The Federal Government has suspended 13 students from the Federal Government College in Enugu for six weeks following allegations of bullying, which surfaced in a viral video. The suspension was ordered by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and was announced in a statement by the Ministry of Education’s Director of Press and Public…
The House of Representatives is preparing to deliberate on a bill that aims to secure a sustainable funding source for the National Youth Service Corps. The bill, titled “The NYSC Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill 2024,” focuses on training and empowering corps members to enhance their skills and employability. Sponsored by the representative of Nasarawa/Toro Federal…
Monday Okpebholo has officially taken office as the new governor of Edo State, ending Godwin Obaseki’s eight-year term. The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital. Okpebholo was sworn in alongside his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, two months after their victory under the All Progressives Congress….
Former Flying Eagles player, Gift Atulewa, has passed away at the age of 38. Azuka Chiemeka, who serves as the spokesperson for the Delta State Football Association, confirmed the news. He explained that Atulewa succumbed to complications from high blood pressure early on Tuesday morning, around 7 a.m. Azuka explained that Atulewa’s passing comes just…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has clarified that Mrs. Fauziya Danjuma Goje, daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje, was not the individual in a viral video showing naira notes being sprayed at a wedding. In a statement issued on Monday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the commission said its investigation…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday in Lagos, celebrated the serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on his 70th birthday anniversary, describing him as a true man of God whose leadership role was worthy of celebration. Pastor Bakare, who clocked 70 years on Monday, was celebrated at the premises…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has extended congratulations to Nigerians who recently won elections in various foreign countries. In a statement signed by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, lauded the accomplishments of four Nigerians who have attained significant political milestones. The successful individuals…
The Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, has raised concerns over ministries conducting promotion exercises for special civil servants without adhering to due process. In a memo signed by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, cautioned such ministries against bypassing established protocols. The…
The Nigeria Labour Congress has instructed workers in states that are yet to begin the implementation of the new ₦70,000 minimum wage to proceed on strike. Workers in affected states have been directed to commence the strike beginning on December 1. 2024 The directive was part of resolutions reached at the end of the NLC…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to stop the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike and 36 governors from usurping the authority and responsibilities of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and heads of court through giving cars and houses to judges. SERAP said such practices are…
