FG urges Team Nigeria to surpass Birmingham 2022 performance
The Federal Government has challenged Team Nigeria to outperform its achievement at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as the country begins its campaign at the...
Author : Alake Uri
US imposes 12.5% tariff on Nigerian imports over forced labour concerns
The United States has imposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from Nigeria as part of new trade measures targeting countries it says have...
Tinubu approves Army expansion to 12 divisions, 28,000 new recruits
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions, alongside the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to strengthen...
Reps pass State Police bill despite minority walkout
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish State Police across Nigeria, despite a protest and walkout by members...
Enugu Air runway incident disrupts operations at Benin Airport
Flight operations at Benin Airport in Edo State were disrupted on Thursday after an Enugu Air aircraft carrying 63 passengers and five crew members veered...
Employers oppose proposed increase in pension contributions
The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) has rejected the Federal Government’s proposal to increase mandatory pension contributions, describing the move as premature and potentially...
Multiple crashes trigger gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Multiple road crashes along the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway caused severe traffic congestion in the early hours of Friday, leaving many motorists...
World Bank urges increased funding for education of displaced children
The World Bank and education experts have called for greater investment in education, healthcare and nutrition for internally displaced children, warning that neglecting children affected...
Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail in alleged N69.15m property fraud case
An Ikeja Special Offences Court has granted N20 million bail to social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, over an alleged N69.15...
Customs frees 36 impounded trucks after CGC’s intervention
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released 36 trucks belonging to members of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) following the intervention of the...