EFCC arrests former Kogi Governor

The Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to arrest the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, preparatory to his arraignment this Thursday. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the warrant this afternoon at the instance of the EFCC. Officials of the anti-graft Commission had since 9am […]

President Tinubu commends Dangote Group over reduced sale price of Diesel

President Bola Tinubu has commended the enterprising feat of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited in reducing the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel.  The Group recently reviewed downwards the gantry price of AGO from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre for a minimum of one million litres of the product, as well […]

Cole Palmer’s Four Goals Propel Chelsea to 6-0 Victory Over Everton

Cole Palmer scored four goals to put Chelsea within touching distance of the Premier League’s top six after a 6-0 win over Everton on Monday. The England international has been a shining light in an otherwise disappointing campaign for the Blues and moved level with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland’s 20 Premier League goals in […]

New Judges Announced for Nigerian Idol as Auditions Approach

The stage is set for a journey into the upcoming season of Nigerian Idol, as fresh faces join the esteemed panel of judges while familiar figures bid farewell. Obi Asika, Simi, and Dbanj, who have played integral roles in past seasons, are now gracefully taking their leave, making room for the next generation of talent […]

FG to engage hunters, vigilantes on intelligence gathering for Safe schools Initiative

The National Coordinator, Financing Safe Schools Initiative, Mrs Halima Iliya, says plans are underway to actively engage hunters and vigilantes on intelligence gathering to curb attacks on schools across the country. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, the National Coordinator said that aggressive community engagements and sensitization of students, […]

Organised Labour proposes N615,000 as new Minimum Wage

Organised Labour has demanded N615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers to cope with the many economic realities and high cost of living in Nigeria. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) who confirmed the development yesterday, said the new wage of N615,000 monthly was reached after consultations between the NLC and the […]

NAFDAC bans the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control has banned the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap due to the presence of Butyphenyl Methylpropional. According to a statement posted on NAFDAC’s official channels today, the product, Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), manufactured in Turkey, contains BMHCA, a substance prohibited in cosmetic […]

Super Falcons qualify for 2024 Olympics

The Super Falcons have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The last time Nigeria’s Super Falcons reached the Olympics was 16 years ago. Nigeria beat South Africa 1-0 on aggregate to reach the Summer Olympics. Rasheedat Ajibade had scored from the spot in the first leg of the qualifiers in Abuja last Friday, while […]