FG Increases Passport Fees
The Federal Government has announced an increase in the fees for obtaining Nigerian passports, effective from September 1, 2024. The new rates were disclosed by the spokesperson of the Nigeria…
Minimum Wage: Delay in Template Release Disturbing, Says NLC and TUC
There is growing concern among labor leaders due to the delayed release of the adjustment template for implementing the new minimum wage. This wage was signed into law by President…
Court Remands Tenant for Alleged Raping Landlord’s Daughter
AN Iyaganku Family Court, in Ibadan remanded a tenant, Kareem Mojeed in Agodi Correctional facility for his alleged involvement in the defilement of his landlord’s seven-year-old daughter. The Chief Magistrate,…
Alleged N80bn Fraud: Appeal Court Orders Yahaya Bello to Surrender for Trial
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to surrender himself for trial in a case where he is accused of laundering N80 billion.…
Kwankwaso’s Nephew, Four Others Arrested Over N347m Drug Scam
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has apprehended five individuals, including Alhaji Mohammed Kabara, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, in connection with…
NAFDAC Mops Up Fake Beverage in Bauchi Markets
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a three-day operation in Bauchi markets to remove counterfeit Milo chocolate drinks. NAFDAC’s State Director, Dr. Paul…
Traditional Worshippers Demand New System of Oath-Taking for Public Officials
Traditional worshippers in Ondo State in south-west Nigeria have demanded recognition for traditional oath-taking for public officers, saying it is more potent and efficacious compared to other faith-related oath-taking. They…
Appeal Court Affirms Philip Shaibu as Edo Deputy Governor
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, affirmed the lower court judgment that reinstated Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. The appellate court, while delivering…
Kwara Female Student Acting as Girlfriend for N15,000 Found Dead
A 21-year-old female student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Mojisola Awesu, who was hired by a friend to pose as a girlfriend for a private university student…
Oyo Govt Compensates Ajia Property Owners
The Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of compensation to owners of the affected properties along the Ajia Inukan LCDA, Ona Ara Local Government, corridor in the State. The…