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Trade Union Unite Deems the Move “Disgraceful” Amid Concerns Over Impact on Services and Staff In a pre-Christmas shocker, British banking giant Barclays has unveiled plans to cut 900 jobs across its domestic business, a revelation that has been met …

Internship Pressure and Demanding Work Hours Highlight Struggles Faced by Livestreamers in China In a heartbreaking incident, a final-year student and avid video game streamer, identified by the surname Li, has been declared dead from possible exhaustion after a grueling …

Stricter Measures Introduced to Tackle Airline Flight Cancellations and Delays The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has taken a decisive stand, declaring that airlines failing to meet flight schedules must now compensate passengers for the inconvenience caused. …

Outrage Mounts as Public Questions Priorities in Recent Public Procurement Approvals Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is facing intense criticism following revelations of exorbitant expenditures, including the approval of N7.5 million for the replacement of liquid fragrance in his office …

Spokesperson Clarifies Statements, Emphasizes Focus on Democracy and Post-Election Evaluation The Labour Party (LP) has unequivocally denied any plans for a merger with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. In a statement issued on …

Former Anambra Governor Calls for Transparency and Accountability Amidst Allegations of Financial Distress Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at the administration led by President Bola Tinubu, challenging recent assertions that they inherited a …

Encounter Sparks Online Debate In a recent event in Ondo State, a public interaction between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has ignited a social media storm. Users across various platforms …

Benue Links Vehicle Ambushed on Naka Road – 13 Passengers Kidnapped, Adding to Disturbing Trend In a distressing incident, gunmen have reportedly seized control of a Benue State-owned transport company vehicle, Benue Links, abducting 13 passengers along the dilapidated Naka …

Labour Party Candidate Signals Continued Commitment After Supreme Court Verdict November 6, 2023 Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the recently concluded 2023 general election, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, indicating a …

Aviation and Aerospace Minister Reiterates Presidential Authority in Determining Fate of Suspended Airline In a recent statement, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, emphasized that the ultimate decision regarding the fate of Nigeria Air rests with …

Minister Seeks Stakeholder Backing to Deliver on Presidential Performance Bond at Inaugural Stakeholders’ Meeting In a decisive move, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has issued a stern warning to chief executives of aviation agencies under his …

President Tinubu’s Proposal Gets Green Light for Additional Palliatives and Critical Expenditures In a crucial move during Thursday’s session, the Nigerian Senate gave its nod to the N2.176 trillion 2023 supplementary budget presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier in …

Humanitarian Affairs Official Martin Griffiths Sounds Alarm on Escalating Crisis in Gaza In the wake of Israel’s recent bombing of the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths has issued a stark warning of a …

Wike Reacts to Governor Fubara’s Impeachment Threat Amidst Party Wrangling The political landscape in Rivers State is currently in turmoil as the relationship between Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has soured …

Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Issues Warning at Chief Clerks Convention in Kaduna In a bid to address the persistent issue of leaked official documents, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed deep concern and called …

Security Operation Reveals Disturbing Findings, Prompts Government Action to Tackle Crime In a startling revelation, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State announced that over 80 bodies have been recovered from a kidnappers’ den in the state. The grim discovery was …

Governor Addresses Crowd After Ally’s Removal, Pledges to Defend Rivers Residents Amidst Political Turmoil In a bold and defiant stance, Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has declared his resistance against any unjustified attempt to impeach him. The governor, addressing a …

Robert Card, Military-Trained Firearms Instructor, Suspected in Killing 18 People, Dies in Apparent Suicide After 48-Hour Manhunt In a chilling turn of events, the body of Robert Card, a 40-year-old military-trained firearms instructor accused of killing 18 people in Lewiston, …

In a decisive ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court thwarted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s endeavor to introduce fresh evidence aimed at nullifying the election of President Bola Tinubu. Justice John Inyang Okoro, chairing the 7-man panel, expressed concern that …

Landmark Decision Upholds Presidential Election Result In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) failure to transmit election results live did not impact the outcome of the election, as the IREV (INEC …

Proposed Amendments Aim to Ensure Greater Accountability and Transparency In a significant move, the Nigerian Senate has passed a bill for a second reading, aiming to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act to restrict serving governors from engaging …

Five-Year Legal Battle Ends as Justice Declares Judgment “Fraudulently Obtained In a significant legal victory for the Federal Government of Nigeria, the UK court has ruled against Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID) Limited in its pursuit of enforcing an $11 …

IDF Spokesman Outlines Terms for Ceasing Military Action as Defense Minister Estimates Possible Duration Israel has declared that it will refrain from conducting a ground operation in Gaza if the militant group Hamas surrenders “unconditionally” and releases all hostages, according …

Market Closure Part of Ongoing Crackdown on Poor Environmental Practices In a continued effort to address inadequate environmental sanitation, the Lagos State Government has enforced the closure of the renowned Alaba International Market. This move follows the recent shutdown of …

Assurance Given at Nigeria Economic Summit Amid Naira’s Parallel Market Struggles In response to the ongoing challenges faced by the naira in the parallel market, President Bola Tinubu has committed to clearing the backlog of foreign exchange contracts, a move …

Landmark Announcement Made at the 29th Nigerian Economic Summit In a significant announcement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared the end of the era of industrial actions in the nation’s academic environment as his administration gears up to launch the Students …

Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi Persist in Contesting Election Result Despite Prior Tribunal Ruling In the ongoing legal battle over the outcome of the February 25 election, the Supreme Court has adjourned the appeals challenging the victory of President Bola …

Armed robbers strike Otukpo town, leaving a trail of devastation and casualties The Benue State Police confirmed on Saturday that the Divisional Police Officer of Otukpo, CSP John Adikwu, along with three other officers, lost their lives during a daring …

Unilateral Removal of Immunities Sparks Tensions After Sikh Separatist Leader’s Killing In a significant development, Canada has confirmed the withdrawal of 41 diplomats from India, responding to New Delhi’s decision to remove diplomatic immunity for most Canadian diplomats by October …

Party Criticizes APC Administration’s ‘Insensitivity’ Amidst Economic Hardship The Labour Party (LP) has expressed deep concern and sadness over the reported plan to gift each of the 360 members of the House of Assembly with vehicles worth approximately N160 million …

Minister of Finance Unveils Concessional Financing for Nigeria’s Economic Growth In a move signaling support for Nigeria’s economic initiatives, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted approval for a substantial $1.5 billion budget support from the World Bank. The announcement …

Milestone Occasion Sees Double Graduation Ceremony and Noteworthy Events President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission recently completed projects as part of the university’s combined 37th and 38th convocation ceremonies. This marks a historic occasion as the university graduates …

Nigerians and Advocacy Groups Voice Concerns Over Potential Restrictions on Freedom of Expression In a recent development, the National Assembly is facing increasing pressure to reject the revived social media regulation bill, a move that has sparked intense debates across …

Strategic Appointments Across Industry, Trade, and Investment Aimed at Fueling Nigeria’s Economic Renaissance In a significant move aimed at reshaping the economic landscape of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has greenlit a series of key appointments in various agencies and parastatals …

Phrank Shaibu Alleges Bias and Lack of Credibility in BBC’s Analysis on Bola Tinubu’s Educational Credentials In a recent turn of events, Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic …

Water, Fuel, and Electricity Supply Hinges on Safe Return of Israeli Abductees, Announces Israel Katz   In a stern declaration on Thursday, Israel’s Energy Minister, Israel Katz, affirmed that the blockade on Gaza would persist until Hamas releases all hostages …