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Mali Junta Fires Prime Minister Maiga Amid Criticism of Transition Delay
Dismissal of Prime Minister Maiga Raises Fears of Deepening Political Instability as Mali’s Military Junta Delays Transition to Civilian Rule
Mali’s military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, has dismissed Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and his government, heightening political uncertainty in … Continue Reading
UNIZIK reinstates Prof. Ikechebelu as acting Vice-Chancellor
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Reinstates Acting Vice-Chancellor and Acting Registrar
In a significant administrative shift, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Awka, has reinstated Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu as the Acting Vice-Chancellor effective immediately. This decision was revealed in a press release … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Simon Ekpa, Four Others Arrested in Finland for Alleged Terrorism Links in Nigeria
Finnish Police Arrests Simon Ekpa Allege He Incited Violence in Nigeria Through Social Media, Terrorism Financing and Public Incitement
Prominent pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, and four others have been arrested by Finnish authorities over terrorism-related offenses tied to violent … Continue Reading
Governor Adeleke approves N75,000 minimum wage for Osun workers
Osun State Government Implements New Minimum Wage for Civil Servants
On Wednesday, the Osun State Government announced that Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved a new minimum wage of N75,000 for civil servants across the state. This decision comes in response … Continue Reading
Court Ruling Stands: Ondo Gov’t Ordered to Pay N30m to Amputee Victim
Ondo State Court of Appeal Upholds ₦30 Million Compensation for Amputee Motorcyclist Shot by Amotekun
The Court of Appeal, convened in Akure, Ondo State, has dismissed an appeal lodged by the Ondo State Government against a High Court decision awarding … Continue Reading
Enugu LG Chairman Defends SSA Appointments for Garden Egg, Yam, and Pepper
Igbo-Etiti Chairman in Enugu Defends Agricultural Appointments Amid Criticism
Enugu State, Nigeria – Dr. Eric Odo, the Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area in Enugu State, has responded to negative online media coverage regarding his recent appointment of Senior … Continue Reading
Dangote Petroleum Refinery Begins Exporting to West African Countries
Dangote Refinery Begins Supplying Petroleum to West African Countries
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially commenced the export of petroleum products to various countries in West Africa. Recent reports from Bloomberg, utilizing data from Vortexa, Kpler, Precise Intelligence, and various … Continue Reading
UK Visa Application New Centres in Nigeria
The UK Visa Application Centres (VAC) in Nigeria are undergoing a significant transformation as the UK government transitions to a new service provider in 2025.
This move, announced by the UK Embassy in Nigeria, aims to enhance the efficiency and … Continue Reading
MC Oluomo Claims NURTW Presidency Despite Court’s Ruling
NURTW Leadership Crisis: MC Oluomo Assumes Presidency Amid Court Ruling Supporting Baruwa
Musiliu ‘MC Oluomo’ Akinsanya has assumed the role of National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) following the Court of Appeal in … Continue Reading
President Tinubu Launches National Engineering and Innovation Fund For Engineers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the National Engineering and Innovation Fund, an initiative aimed at driving engineering innovation and tackling critical national challenges.
Abuja, Nigeria– Announced at the 2024 International Engineering Conference hosted by the Nigerian Society of … Continue Reading