Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has sanctioned a new minimum wage of N104,000 for the state’s civil servants, a significant increase from the previous N76,000. The announcement was made during a Tuesday night meeting with labor union leaders at the Government House in Owerri, as reported by the News...
Tom Chiahemen
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Lawmaker representing Ibiono Ibom in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Moses Essien, has raised alarm over the escalating rate of teenage pregnancy in the state, calling for urgent action to address the crisis. Essien, who chairs the House Committee on Health, emphasized...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has advanced 49 Deputy Directors to the rank of Director, transitioning from Grade Level 16 to 17, across various departments. This announcement was made by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to FCT Minister...
North-Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM), a political pressure group, has cautioned political parties against overlooking the North-Central zone for the 2027 presidential ticket, warning that such a move could cost them the region’s votes. The group’s chairman, Prof. K’tso Nghargbu, issued this statement during a press conference in Abuja on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South has been hailed as a validation of the position held by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, according to his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. In a...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) successfully evacuated 618 individuals following the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) at KM 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations. The incident occurred at approximately 11:09 a.m., according to a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos by NRC Managing Director,...
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, confidently predicted that President Bola Tinubu will secure a landslide victory in the South-East during the 2027 elections. Speaking at a press interaction on the sidelines of her 18th annual free medical and surgical outreach at the Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Medical...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s capital market’s remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. He noted the phenomenal rise in market capitalisation and increased trading activity, which have broadened investment opportunities for Nigerians and international investors. President Tinubu spoke on...
Morocco secured their spot in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) final, overcoming defending champions Senegal 5-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in extra time at Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on August 26, 2025. The Atlas Lions now prepare to face Madagascar in...
Madagascar clinched their first-ever African Nations Championship (CHAN) final appearance, defeating Sudan 1-0 in a gripping extra-time battle at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on August 26, 2025. A dramatic 116th-minute goal by substitute Toky Rakotondraibe propelled the Barea to the final, setting up a showdown against...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, transferred expired pharmaceutical products worth N3.77 billion to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on August 25, 2025, in a significant step toward curbing the spread of harmful drugs. According...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of an imminent crisis in the nation’s university system over the Federal Government’s failure to review lecturers’ salaries for more than 15 years and refusal to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement. At a press conference on...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Stakeholders have reiterated the indispensable role of women in sustaining peace and fostering religious tolerance, stressing their full inclusion in decision-making processes and peacebuilding frameworks across Nigeria. This collective stance emerged at a roundtable held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Jos, Plateau State,...
By AMOS MATHEW, kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has commended President Bola Tinubu for stabilizing Nigeria’s economy and restoring investors’ confidence, positioning the country for stronger international partnerships. The governor who spoke with TVC News, was highlighting the gains of President Tinubu’s official visit to Brazil. Governor...
A train traveling from Kaduna to Abuja derailed early Thursday, with multiple coaches overturning along the vital rail corridor. Witnesses according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported chaos as passengers hurriedly evacuated the affected cabins, some sustaining minor injuries in the process. “There was panic everywhere, but...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Just two days after electing a new Speaker, the Benue State House of Assembly has suspended its former Speaker, Mr. Aondona Dajoh, for three months due to his alleged role in a scheme to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia. The suspension was enacted during...
Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday directed six financial institutions to provide the Inspector-General of Police with comprehensive account details and transaction records linked to Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, from January 2024 to the present. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an ex-parte motion by...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Benue State revealed that 411 Nigerians perished in 2024 while attempting to collect fuel from overturned tankers. This alarming statistic was shared by Sector Commander Steve Ayodele during a town hall meeting in Makurdi on Tuesday, aimed at addressing crash prevention with trailer...
National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Tuesday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to an unrelenting campaign against terrorists and kidnappers until their complete defeat. Speaking in Abuja during the handover of 128 victims rescued from kidnappers in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, Ribadu declared, “There will be no...
President Bola Tinubu has imposed an immediate temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts, aiming to strengthen domestic processing and value addition. The announcement was made by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, during a briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on...