NAPTIP unveils new strategy employed by human traffickers
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised an alarm over a new strategy employed by human traffickers, who are exploiting global brand trademarks to offer fraudulent Oil and Gas job opportunities, luring unsuspecting youths and others to neighboring West African countries for exploitation. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Prof Fatima […]
NAHCON increases fare for 2024 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has increased the fare for the year 2024 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia by N1,918,032.91. According to a statement released on Sunday by the commission’s spokesperson, Fatima Sanda Usara, the increase in fare was attributed to the foreign exchange crisis rocking the country. The Commission which had initially pegged the fare […]
Ese Brume clinches gold medal in African Games in Ghana
Nigeria’s long jump sensation, Ese Brume, on Thursday in Accra, won gold medal in the women’s long jump at the ongoing African Games in Ghana. Brume leapt 6.92 meters in her first attempt to secure her second consecutive African Games gold medal, having won gold at the last edition in Rabat, Morocco, in 2019. Nigeria’s […]
President Tinubu places three-month restriction on foreign trips for public officers
President Bola Tinubu has temporarily halted ministers, agency heads, and other government officials from embarking on publicly funded foreign trips. Contained in a letter dated March 12, 2024, signed by the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, and addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the restriction will […]
FG puts plans to complete Benin-Lokoja road
The Minister of Works, David Umahi says the Federal Government has put plans in place to complete the construction of the Benin- Lokoja road project within six months. Umahi who made this known on Thursday during a meeting with the contractors handling the road projects, said that federal government had device means to hasten the […]
16 state governors support the formation of state police
The development was revealed in a report presented to the National Economic Council (NEC) during its 140th meeting, which was conducted virtually under the chairmanship of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, shared this information with State House Correspondents in a virtual briefing following the council meeting. While […]
Mr Julius Abure faults NLC picketing of the National Secretariat
Mr Julius Abure, the National Chairman of Labour Party(LP) has faulted Wednesday’s picketing of the National Secretariat of the party by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) saying it is a show of shame. Contained in a statement through its National Publicity Secretary on Thursday, Abure also described the action as a show of rascality. Abure […]
PL charges Leicester City for breaking rules
Leicester City have been charged by the Premier League with allegedly breaking spending rules during their last three seasons in the top flight. Leicester have been referred to an independent commission for breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and failing to submit audited finances. If found guilty the Championship high-flyers could face a points deduction. […]
Naira to appreciate soon Bayo Onanuga warns forex speculators
The Presidency has warned forex speculators to discard their Dollars, saying that the Naira will soon appreciate. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who made this call in a statement via his X handle yesterday, urged speculators to quickly dump their dollars to avoid “tears.” Onanuga was reacting to the […]
Senate Passes Student Loan Act 2024
The Nigerian Senate has successfully passed the Student Loans Access to Higher Education Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, marking a significant step in the legislative process aimed at enhancing access to higher education for Nigerian students. The passage of the bill by the Senate follows the consideration of a comprehensive report presented by the […]
