The Federal Government has established a 10-member committee to implement the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria.
On July 11, the Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional for state governors to withhold funds intended for local government administrations.
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The video captures the moment Nigeria singer, songwriter and record producer Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu, better known as Tekno reportedly collaped in South Africa.
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Tekno is reportedly on a tour in South Africa.
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The video captures the reaction of a group of Manchester City fans when Chelsea's defender Marc Cucurella was taken off during Sunday's match at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea lost the match to 2023/2024 Premier League champions Manchester City by 2 goals to Nil.
Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovačić both got the goals...
The video captures the moment a masquerade arrived the venue of an event with a Rolls Royce to the surprise of many.
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In the video, some guests were already at the venue only to see...
The video captures two members of the dreaded Aye cult group displaying some ways of the cult group with a little boy.
In the video, the first man was putting on a yellow shirt same with the little boy.
Some of those who reacted to the video felt the man was...
New details have emerged regarding the companies and individuals involved in the importation of substandard petroleum products from Malta, with Sayyu Dantata, the half-brother of Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote, identified as one of the importers.
In July, Mr. Dangote alleged that some officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...
The Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA), a support group for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has declared that only divine intervention could prevent him from running and winning the 2027 presidential election.
Dare Dada, the Director of Publicity for NYFA, made this statement in Lagos on Tuesday. He noted that NYFA...
Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has scheduled a date to respond to the Nigerian Police Force's invitation.
Ajaero has chosen Wednesday, August 29, to attend the meeting. He conveyed this date to the Inspector General of Police through a letter from his legal representatives, Falana and...
Yesterday, the Naira depreciated in the parallel market, falling to N1,600 per dollar from N1,590 per dollar over the weekend.
In contrast, the Naira appreciated in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), reaching N1,579.22 per dollar.
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Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has asserted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure the governorship of Abia State in 2027.
He stated that the Labour Party (LP) and Governor Alex Otti will not be permitted to continue governing the South-eastern state beyond the...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced that it has not disbursed any fuel subsidies in the past nine months.
Umar Ajiya, the company's Chief Financial Officer, provided this clarification on Monday in Abuja.
He explained that NNPC Ltd has solely been addressing the shortfalls in Premium Motor...
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has reported that its members are facing a shortage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, amid a nationwide scarcity of the product.
IPMAN, which comprises over 3,000 members and controls a significant portion of the country's filling stations, has...
Some leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), including President Joe Ajaero, are gathering at the NLC headquarters for an emergency National Executive Council meeting.
This meeting follows a summons from the Nigerian Police Force, which has called Ajaero in for questioning regarding allegations of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, and...
The esteemed people of Abanyom in Constituency 2, Ikom Local Government Area, Cross River State, under the auspices of the Abanyom Political Forum, have issued an open message to Hon. Kingsley Namgbe Egumi, Commissioner for Human Capital and Entrepreneurial Development, Cross River State.
In a unanimous statement signed by Hon....
Kogi State Governor Alhaji Usman Ododo has approved the appointment of 1,192 new aides.
A statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Folashade Ayoade, detailed the appointments, which include Yakubu Abdulhakeem as the Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Office for Disability, 165 Senior Special...
On Monday evening, a sad incident transpired involving Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ogun State.
Barrister ‘Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ogun State at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has passed away.
Ijalaye collapsed and died in Abuja on Monday evening, shortly after attending a meeting...
On Monday, President Tinubu left Abuja for Paris aboard the new Airbus A330, which has replaced the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 BBJ that was acquired during former President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration.
According to a statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the new aircraft is...
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has approved the appointment of Lalla Aluyi as Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission.
Additionally, the governor has appointed two new Permanent Secretaries to the State Public Service.
The appointments were announced in two separate statements signed by the State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa.
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed seven individuals to form the new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company.
Among those appointed is a former member of the house of representatives, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama.
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company.
The announcement was made on Monday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement titled “President Tinubu Appoints New Management Team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company.”
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The Nigeria Police Force has called Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, for questioning regarding allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and related offenses.
The invitation letter, signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team, warned that a warrant...
President Bola Tinubu has removed Jalal Arabi from his position as Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
The announcement was made by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, who also revealed that Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman has been appointed as the new Chairman of the agency.
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The Federal Government has announced that crude oil sales to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries will begin on October 1, 2024.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during a meeting with the Implementation Committee on Monday in Abuja.
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Some state governments have announced public holiday to celebrate Isese Day.
Lagos, Osun, Oyo, and Ogun have declared Tuesday, 20 August, a public holiday to commemorate Isese Day.
This announcement was made through separate circulars on Monday by each state’s commissioner of information.
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Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved the payment of the new national minimum wage of ₦70,000 to state civil servants, effective from August.
The announcement was made by Comrade Emmanuel Fashe, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), following a closed-door meeting with the governor...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has notified the Federal Government of its intention to commence a nationwide strike, giving a 21-day notice, according to The Punch.
Sources within ASUU’s National Executive Council confirmed this development to The Punch on Monday in Abuja.
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced Tuesday, August 20, 2024, as a work-free day to celebrate this year’s Isese Day.
The announcement was made in a circular titled “Commemoration of Year 2024 Isese Day – Declaration of Work-Free Day,” issued on Monday by the state’s Head of Service,...
On Monday, August 19, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced a profit of N3.29 trillion for the 2023 financial year.
Umar Ajiya, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NNPCL, revealed the figure during a press conference in Abuja, where the 2023 Audited Financial Statement was presented.
Ajiya noted that...
The Ogun State Government has declared Tuesday, August 20, a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Isese Day, reflecting the Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s dedication to religious inclusivity.
A statement from the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, noted that the work-free day will enable traditional...
In preparation for the governorship elections in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collection of Permanent Voter Cards for newly registered voters will begin on August 22, 2024.
INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made this announcement during a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners...