Minimum wage: AGF tackles Labour as NASS fails to stop strike

04 Jul 2024

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), has faulted the organised labour over the nationwide strike it is starting today (Monday). Fagbemi, in a letter to the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress leaders, dated June 1, 2024, insisted that the strike over the new minimum was a […]

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NNPC declares state of emergency on oil production

03 Jul 2024

According to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, an emergency has been declared regarding oil production. It stated that this was a step toward boosting Nigeria’s reserves and output of crude oil. This was revealed by NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari in a keynote speech on Tuesday at the start of the 23rd […]

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Tinubu seeks National Assembly’s nod as tax regime begins January

03 Jul 2024

The Federal Government’s ongoing initiative to reduce tax burdens and optimise revenue achieved a significant milestone on Tuesday with the government’s approval to exempt small businesses, manufacturers and farmers from paying withholding tax. This was as it said the National Assembly has received 10 requests to amend tax laws aimed at addressing identified challenges within […]

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Again, Tapswap postpones token allocation

02 Jul 2024

The well-known tap-2-earn app Tapswap, which is powered by TON Blockchain, has announced that user token distribution has been delayed until the third quarter of the year. With over 50 million users since its launch on February 15, 2024, the app has gained popularity among Nigerians tapping on their phone screens in search of financial […]

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Olu Jacobs’s family releases a video confirming he is still alive

30 Jun 2024

Famous Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs is still alive and well, his family has confirmed, dispelling untrue rumors about his death, with a video of him getting a haircut. Earlier rumors of his death sparked widespread concern and condolences on social media. In response, his family swiftly released the video to allay speculation and reassure supporters […]

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Betty Irabor shuts down reports of Olu Jacobs’ passing

30 Jun 2024

Popular publisher Betty Irabor has taken to social media to debunk trending reports that veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs has passed away. Recall that trending news on social media suggested that Olu Jacobs, who has been battling Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) over a long period of time, had died. Stanley Ontop, a movie producer, […]

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Imo: Nigerian Police Vow to Apprehend Killers of 6 Traders in Horrific Market Attack

30 Jun 2024

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, six traders were shot dead at the Gariki Market. The attack, believed to have been carried out by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, June 5, 2024. The […]

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N84.2Billion Fraud: Nigerian Court Restates Order For Arrest Of Former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello

29 Jun 2024

The court agreed with the EFCC’s counsel, Dr Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) and restated the order it made on April 17, which directed security agencies to arrest and produce him before it to answer for the 19 counts bordering on fraud pending against him. A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, ordered the immediate […]

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BREAKING: Court Restrains Nigeria Police From Arresting Wife Of Ex-MFM Church Member Remanded In Prison For Alleged Libel Against Church Founder, Olukoya

29 Jun 2024

At least eight police officers from the Federal Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja stormed Sholabomi’s house in the Magboro area of Ogun last Wednesday evening to arrest her. An Ogun State High Court sitting in Sagamu has restrained the Nigerian police from arresting, detaining, questioning and prosecuting Sholabomi, the wife of Ayotunde Richards, a gospel […]

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