NLC Pressures Power Minister to Step Down Over Grid Failure
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the resignation of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, citing repeated collapses of the national power grid. In a statement issued by…
Kwara Senator Mustapha Refutes Rumors of Leaving APC
Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, has dismissed rumors of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The senator, a founding member of the ruling…
FG Targets 21% ICT Contribution to GDP for Economic Growth
The Federal Government aims to increase the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current 14-16% to 21% in the next two…
ODUNA Celebrates 10 Years of Anniversary: A Grand Celebration of Reflection, Renewal and Growth
The Offa Descendants Union of North America (ODUNA) celebrated its 10th anniversary in grand style on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the ODU Multi-Purpose Hall in Offa, Kwara State. Themed…
2025 Budget Controversy: NASS Probe Steel Ministry’s Alleged ‘Ghost Projects’ and Procurement Breaches
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Steel Development has raised concerns over multiple breaches of procurement laws in the Ministry of Steel Development’s 2024 budget execution. The committee also called…
NLC Slams FG Over New Petrol Price Hike, Calls It an Act of Insensitivity
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed strong disapproval over the recent increase in petrol pump prices, calling it an act of insensitivity toward Nigerians. The hike, which raised prices…
CBN Slams Nine Banks with ₦1.35bn Fine Over ATM Cash Shortages This Yuletide
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling ₦1.35 billion on nine Deposit Money Banks for failing to ensure cash availability through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) during the…
NIPR Warns Against Practicing Public Relations Without Certification
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has warned that practicing public relations without proper certification from the institute is a criminal offense, punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both. This…
NCC Orders Telcos to Cut Off Nine Banks Over USSD Debt by January 27
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications companies to disconnect the USSD codes assigned to nine banks over unpaid debts. The affected banks must settle their outstanding payments by…
Tragic Confession: ‘She Was Cheating, I Don’t Regret Killing Her’ – Timileyin Ajayi
Timileyin Ajayi, 32, has admitted to killing 24 years old Salome Adaidu, an NYSC member serving with Nicon Insurance in Abuja, citing infidelity as his motive. Ajayi was caught with…