EFFC provides clarification on the alleged probe list of 58 former governors
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has not released a list purportedly of 58 former governors under investigation over alleged corruption EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who made the clarification in a statement yesterday, said the commission feels obliged to dissociate itself from the false and mischievous report in circulation, insisting that it […]
President Tinubu to be represented by Shettima in US -African Business Summit
Vice-President Kashim Shettima is expected to depart Abuja for Dallas, United States of America, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit. Media aide in the Office of the Vice-President, Stanley Nkwocha, said the summit is organised by the Corporate Council on Africa, where Shettima would join other political and business leaders […]
The Nigerian military acknowledge mistakes in drone attacks
The Nigerian Military has admitted errors in the drone strikes during a routine counterterrorism operation on December 3rd, 2023, in Tundun Biri village in Kaduna State, which killed scores of innocent citizens. The Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Maj. Gen Edward Buba who made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on military operations across the country […]
NAPTIP Requests Action on Compliance with Trafficking Regulations
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called for more concerted efforts to ensure the implementation and compliance of trafficking regulations, to enable the issuance of clearance certificates for various purposes, including educational excursions and recruitment activities. Its Director general Fatima Waziri Azi, represented by Director of Research and Programme […]
NLC insists that FG pay N615,000 minimum wage
The ongoing negotiations for a new minimum wage have deadlocked following the inability of the Federal Government and organised labour to reach a consensus. The President’s media aide, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in an interview, faulted workers’ insistence on the N615,000 minimum wage, updating that the government and labour unions had not agreed on the amount […]
FG Gives Fresh Condition for Issuance Of Gas Licence
Following the aftermath of the gas explosion which claimed a life in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital last week, the Federal Government has said it would stop granting licences to gas companies with no capacity to build pipelines for gas distribution. Minister of State For Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, who stated this when he […]
FG guarantees Nigerian workers a national living wage
The Federal Government says it is committed to giving Nigerian workers a national living wage. Speaking at the 2024 Workers Day Celebration at the Eagle Square, Abuja, President Bola Tinubu represented by his Vice, Kashim Shettima, said the government is open to receive the recommendations of the tripartite committee on the new national minimum wage, […]
House of Reps assures 1.5 Billion Litres of petrol available, calls for Calm
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources, Downstream and midstream have said that from their findings, there is availability of petrol products which have since arrived the country but supply and distribution was disrupted by challenges of transport vessels. Our correspondent Nathan Williams reports that the downstream and midstream committees led by Hon. Ikenga […]
FG begins payment of N2.75b compensation for properties demolition
The Federal Government has begun giving out the sum of 2.75 billion naira as compensation for demolition of properties to their owners from chainage zero to three kilometres along Oniru Beach. At the Flag off of the compensation, the minister of works, Dave Umahi noted that the compensation will be done in phases, urging affected […]
FG launches Port Harcourt to Aba rail service
The Federal Government has launched the Port Harcourt to Aba rail service. Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, at the ceremonial launch in Port Harcourt Rivers State today, assured the people of the region that the trains will work properly to serve them. He also promised that the expansion will continue until the Eastern Standard Gauge […]