The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, as public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, congratulated Nigerians…
MADAM Alice Obaseki, a businesswoman and mother-in-law to Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, has passed away at the age of 83. Prince Agba announced the sad news of her passing to family,…
THE National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs have signed a deal to rehabilitate victims of human trafficking. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agreement was reached…
THE leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed contempt charge against the Director General, Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, over his alleged refusal to obey court orders. Kanu, through his lawyer, Aloy…
Stellantis (www.Stellantis.com) Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares, Chief Financial Officer Natalie Knight and other members of the top executive team will share Stellantis’ view on the dynamic, challenging market and how the Company is well-positioned to compete for industry leadership…
THE Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has called for all-inclusiveness and committed actions against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He made the call on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at…
I have examined the two key contenders for the office of Secretary of the Benin Branch, and I think I have to take a stand for the records. I am aware that, like in every sector, systems and structures push…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri THE Borno State Government has commended the efforts of Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) for distributing crop production inputs, fertilizers and other interventions for about 9,975 farmers. The commendation was made in Dusuman village of Jere…
ZIMBABWE’S President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that his country will soon join the BRICS economic bloc. The announcement came after Mnangagwa attended an economic forum in Russia, where he discussed Zimbabwe’s membership aspirations with key leaders of the bloc. BRICS,…
NIGERIAN labour unions have vowed to reject a 62,000 naira ($40) minimum wage offer by the federal government, threatening to resume strike action if their demands are not met. The unions are demanding a minimum wage of at least 250,000…
