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You overstepped your Bounds by shutting down national grid – Tinubu’s aide warns labour
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has criticized the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and other groups for shutting down the national power grid. Onanuga suggested that these unions should … Continue Reading
Update on Missing Girls in Aba: Decomposing Body Found With Body Parts Missing
A decomposing body, suspected to belong to one of the two missing girls, Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, who went missing after visiting a British-Nigerian man, Andrew Amaechi Ochekwo (Now late) in Aba has been found.
Narrating how the … Continue Reading
One killed, three injured as car washer test drives customer’s car in Lagos
A car washer has been apprehended for causing a fatal accident while test-driving a customer’s vehicle in the Mushin area of Lagos. The incident resulted in the death of one pedestrian and left three others injured, who are currently receiving … Continue Reading
President Tinubu’s horse retains 1st place at Bida horse racing tournament
In a thrilling display of speed and endurance, President Bola Tinubu’s horse, “Renewed Hope,” has retained its title as the fastest horse in Africa by securing first place in the 2024 edition of the horse racing tournament held … Continue Reading
“Apply With link before deadline” – First Bank Announces Job Vacancy for Interested graduates
First Bank, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most respected financial institutions, has opened applications for its Graduate Trainee Programme. This annual recruitment initiative is designed to attract and develop fresh graduates into the bank’s workforce, aiming to meet the … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s economy growing despite high inflation — Minister
Nigeria’s economy is showing promising signs of growth, which could lead to a significant decrease in the country’s high inflation rate in the coming months, according to Wale Edun, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance. Edun … Continue Reading
JAPA: Germany Launches ‘Opportunity Card’ to Attract Skilled Workers seeking Jobs
Germany has introduced a new initiative, the ‘Opportunity Card,’ aimed at attracting skilled workers from non-European Union (EU) countries, including Nigeria. The application portal for this program includes Nigeria among the eligible countries.
The Opportunity Card is a … Continue Reading
First Bank manager disappears After Diverting ₦40 Billion
First Bank of Nigeria has launched legal proceedings to recover a significant sum allegedly embezzled by one of its employees. The bank, with a market capitalization of ₦829 billion, reported the embezzlement to the Nigerian Police Force on March 25, … Continue Reading
Aba Residents relocate over fear of revenge attack after killing of 5 soldiers
Four days after the killing of five soldiers by unknown gunmen at Obikabia Junction in Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State, residents remain fearful of military reprisals.
Despite Governor Alex Otti’s reassurances during a high-level security meeting with military authorities, urging … Continue Reading
Governor Alex Otti Places N25m bounty on killers of soldiers in Abia
In response to the recent event of five slain soldiers in Aba, Abia State, Governor Alex Otti has announced a ₦25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators. The announcement was made in a statement on … Continue Reading