SERAP to Tinubu: Direct NNPCL to revert to old petrol price
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to immediately reverse the second increase in petrol…
Governor suspends aide for announcing approval of N70,000 minimum wage
Gov Umar Namadi of Jigawa has suspended his Special Adviser on Salary and Pensions, Alhaji Bashir Ado, for allegedly announcing the approval of N70,000 minimum wage by the state. A…
Minting entrepreneurs, the Leo Stan Ekeh way, by Ken Ugbechie
Penultimate weekend, precisely Friday September 27, duty took me to Owerri, Imo state. On a flight of luxury and comfort. In a private jet, built for kings and queens. In…
FG, Zamfara to collaborate on mining development
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD), has committed to working closely with the Zamfara State Government to leverage the state’s mineral resources for economic…
Edo APC’s campaign of lies, propaganda reaches new lows
By Thompson Eferakeya In the annals of Nigeria’s turbulent political history, few moments have seen the level of shameless disinformation and propaganda that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
Nigeria Vs Libya: One missing as gunmen ambush, kill SuperSport Crew Members –NFF
October 12, 2024 Three crew members of SuperSports, a broadcast outlet, travelling to cover the Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya were on Tuesday, 8th…
Oyo State backs Igboora Twins Festival for UNESCO status
Oct. 12, 2024 The Oyo State Government has pledged to promote the annual twins festival in Igboora, aiming to secure UNESCO cultural heritage status. Gov. Seyi Makinde made this promise…
Ighodalo not considering Senate contest – Media team
Insinuations that Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, is considering running for Senate has been described as…
EFCC, Constitution and the States, By Angela Ochioma
In a 2010 assessment report, the US-based group, Human Rights Watch (HRW), posited that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was envisaged to tackle corrupt politicians and public…
Foreign scholarship fraud rocks Kano govt; two officials quizzed
The Kano State Anti-corruption and Public Complaints Commission is currently probing an alleged N1.5 billion foreign scholarship fraud. The commission is questioning two top officials of the state Ministry of…