The Federal Government has said that it has strategised to further reduce the occurrences of accidents on the roads across the country. The Minister of Transportation, Alhaji Saidu Alkali, stated this when he received a committee to address critical road safety in the country in Abuja. Alkali, who was represented by Alhaji Musa Ibrahim, the […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has boosted its daily passport production capacity from about three hundred to five thousand, following the launch of a new Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre in Abuja. The Minister of Interior, Doctor Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed this during an inspection of the facility at the NIS Headquarters, described the move as […]
The Kaduna State Government has begun implementing the new seventy-two minimum wage for civil servants, with workers on Grade Levels one to six being the first beneficiaries. The announcement was made by the Nigeria Labour Congress, Kaduna State Council, during a press briefing, where the union confirmed that the process had officially commenced but insisted […]
The Rivers State House of Assembly has resumed plenary session after a six-month state of emergency imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu had elapsed. President Bola Tinubu had lifted the emergency rule, with the Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the state assembly asked to resume […]
Olubadan designate, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has urged South Africans to desist from portraying all Nigerians as evil-doers, emphasizing the need to build a good relationship between the two countries.Ladoja said this while receiving clerics from South Africa at his residence. Meanwhile, Pastor Trevor November reiterated Ladoja on the importance of African countries’ unity, praying and […]
Nigeria and Benin reprieve as FIFA opens case against SA for fielding ineligible Mokoena Nigeria and Benin have been handed a major boost in their World Cup qualification hopes after FIFA confirmed it has opened disciplinary proceedings against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, according to GOAL. The case centres around Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder […]
The former deputy governor of Oyo State, Iyiola Oladokun, has described the Olubadan designate as a man of high profile and one whose selection is timely.Oladokun, who said this during his homage visit to Ladoja at his residence, affirmed that with Ladoja’s qualifications, his reign is certain to be successful, stressing that the tension which […]
President Tinubu Support Group has dismissed recent remarks by Professor Udenta concerning the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, stating that his views do not reflect the opinion of most Nigerians. Speaking in an interview, the Director General of the group, Doctor Umar Yakasai, said that while Professor Udenta is entitled to his opinion, it […]
The Federal Fire Service has announced a nationwide fire safety compliance audit following the inferno at Afriland Tower, Lagos Island. In a statement, the Service’s spokesman, Paul Abraham, said the Controller General, Samuel Olumode, explained that the audit will cover both public and private buildings nationwide, assessing their level of preparedness against fire disasters, enforcing […]
Florence Ajimobi, wife of the former Governor of Oyo State, late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. During the visit, which took place at the monarch’s residence, Ajimobi congratulated Oba Ladoja on his ascension to the throne. In her remarks, she praised Oba Ladoja for his […]