The Federal Government says it has withdrawn the contempt of court proceedings against organised labour for embarking on a nationwide protest. This is contained in a letter addressed to the lead counsel to the NLC, Falana and Falana’s Chambers and obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday …

The Niger coup leaders on Tuesday, vowed to resist external pressure to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum after The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed sanctions and Western allies suspended aid. The seventh power grab in West and Central Africa in three years has attracted global attention, partly …

Kwara state government said that it had received two trucks containing exactly 1,200 bags of rice from the Federal Government, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq directing the immediate distribution of the same to the less privileged through local government structures in the state. The state government, which said that it is …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results of 262,803 candidates. The exam spanned seven weeks from May 8 to June 23, 2023. Addressing reporters on Monday in Lagos, WAEC’s Head of the Nigeria National Office (HNO), Patrick Areghan, said, the …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Gombe State Command, has between January and July, arrested no fewer than 214 suspects for drug-related offences. The NDLEA operatives also seized 93.95Kg of cannabis sativa, 257.5Kg of psychotropic substance and methamphetamine from the suspects within the period under review. The agency’s State …

Delta State Government on Monday commenced the demolition of illegal structures blocking waterways in different major cities in the state starting with Warri and Effurun in Warri South and Uvwie local government areas of the state. As early as 9am, the demolition squad comprising officials from the Office of the …

A female soldier simply identified as Lance Corporal Nkiru has reportedly killed an army captain with 23 Armoured Brigade, Yola in Adamawa State. The incident, which occurred at a checkpoint near the Fire Service Roundabout, was confirmed by the authorities of the 23 Armoured Brigade yesterday. The authorities however did …

Niger Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has approved the appointment of 26 more Special Advisers (SAs). The new appointees include: Alhaji Mohammed Nma Kolo (SA on Political Matters), Hon. Mohammed Bello Mariga (SA on Legislative Matters), Barr. Manko Bagudu (SA on Legal Matters/Government House Counsel), Alh. Mohammed Nda (SA on Economic …

Rev. Chris Oyakhilome, resident of Loveworld Incorporated aka Christ Embassy, has supported gospel music minister, Testimony Jaga, with N100 million for his Street Gospel Movement which has empowered youths, families, widows, and the less privileged. In a banquet by Christ Embassy, Jaga was commended by the televangelist for his show …

If agreement formally signed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and a team of concessionaires is anything to go by, motorists and drivers parking on the streets will begin to pay for parking in designated areas in the Federal Capital Territory. The signing of the deal between the duo …