US State Department offers ‘cry session’ for employees over Trump victory
The U.S. State Department reportedly offered therapy sessions and mental health services for employees distressed by President-elect Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory last week, including what one source described as…
Gov Okpebholo suspends revenue collections, orders arrest of defaulters
Nov. 13, 2024 Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of all revenue collections in the state especially in motor parks until further notice. This…
B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G! Alleged bullying: FG suspends 13 FGC Enugu students
The Federal Government has suspended 13 students of the Federal Government College in Enugu State for six-weeks for alleged bullying in the school. The students were captured in a viral video assaulting…
NDLEA seizes 709.9kg of illicit drugs in Kano
Nov.13, 2024 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano seized 709.979kg of illicit substances in October in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the…
NNPCL, Zenith Bank, NCDMB, others for Realnews lecture
SOME bluechip companies and organisations are supporting hosting the Realnews 12th Anniversary Lecture at the Sheraton Hotel on Tuesday, November 19, starting at 10 am. The organisations include the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
Editors urge FG to ease pain of subsidy removal, exchange rate volatility
Call for targeted relief measures to save media, nation’s economy Reaffirm commitment to democracy, press freedom Arising from the three-day All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Yenagoa, the…
Zulum seeks tactical military formation in Southern Borno
Nov. 13, 2024 Gov. Babagana Zulum has called for the creation of a Brigade Command in Southern Borno to combat the lingering insecurity in some villages around the region. The…
Police nab 5 suspected kidnappers, others in Kaduna
Nov. 13, 2024 The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have detained five suspected kidnappers, one spiritualist, one notorious car snatcher and recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux vehicle…
UBA Appoints Henrietta Ugboh Independent Non-Executive Director
Owanari Duke Retires from Group Board Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the appointment of Henrietta Ugboh as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The appointment has…
Another rudderless debate on Coast Guard, by Pius Mordi
A combination of factors make Nigeria’s maritime status special. Its coastline of 853 kilometres, its over seven port complexes dotting the coastline and huge population, albeit now with very limited…