West African Nations Endorse Nigeria’s Push for UN Security Council Position

Nigeria has secured the support of some West African nations in its quest for a permanent seat on the United Nations, UN, Security Council, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar. Tuggar disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja, detailing recent diplomatic efforts aimed at securing regional backing for Nigeria’s bid. The UN Security Council, established in 1945, currently has 15 members, including five permanent members—the United States, Russia, China, the...

Islamic Cleric Advises Nigerians To Stop Cursing The Country

Nigerians have been advised to stop cursing the country but continue to pray for the country and its leaders. The Chief Imam of University of Ibadan, Professor Muftau Abdulrahman Oloyede gave the advice at an event held to precede activities for the 2024 convocation ceremonies and 76th Foundation Day Anniversary of the institution. The professor of Arabic and Islamic studies also advised the citizens not to be involved in vices nor contribute to the brain...

I’ve No Plans Of Organising National Prayer – Oluremi Tinubu

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that she has no plans of organising a national prayer. The First Lady stated in a press release on Saturday signed by her SSA on Media, Busola Kukoyi that the news making rounds in some conventional and social media platforms are unfounded and misleading. The statement read, “This is to clarify and inform the general public that the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator...

Jubilation As Primary School Teachers Receive N70K Minimum Wage in Borno

There was jubilation in Borno State on Friday as thousands of primary school teachers in Borno State received N70,000 minimum wage approved by Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum. This follows one week after the N70,000 minimum wage was paid to civil servants working for Borno State Government for their October salaries. Reports had it that the new salary hit the accounts of primary school teachers on Thursday as many posted screenshots of their alerts on different...

Kano Governor Yusuf Hints Of Cabinet Shake-up 

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf on Friday hinted of plans to reshuffle his cabinet, saying that he will drop members of his cabinet rated below performance. Yusuf who confirmed the receipt of the report of committee on performance of members of the cabinet, stated that the public will soon be updated on the government’s next line of action. The Governor stated this in a live radio interview with selected media outfits held at...

Anambra State House of Assembly Considers a Bill to Regulate Games

The Anambra State House of Assembly during plenary on Thursday, considered the Anambra State Gaming Bill, brought to the Assembly by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme. After a robust debate in which many House members contributed and extolled the Bill, citing various advantages to the state and citizens, the Bill was then read for the second time. A bill for a law for professional lottery, and the likes operational in Anambra...

Gov. Oyebanji Approves Another N1billion For Gratuities

…Pays Pension Arrears To LG Pensioners The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has approved the release of the sum of one billion Naira as gratuity to state pensioners. The Governor also approved payment of two months pension arrears to local government pensioners and released subvention to higher institutions. This development is barely a month after the Governor distributed a total N3.5 billion in gratuity cheques to retirees in the state, in a bold effort aimed...

Imo Assembly Satisfied With Renaming of IICC In Honour Of Iwuanyanwu

The renaming of the Imo International Conference Centre (IICC) after Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, the late Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General, by Governor Hope Uzodinma has been hailed by the Imo State House of Assembly. The lawmakers made their feelings followed the adoption of a motion moved by the member representing Mbaitoli Constituency, Innocent Ikpamezie who expressed gratitude to the State Government for agreeing to the appeal earlier made by the house. Hon. Ikpamezie while addressing...

Mining Pit Collapses In Adamawa, Taraba Kills 22 Miners

No fewer than 22 miners are presumed dead following the collapse of a mining pit at an illegal mining site located within a national game reserve spanning Gashaka Local Government Area in Taraba State and Toungo Local Government Area in Adamawa State. The National Game Reserve, known for its mineral resources, has seen multiple fatalities over recent years due to unregulated mining activities. A miner from Gashaka, Adamu Jamtare explained that many of the deceased...

Kwara State-Owned Transport Company in Temporary Shutdown

The Kwara state-owned Harmony Transport Services Ltd, popularly known as Kwara Express was temporarily shut down. The transport company’s Corporate Affairs Unit said in a statement on Thursday that the temporary closure signaled ” the beginning of a wholesome repositioning of the legacy firm for improved productivity, efficiency, and economic development.” “The restructuring involves full payment of exit benefits to all the workers in the distressed company amid best wishes in their future endeavors, according...

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