Ogene bags NUJ’s ‘Distinguished Professional Service Award’, tasks media to hold public office-holders accountable
The member representing Ogbaru federal constituency of Anambra state in the National Assembly, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene has tasked media professionals on forcing public office-holders to give account of their…
Gombe can’t pay ₦70,000 minimum wage – Gov Yahaya
The Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has disclosed that with the lean allocation to the state, it would be difficult to meet the N70,000 minimum wage. The minimum wage was…
US Embassy updates visa procedure, set to engage new services provider
The United States (U.S.) Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos have announced that they will be moving to a new visa services provider on August 26,…
IPOB leader, Simon Ekpa takes responsibility for killing policemen Monday in Owerri
Following the killing of four police operatives in Owerri, Imo, Simon Ekpa, a controversial Biafran agitator, has claimed responsibility for the killings. It would be recalled that gunmen attacked and…
Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran after attending presidential inauguration
Ismail Haniyeh, a leader of Hamas, was assassinated in Iran after attending the inauguration of the country's new president, both Iran and the militant group confirmed early Wednesday. No one…
Legendary singer, actress, journalist, Onyeka Onwenu, Dies at 72
In a major loss to the Nigerian entertainment and media industries, legendary singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu has died at the age of 72. The news broke late on Tuesday…
FG grounds Arik Air over judgment debt
The federal government through the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has grounded aircraft belonging to Arik Air following a supreme court judgement in favour of Atlas Petroleum International ltd. This…
Aftermath of vandalism, MTN shuts offices nationwide
Telecommunication giant, MTN, has closed all its offices nationwide over vandalism at one of its branches in FESTAC town, Lagos State. The mob action occurred after suspected customers destroyed a…
Police deny imposing 4pm curfew ahead of planned protest
The Nigeria Police Force has refuted recent claims that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, mandated a strict 4pm curfew for all protests across the nation. The denial…
Kekere-Ekun to become, CJN, as Ariwoola retires on August 22
The Supreme Court has announced that Olukayode Ariwoola will retire as chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) on August 22. In a notice on Monday, Festus Akande, apex court spokesperson, said…
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