Eid-El Fitr: Buhari reassures that voting for him won’t be in vain, urges Muslims to promote religious harmony
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction at the conduct of peaceful elections in Nigeria, despite what he called “doomsday predictions of social disharmony.” The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media…
New minimum wage not a scam – Labour
The organised labour has dismissed insinuations that the Federal Government was not sincere enough to implement the new minimum wage of N30,000. The President-General of the Trade Union Congress (TUC),…
Imo Gov. gives Okorocha, others 24 hours ultimatum to hand over properly
Imo State gov. Emeka Ihedioha Imo State Governor, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, has given his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha 24 hours to perform proper handover to him. The governor also ordered the…
How Emir Sanusi squandered N3.4bn in 3 years – Investigation
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission says it has uncovered over N3.4 billion allegedly misappropriated by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. The alleged amount was…
Missing JAMB N35m: Court admits woman to N20m bail
An FCT High Court Maitama on Monday admitted Philomins Chieshe, charged with alleged “missing” N35 million belonging to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to bail in the sum…
Police nab 38 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers across the country
The Police on Monday said they had arrested 38 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers and gun runners in different parts of the North Central, North East and North West zones of…
SARS reform: Buhari directs relevant authorities to work out implementation modalities
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja directed relevant authorities to work out modalities for the implementation of the report of the Presidential Panel on the Reform of the Special…
Okowa swears in new SSG, says ‘we’re in a hurry to get things done’
Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has sworn-in the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chiedu Ebie, saying that those who will work with him as appointees must avoid nepotism…
Ex-NIMASA DG jailed 7 years, N42m option of fine
A Federal High Court on Monday sentenced Calistus Obi, a former Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), to seven years imprisonment for N136 million fraud….
Hair expert cautions against the use of relaxers on children
Parents should desist from using relaxers on their children’s hair due to health hazards associated with it, Adanna Enwezor, convener of The African Hair Summit says. In an interview with…