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…
I Won’t Run From PDP ‘Vampires’, says Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that he has no plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite the ongoing internal crisis. He emphasized…
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,…
Oyo Education Commissioner Warns Against Malpractice During Rescheduled BECE Exam
Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, conducted an inspection of various schools on Wednesday to oversee the rescheduled Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the…
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…