that rail transport would be free for commuters nationwide. The NRC Managing Director said this on Thursday’s edition of Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily while commenting on the […]
Osun school food poisoning report exaggerated, says FG delegation
A delegation of the Federal Government led by Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding, Yetunde Adeniji, has paid a scheduled visit to Osun State following the food poisoning incident that involved 18 pupils of St. James Primary School in Osogbo. A statement released on Thursday by her media team quoted Adeniji as […]
Oyebanji Approves Six-Month Wage Increase for Ekiti Workers, Pensioners
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a six-month temporary wage increase for all workers and pensioners in the state. This measure aims to alleviate the impact of the current economic situation. Workers will receive a N15,000 increase per month, while pensioners will see a N10,000 monthly boost. Additionally, outstanding July 2018 salaries for local […]