Benue moves LG election to Nov 16
The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission has postponed the state’s local government election from July 6 to November 16, 2024. The Chairman of the commission, John Chen, disclosed this while…
Tinubu’s housing initiative to create 6,500 jobs in A-Ibom – FG
The Federal Government disclosed on Friday that its 250-Housing Unit Renewed Hope Estate in Akwa Ibom State would create jobs for over 6,500 people in different trades across the state.…
FG approves e-verification for military pensioners
The Chairman, Military Pensions Board (MPB), AVM Paul Irumheson, says the Federal Government has approved an electronic verification system for military pensioners to ensure sanity in pension administration. Irumheson stated…
Minimum wage: NLC cautions governors against dictatorial tendencies
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Friday cautioned state governors against exhibiting dictatorial tendencies amidst the recent statements made by some governors regarding their desire to pay what they deem fit…
Tinubu condoles traders affected by Karu Market fire
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to traders whose shops and goods were destroyed in the Karu, Abuja market fire on Thursday. Tinubu, in a statement by the Special…
Trader loses over ₦10m goods to Karu Market fire
A distraught trader, one of many affected by Thursday evening’s fire outbreak at Karu Market in Abuja, is in tears after losing goods worth about ₦10 million to the inferno.…
Defence minister calls for unity to secure ECOWAS
The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has urged ECOWAS defence ministers to unite and work together with determination to achieve a safer and more secure region. Speaking at the ECOWAS…
Job scam: Court jails immigration officer in Gombe
A Gombe State High Court has sentenced an employee of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Dabiet Gilbert, to one year in prison for a job scam. Gilbert was accused of defrauding…
Lagos asks police to probe domestic violence claim against influencer, SirJarus
The Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has reported that an allegation of abuse involving a popular online influencer, Suraj Oyewale, widely recognised as #SirJarus, has been referred for investigation.…
FG approves e-verification for military pensioners
The Chairman, Military Pensions Board, AVM Paul Irumheson, has disclosed that the Federal Government has approved an electronic verification system for military pensioners to ensure sanity in pension administration. Irumheson…