TINUBU congratulates new Commonwealth SGPresident Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on her election as the new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. The President, in a release issued on Saturday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, believed Botchwey’s extensive career in public administration,…
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a strong warning to content creators after online personality Martins Otse, known as “VeryDarkMan”, appeared in a viral video wearing a police uniform without permission. In the video posted on his social media, VDM introduced himself as “CSP VeryDarkMan” and claimed to be Nigeria’s “number one online police,” dedicated…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has set an ambitious target of N1 million as the minimum wage for civil servants in the state. This announcement was made during a meeting at the Government House in Minna on Friday. Bago revealed a new minimum wage of N80,000 for state workers, following discussions with the leadership of…
The Enugu State Government has taken swift action regarding the disturbing case of Mrs. Ada Ogbogu, who allegedly assaulted her stepson with a pestle, causing serious harm. The Police arrested the woman who broke three-year-old stepson’s bone with pestl Commissioner for Children, Gender and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih, announced on Saturday that Mrs. Ogbogu, a…
Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria has applauded the strategic redeployment of Commissioner of Police, CP Tunji Disu, from the Rivers State Police Command to the Federal Capital Territory Command, Abuja. A statement by CRAN President on Saturday, Lekan Olabilulo, noted that the move aligned with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s mission to optimize…
Israel launched a series of airstrikes against Iran early on Saturday, claiming the assaults were directed at military targets in revenge for the Islamic Republic’s volley of ballistic missiles against Israel earlier this month. Although there was no immediate word on damage or injuries, explosions could be heard in Tehran, the capital of Iran. At…
The United Kingdom has donated non-lethal military equipment valued at approximately N1 billion (£450,000) to the Nigerian Armed Forces. The support is aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s fight against violent extremist organizations in the North East and signifies a strengthened partnership between the British Military and the Nigerian Armed Forces. At a formal handover ceremony in…
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for civil servants. This decision comes as many states in Nigeria are adjusting wages due to rising inflation and demands for better living conditions for workers. The governor announced this change at the Jigawa State Government House in Dutse after receiving…
House of Representatives has tasked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with the need to sensitise Nigerians about the non-legal tender status of the old naira notes from the 1st of January, 2025. The resolution was passed in sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by the Leader of the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the extension of the amnesty period for owners and developers of buildings without proper planning approvals until December 31, 2024. The deadline, initially set for the end of October, has been extended to give more property owners the opportunity to regularize their buildings without incurring statutory penalties. The…
