CACOVID to rebuild 44 police stations, donates N100bn for arms
The Central Bank Governor , Godwin Emefiele , has said the Coalition Alliance Against COVID – 19 will rehabilitate all the police stations that were damaged in the country as … Read More
Author: Toheeb Adegbesan
NMA begins indefinite strike in Imo
The Imo State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association has downed tools. The group announced the commencement of the strike on Wednesday in a statement signed by its Chairman , … Read More
Protect universities, others, Reps charge FG
The House of Representatives , on Wednesday, has raised the alarm over a spread of the recent attacks on the Ahmadu Bello University , Zaria , in Kaduna State to … Read More
Senate summons communications minister Pantami
The Senate on Wednesday , mandated its committees on Legislative Compliance and Communications to summon the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy , Isa Ali Pantami. The panel was asked … Read More
Buhari inaugurates 5,000bpd refinery in Imo
The President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd . ) , has said the realisation of the refinery roadmap that was rolled out two years ago will enable Nigeria to … Read More
End to joint ownership of LAUTECH won’t affect Osun indigenes -Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State disclosed on Saturday that the dissolution of the joint ownership of Ladoke Akintola University , Ogbomoso would not affect the indigenes of Osun State … Read More
Inflation climbs to 14.23%
The hike in food prices and other individual consumption across the country further increased the rate of inflation in Nigeria to 14. 23 per cent in October. Figures released by … Read More
Naira plunges to 475 as dollar demand rises
The naira weakened further on Monday , trading at 475 to the United States dollar in the parallel market amid a rise in demand for the greenback. The local currency … Read More
Yellow fever outbreak spreads to three Enugu LGAs
There was palpable tension in Enugu State on Monday following the report of a suspected Yellow Fever outbreak in three more local government areas of the state. Enugu State had … Read More
FG reveals next action if Nigerian lecturers fail to resume
The Minister of Labour and Employment , Dr Chris Ngige , has expressed optimism that the prolonged strike action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities will be … Read More
CCB invites suspended EFCC boss
The Code of Conduct Bureau has invited the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , Ibrahim Magu , for questioning. This is according to a letter … Read More
ICPC chairman, 71 others make list of new SANs
The Legal Practitioners ’ Privileges Committee on Friday named 72 successful applicants for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. They will be sworn in on December 14 , according … Read More
Pressure mounts on Appeal Court divisions as judges’ vacancies hit 20
The fast – declining number of Justices of the Court of Appeal has dropped to 70 from the 81 that it was as of July this year. This leaves the … Read More
NNPC raises petrol depot price, marketers to sell at N168-N170/litre
The Petroleum Products Marketing Company , a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation , has increased the ex – depot price of Premium Motor Spirit , also known as … Read More
CBN Accuses #EndSARS Campaigners Of Terrorism
The Federal Government was able to freeze the accounts of 20 #EndSARS campaigners after telling a Federal High Court in Abuja that the funds in their accounts might have been … Read More
Second wave of COVID-19 possible
Nigeria may experience a second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has said. He disclosed this at the ongoing media briefing with reporters … Read More
Buhari wants compulsory health insurance for corps members
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday issued a directive to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to ensure the enrolment of corps members in the National Health Insurance Scheme. The Director-General of … Read More
Doctors begin indefinite strike in Ondo over unpaid salaries
Doctors in Ondo State on Monday embarked on an indefinite strike following the non-payment of their salaries by the State Government. The doctors under the aegis of Association of Resident … Read More
Fuel scarcity looms as PENGASSAN begins strike
Oil workers under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) nationwide have embarked on an indefinite strike. The General Secretary, PENGASSAN, Lumumba Okugbawa, … Read More
Okonjo-Iweala made to wait as WTO cancels meeting on appointment
Nigeria’s Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will have to wait to know her fate as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This is because a meeting … Read More
Hoodlums looted 100 AK-47 rifles in Lagos police stations – Force committee
Inspector-General of Police Committee on EndSARS Protest Damage Assessment has said that about 100 AK-47 rifles and 2,600 pieces of ammunition are missing as a result of attacks on police … Read More
NYSC hints on measures ahead of 2020 Batch B orientation
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says there will be strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols at orientation camps. The 2020 Batch B Stream one Orientation Course will commence nationwide November … Read More
FRSC to carry guns now
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) operatives will begin to bear firearms to curtail the excesses of road users in Nigeria. The House of Representatives Committee made the disclosure during … Read More
Your protest will not be in vain – FG tells Nigerian youths
The Federal Government has assured Nigerian youths that the End SARS protests will not be in vain. Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, said this on Sunday via … Read More
Sanwo-Olu directs all civil servants to resume November 2
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed all public servants on Salary Grade Levels 1- 12, to resume work fully from Monday, November 2, 2020. The workers had … Read More
Gov Sanwo-Olu lifts curfew in Lagos with immediate effect
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lifted the curfew imposed on the state with immediate effect. This was contained in a press release signed by Gbenga Omotoso, the … Read More
Petrol tanker catches fire near Ogun Governor’s Office
A truck loaded with about 50 ,000 litres of petroleum was gutted by fire in front of Ogun State Governor’ s Office , Oke -Mosan, Abeokuta . The incident happened … Read More
FG will make migration unattractive for doctors
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the Federal Government will do everything possible to discourage doctors from leaving the country . He said the government will provide the … Read More
Lekki tollgate massacre have complicated things for me – Tinubu
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu , has said the # EndSARS protest , and its fallout , including the shooting of the peaceful protesters … Read More
ASUU makes demands from Nigerian govt on Lekki shooting
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has urged the Federal Government to lead the way in restoring peace and justice in Nigeria. ASUU also said that security operatives must … Read More