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…
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, has donated N40 million and various food items to support the victims of the devastating tanker explosion in Majiya village, Jigawa State, which claimed over 170 lives. This generous gesture demonstrates her concern for the affected families and communities. The House of Representatives also showed solidarity with a donation…
Nigeria has officially joined the BRICS economic bloc as a partner country, alongside 12 other nations, marking a significant step in deepening its global economic relations. The announcement was made at the BRICS summit held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, 2024, further consolidating Nigeria’s economic ties with emerging markets. In addition to…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has rescued a six-year-old girl who was stolen from her parents in 2018. Mr Emmanuel Awhen, the Zonal Commander of NAPTIP Uyo, said that the agency achieved the feat in partnership with the Foundation for Justice Development and Peace, Awhen said in…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Thursday approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for Enugu workers with immediate effect. The governor announced the approval following the presentation of the report from the committee tasked with reviewing the state’s minimum wage at the Government House, Enugu. Mbah, who expressed his administration’s dedication to improving…
The Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo has begun the drilling of boreholes on the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps in the state. The state government explained that the move would ensure that persons and families displaced by flood were not exposed to water-borne diseases, adding that it would also help to ameliorate the hardship…
