Withheld salaries: SSANU, NASU members stage nationwide protests
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), on Tuesday,
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SAMOA agreement had no provision for LGBT, gay rights – NBA President
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), on Tuesday said there was no provision in the SAMOA Agreement that required Nigeria
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Israeli attack hits Syria’s coastal port city
Two powerful explosions were heard near the outskirts of Baniyas in the coastal region of Syria after midnight on Tuesday, in what appeared
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Eight British-Nigerians win parliamentary seats in UK poll
A record eight United Kingdom (UK) politicians of Nigerian origin have been elected into the House of Commons following the announcement of results
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How Boko Haram killed my son, two brothers — Gwoza resident who survived three attacks by deadly sect
A resident of Gwoza, Borno State, where a Boko Haram female suicide bomber recently killed no fewer than 32 persons and injured many
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Davido reacts as Sophia Momodu references late son in custody battle
A heated custody dispute has emerged between music sensation Davido and ex-partner Sophia Momodu over their daughter Imade. As reported by The Nation,
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Two friends found dead in Osun after alleged fight
An unfortunate incident threw residents of Inisa in Odo-Otin local government area of Osun State as two elderly friends were found in their
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FDA finally bans popular soft drink additive due to health concerns
Food and beverage makers will no longer be allowed to use Brominated Vegetable Oil, BVO, as an ingredient in their products. The US
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Crude Oil Theft: Why govt can’t stop Lagos, Abuja cartel — PANDEF, N-Delta leaders, activists
LEADERS and activists in the South-South region said the massive networks of the “big players”, who steal the nation’s crude oil in politics,
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Loss of values among youths cause of South East insecurity – Abaribe
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has linked the rising insecurity in the South East region to the erosion of values such as respect for human
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FG unveils project to get 20 million kids back in school
Worried by the increasing rate of out-of-school children in the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of the DOTS project to
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Queues surface in Abuja as depots hike price to N710/litre
Fresh queues for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, surfaced in Abuja, parts of Niger and Nasarawa States on Friday, following the closure
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Sultan declares Sunday start of Islamic new year 1446 AH. Kano declares Monday public holiday for new Islamic year.
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sunday, July 7, 2024,
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Rufai Oseni unveils healthcare initiative in Ogun community
Renowned journalist and broadcaster, Rufai Oseni, has announced the opening of a new healthcare facility aimed at improving access to basic medical services
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Biden vows to defeat Trump
President Joe Biden said on Friday he intended to defeat Republican rival, Donald Trump in the November presidential election, giving no sign he
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Sexual Assault: Appeal Court affirms five-year conviction of Baba Ijesha
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division yesterday affirmed the judgment of a Lagos State High Court, which sentenced Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly called
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How a prank by fellow student cost UNIZIK graduate her life
For five years, Miss Ifunanya Miracle from Abia State burnt the midnight oil to better her life and that of her family by
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Minimum wage: You can’t dictate what to pay, Labour replies govs
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the suggestion by governors that they should be allowed to determine the wages of their workers, saying
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Tinubu signs executive order to slash pharmaceutical prices
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to introduce zero tariffs, excise duties and Value-Added Tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs, a
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UniAbuja appoints 41-year-old acting VC
The Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed the youngest Professor of Law in the institution, Aisha Maikudi, as acting Vice Chancellor.
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Transfer my case to Kogi, Yahaya Bello tells court
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who is facing a 19-count charge, has written a letter to the Chief
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Gunmen who attacked Ebonyi police station killed
The Police and other security agencies on Wednesday night reportedly killed about five gunmen who allegedly attacked a police station in the state. Sources in
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Former Konga CEO, Nick Imudia commits suicide?
The former Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Mr Nick Imudia, has allegedly committed suicide in his home. According
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EXPLAINER: Why people suddenly slump and die
Recently, Essien Etop Andrew, the deputy comptroller in charge of revenue at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), slumped and died while responding to questions at
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We’re happy in Anambra, not interested in Orlu State – Orumba people
-ORUMBA indigenes, comprising of people from Orumba North and South Council Areas of Anambra state, have disassociated themselves from the proposed Orlu State
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Alleged Unlawful Acts: Call your men to order, lawyers tell IGP
A consortium of legal practitioners under the aegis of Lawyers of Conscience has urged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Kayode Egbetokun,
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JUST IN: Fubara reacts over attempted bombing in Rivers
Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that the failed attempt to detonate an explosive device at the Hotel Presidential, a five-star hotel in
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Mamuda Group Chairman & CEO Gave Condolence’s to Vice President in Kano.
The Chairman and CEO of Mamuda Group, Mr. Hassan Hammoud, extended heartfelt condolences to Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday in Kano State following
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Breaking: Fire outbreak at Dangote refinery. We have contained it says Chiejina
There was a fire outbreak on Wednesday at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos. Reacting to the incident, the Chief Corporate
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Kenya’s President Ruto withdraws controversial finance bill after deadly protests
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would “be withdrawn”, dramatically reversing course after more than 20
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