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Ndume Defends Ouster, Rejects New Senate Role

Senator Ali Ndume has spoken out about his removal as the Chief Whip of the Senate, asserting that his actions did not justify his dismissal. Ndume was removed after criticizing President Bola Tinubu's administration. Two days later, he also declined...

New Minimum Wage Agreement: FG and Labour Settle at N70,000

In a significant development, the Federal Government of Nigeria and Organized Labour have reached an agreement to set the new national minimum wage at N70,000. This decision follows extensive negotiations and meetings involving President Bola Tinubu, organized labour leaders, and...

UAE Reinstates Visa Issuance for Nigerian Travelers

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached an agreement to resume the issuance of visas to Nigerian passport holders wishing to travel to the UAE. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced...

Government Committed to Reviewing Contracts and Cost Augmentations for Ongoing Projects

...Minister Debunks Reports of FEC Halting Inherited Projects** In alignment with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's vision for road infrastructure and economic recovery, the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi, assured contractors that the Federal Government is...

Key Details About the Contentious Samoa Agreement

The Samoa Agreement has stirred significant controversy in Nigeria, with claims emerging that it includes clauses mandating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) rights. This has led to widespread debate and speculation regarding the implications of the agreement for...

Senate Alerts on Influx of Substandard Fuel in Nigeria

The Nigerian Senate has raised concerns about the widespread presence of substandard Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) in the market. Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong brought this issue to light, noting a June 16, 2024 report revealing that...

Tinubu Announces New Appointments to Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation Board

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members to the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) to enhance consumer credit access for Nigerians. In a statement released on Wednesday, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the...

“Wike Approves Relocation of Apo Mechanic Village Traders to Wassa”

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has authorized the relocation of traders from Apo Mechanic Village to Wassa in Abuja. This decision, announced by Felix Obuah, Coordinator of the Abuja Municipal Management Council (AMCC), represents a...

“Flood Ravages Ebonyi State, Leaving Widespread Devastation in Its Wake”

Heavy rainfall over the past week has caused significant damage in Ogbogbo-Ekebeligwe Ishieke, located in Ebonyi's local government area. The community has been severely affected, with the Ekebeligwe Bridge submerged under floodwaters and extensive destruction of valuable farm crops...

Shettima and PDP Warn Following Sokoto’s Denial of Anti-Sultan Plot Allegations

On Monday, Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) raised concerns over an alleged plot purportedly hatched by the Sokoto State government to depose the revered Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. These anxieties surfaced...
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