Demographia recently released the largest built-up urban area in the world for 2021. Here’s how Nigeria’s top 15 cities compare with the rest of the world and their estimated population. Lagos Position in Nigeria: 1 Position in the World: 20 Estimated Population: 15.5 million Onitsha Position in Nigeria: 2 Position in the World: 64 Estimated …
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The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has urged appropriate authorities to conclude the employment of more security officers to address the intractable security problems facing the nation. According to a statement by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Aliyu Abdullahi, she made the call while receiving wives of service chiefs …
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Minimum Wage: Anambra, Imo, Zamfara, Benue, Kano, Kogi governors refuse to pay Civil servants have accused Anambra, Imo, Zamfara, Benue, Kano, and Kogi governors of refusing to pay the new minimum wage. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) said 10 states had not implemented the National Minimum …
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A Lagos State Government Task Force, on Sunday, demolished the popular Agboju Market, shanties and other illegal buildings on Buffa Zone in Festac Town, leaving some traders, artisans and others with a lot of disappointment and sorrow. The task force, in collaboration with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), demolished …
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No fewer than 11 people were reportedly killed in separate attacks in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State on Sunday. According to locals, nine people were killed in a communal clash between Ailla and Adagbo communities, while two were killed by Fulani herdsmen in an attack on Odugbeho …
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The value of the naira to the dollar fell from 196.99 in December 2015 to 410 in April 2021, reflecting a 51.95 per cent decline despite the various foreign exchange policies introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria to strengthen the currency. According to a monthly document obtained from the …
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The ECOWAS Court of Justice has served hearing notice on the Buhari government in the suit filed by SERAP and 176 Nigerians on the unlawful suspension of Twitter. The suit is fixed for 22 June 2021 for the hearing of application for interim orders, SERAP said on Twitter on Monday …
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Popular entertainer cum good governance activist, Charles Oputa, AKA Charlyboy has explained why he apologized to his lesbian daughter, Dewy Oputa after she accused him of neglect. Recall that Dewy had called out her father on Instagram, when he revealed how he felt about her sexuality. Charly Boy had …
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Yesterday in Calabar, alongside the Chairman of our great party, Prince Uche Secondus, and other party leaders, it was an absolute pleasure to receive my dear friend, former Governor Donald Duke, back into the People’s Democratic Party! -Bukola Saraki
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Gombe Agric Commissioner Visits Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve, Says Facility to Begin Operation Soon …As Emir of Dukku Hails Governor Inuwa for Keying into FG’s Livestock Transformation Scheme Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been commended for working in synergy with the federal government and other relevant agencies to …
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