Operatives of the Quick Intervention Team of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a suspected child trafficker, Mrs Chinelo Onwuasonya, 36, and rescued three stolen children. The suspect described as notorious figure in child stealing and trafficking was arrested at Amajeke Park in Owerri on Wednesday while in possession of the children abducted from …
Ekiti workers to enjoy N70,000 minimum wage from December
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for workers in the state effective December 1, 2024. The approval followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the state Government and leaders of Organised labour in the state. According to the MoU, the new minimum wage will …
Gov. Sanwo-Olu presents 3trn 2025 budget proposal to Lagos assembly
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill totaling over N3 trillion to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval, News360 Nigeria reports. The presentation, which took place on Monday, highlights the state government’s commitment to driving infrastructure development, economic growth, and improved public services in Lagos. Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized …
Dangote refinery resumes crude oil import from US – Report
Dangote Refinery has resumed the purchase of crude oil from the United States to ramp up refining capacity and production. According to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday, the cargo conveying two million barrels of WTI Midland crude from Chevron Corp. is due to be delivered to the refinery next month. The new purchase comes after …
Reps reject bill to create 6 year single term for president, governors
The House of Representatives has rejected the second reading of a bill seeking to provide a single term of six years for president and governors. It was rejected by the House at the plenary on Thursday. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and 33 others. It also seeks to provide that, all …
IGP sues former Anambra Senator Andy Uba over alleged N400m fraud
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the request of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arraign former Anambra South Senatorial District lawmaker, Senator Andy Uba, on a two-count charge related to an alleged N400 million fraud. The court has scheduled the defendant’s plea to be heard on …
Rema, Seun Kuti, others to perform at Coachella 2025
Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, is set to make his debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025. Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti will also be returning for the festival. Ghanaian singer, Amaarae and South Africa’s Tyla are the other African artistes billed for the event, according to the recently …
Gunmen kill lawyer in Benue
Gunmen have killed a lawyer, Mike Ofikwu, in Otukpo town, Benue State. It was gathered that Ofikwu was shot dead on Wednesday night, November 20, 2024, at his residence on Otukpa Street. Accompanied the reports, the lawyer was ambushed by two armed men while waiting for his gate to be opened. “Two armed men had …
N’Assembly passes RMAFC reform bill, approves life sentences for drug offenders
The National Assembly has amended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, prescribing life imprisonment for drug offenders and traffickers. This decision followed the adoption of the harmonised report by the Senate and House of Representatives on the NDLEA Act amendment. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Senate Conference Committee, Senator Tahir Monguno, explained …
Nigerian Senate approves Tinubu’s 1.77 trillion loan request
The request which was submitted by the President on Tuesday is part of a fresh external borrowing plan to partially finance the N9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. The Senate has granted approval to the ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2b) loan request of President Bola Tinubu after a voice vote in favor of the …