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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
Three Electrocuted at Mowe Market, Ogun State
In a devastating incident at Mowe Market in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, no fewer than three individuals, including a mother and child, were reportedly electrocuted.
The incident occurred on Monday, following the restoration of power after … 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
Nigerian Government Revokes 924 Mining Licenses Over Alleged Racketeering, Reveals Dele Alake
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revoked a total of 924 inactive mining licenses.
In a statement released by Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, he said the nullified licences are 528 exploration licences, 20 mining leases,101 … Continue Reading
FCCPC Unseals Abuja Chinese Supermarket Following Owner’s Appearance Before Tribunal
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has intervened regarding the Chinese supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce on Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Road in the Federal Capital Territory
The supermarket, which garnered attention for … 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