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Lagos State Governor claims N35,000 salary increment For Civil Servants since January
In a bid to alleviate the economic burden faced by workers in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that employees have been receiving an additional wage allowance of N35,000 since January. This announcement comes as the state government prepares … Continue Reading
Former Enugu Senator and Senate Committee Chairman, Ayogu Eze, Passes Away at 66
The Enugu North Senatorial Zone and former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and Media, Senator Ayogu Eze, has sadly passed away at the age of 66. According to Leadership, Eze, who represented the senatorial zone in the … Continue Reading
Kano Government Allocates N1.2 Billion Monthly to Tackle Water Scarcity
The Kano State Government has disclosed staggering expenditures amounting to approximately N1.2 billion per month to address water scarcity in the Kano metropolis. Ali Makoda, the state’s Commissioner for Water Resources, unveiled these figures during a press briefing held in … Continue Reading
Fire Outbreak at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Prompts Flight Diversions
Flight operations at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos have been redirected to the D Wing following a fire incident at the facility. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) took swift action in response … Continue Reading
119 Inmates Escape in Suleja Correctional Centre Amid Rainstorm
In a dramatic turn of events, 119 inmates have fled the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, following severe damage caused by a rainstorm on Wednesday night.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Corrections Command Public Relations Officer, … Continue Reading
JAMB Arrests Father For Taking UTME Exam For his Son
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has intensified efforts to combat examination malpractice, particularly cases of impersonation, as revealed by its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede.
In a recent address in Kaduna, Prof. Oloyede emphasized the board’s commitment to upholding … Continue Reading
Yahaya Bello Moved Kogi’s $720,000 from kogi state’s account for child’s tuition – EFCC Chairman
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, alleged on Tuesday that investigations by the anti-graft agency uncovered a withdrawal of $720,000 from the state coffers by the embattled former governor of Kogi State, … Continue Reading
Fearless Bride’s Family Beats up kidnappers, Kills One and seize 2 AK-47 Rifles in Zamfara
In a remarkable display of bravery, the family of a bride-to-be, along with other passengers, successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt by killing a terrorist in Zamfara State. According to reports from PRNigeria, the incident occurred when the bride’s family … Continue Reading
U.S. Government Commits $15 Million to Peace-Building Initiatives in Northern Nigeria and Middle Belt
In a concerted effort to promote peace building in northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt region, the United States government has disclosed its commitment of $15 million to the Community Initiatives to Promote Peace (CIPP) program over the course … Continue Reading
“Emefiele printed N684.5m with N18.9bn” – EFCC Files Fresh Charges
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a new legal action against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The EFCC, through its top prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, … Continue Reading