The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to cushioning the immediate pains of its policies meant to herald a brighter future for Nigerian youths. Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, stated this during the Nigeria Police Force Youth Summit in commemoration of the 2024 United Nations International Youths Day celebration with the theme: “Enhancing the …
Oba Of Ekiti Slashes Food Prices, Bans Traders Association
The Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe, has cancelled various traders’ associations in markets in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, intending to remove their undue control of prices and ensure farmers have direct access to traders. Oba Adejugbe, who also ordered traders in the markets not to sell their foodstuff beyond stipulated prices, …
Primate Ayodele speaks on new minimum wage, Nigeria
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday, warned that the implementation of the new minimum wage would affect Nigeria except if the country’s means of income is increased. To avert this, Primate Ayodele advised the government to expand the country’s means of income by partnering with states that have resources …
President Tinubu hosts first Council of State meeting
President Bola Tinubu is set to preside over the National Council of State meeting at Presidential Villa. The meeting which just kicked off now is Tinubu’s first Council of State meeting he since assuming office as President. Those expected to attend the meeting are all living former presidents and past heads of state. As of …
Marketers says Port Harcourt refinery kickoff a done deal
Nigeria’s oil marketers have reignited hope that the Port Harcourt Refinery would commence commercial production in the coming weeks. The national president of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry disclosed this on Monday. He said his recent visit to the 250 barrels per day refinery showed readiness to produce petroleum …
Gospel Singer Aduke Gold is dead
The sad news was shared on Tuesday, August 13, by fellow gospel artiste Esther Igbeke on social media, who posted a tribute with Aduke Gold’s picture and the caption: “A general has fallen. RIP.” Aduke Gold broke into the gospel scene with her single, “Nitori 0go”. It featured on her popular eight-track album that was …
Man Caught With Fresh Human Head In Ibadan
A middle-aged man identified as Musa Bello has been apprehended with a fresh human skull of a yet-to-be-identified lady in the Amuloko area of Oyo state. The suspect was arrested by residents of the area with the skull he tucked in a sack. They noticed his strange movement in the area and immediately accosted him …
Two die as building collapses in Jigawa
A 30-year-old man and his two-year-old son were kIlled when a building collapsed on them in Madabe village, Buji Local Government Area of Jigawa State. According to the Buji council’s Information Officer, Ali Safiyanu, the 25-year-old mother of the boy survived the incident. Mr Safiyanu said Monday, August 12, that the surviving mother is responding …
Nigerian Man Becomes 1st Man To Hike All 282 Munros In Scotland
A Nigerian living in Scotland, David Solomon has become the first black man to have hiked all 282 Munros in Scotland. Munros are mountains above 3000ft in Scotland. Solomon who was born and grew up in Nigeria, relocated to the United Kingdom to study 15 years ago and settled there afterwards achieved this record on …
Quit Notice: IDTL Group Demands Investigation, Prosecution of Masterminds
A group, Sustainance of Igbo Culture and Tradition (IDTL), has called for investigation and prosecution of masterminds of the quit notice order to Ndigbo over the recent hunger protests. A press statement issued by leader of the group, Raphael Eze, stated that it amounted to witch-hunting, for anyone to issue such order even when Igbo …