The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, has appealed to the Federal Government to pay a six months wage award of N25,000 monthly, owed to its members across the country. The Head of Information of NUP, Bunmi Ogunkolade, made the appeal on Monday in Abuja. Ogunkolade said that the Federal Government …
Read More »Tinubu Approves NNPC’s Request to Use 2023 Dividends for Petrol Subsidy Payments
President Bola Tinubu has approved the request of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to use the 2023 dividends due to the federation to pay for petrol subsidy. The president also approved the suspension of the payment of 2024 interim dividends to the federation in order to augment the …
Read More »Ex-Man City star Gundogan determined to return to Etihad Stadium as he seeks Barcelona exit after just one season amid Turkish transfer interest
Former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan could return to Etihad Stadium after spending just one season at Barcelona. The Germany international ended a seven-year association with Manchester City last summer as he moved to Barcelona on a two-year deal. However, Sport reports that the player wants to move out of the …
Read More »What Guardiola, others fear about Liverpool’s Anfield as new EPL season begins
As the 2024/25 English Premier League season looms and the UEFA Champions League rekindles its magic, football fans worldwide brace themselves for another round of thrilling matches. Among the myriad of iconic venues, Anfield Stadium stands out not only for its historical significance but also for the intense atmosphere that …
Read More »Lagos agency confirms arrest of suspect in 14-year-old girl’s rape case
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed the arrest of the suspect accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Alakuko, Lagos. In a statement released on X.com on Friday, the agency disclosed that it is collaborating with the Lagos State Police Command to investigate the case. The …
Read More »Court orders forfeiture of Emefiele’s $2.4m, Lagos, Delta assets
The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.04m and seven properties connected to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which is investigating alleged …
Read More »Flood kills 16, destroys 3,936 houses in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that 16 people have been killed and 3,936 houses destroyed due to flooding. It said the flood also submerged 2,744 hectares of farmland following torrential rainfall since the commencement of the 2024 rainy season. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Haruna …
Read More »GTB confirms attempt to hack bank’s website
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has confirmed an attempt to compromise its website domain. The hacking attempt occurred on Wednesday, just a day after the bank renewed its domain name, causing a temporary disruption to the website, which left customers unable to access online services. This led to widespread concern and …
Read More »Bournemouth splashing record money for Porto striker Evanilson
Bournemouth are splashing out big for Porto striker Evanilson. After selling Dominic Solanke to Tottenham for £65m, the Cherries will use the cash raised to fund a deal for Brazilian Evanilson. Sky Sports says Bournemouth will seek to do business for around £40m – a club record. Evanilson, 24, has been with Porto since 2020, and …
Read More »House of Reps proposes 10-year jail sentence for Nigerians who refuse to recite the new national anthem
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has proposed a new legislation, the Counter Subversion Bill 2024, which seeks to enforce severe penalties on citizens who fail to recite the national anthem. The bill stipulates that individuals found guilty of refusing to recite the anthem will face a fine of ₦5 million, a …
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