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Kebbi: 11 Onion Traders Die In Auto Crash
At least eleven onion traders reportedly died in a motor accident in Kebbi State. The traders from Goronyo, Sokoto State were on their way to Niger State with bags of onions, beans, six motorcycles, and sixty-five passengers. On reaching Koko/Besse local government area of Kebbi state, the head of the truck detached from the main body, and skidded off the...
Supreme Court Prolongs Validity Of Old Naira Notes
The Supreme Court has granted the request by the Federal Government for the extension of the lifespan of the N200, N500 and N1000 notes that were redesigned under the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a ruling on Wednesday morning, a panel of the apex court ordered that the old notes remain legal tender until necessary facilities are put in...
Stop Congratulating Me On Being Reappointed As NNPC Chief, Kyari To Oil Stakeholders
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Malam Mele Kyari, has requested oil and gas stakeholders and fellow Nigerians to refrain from issuing congratulatory messages on his reappointment. He expressed gratitude to stakeholders and Nigerians for their enthusiasm regarding his reappointment by President Bola Tinubu. Viewing this reappointment as a renewed challenge, Kyari said he...
After Presenting N27.5trn Budget, Tinubu Jets Out To Dubai
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Abuja for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit which takes place on the 1st and 2nd December 2023, with the theme, “Unite, Act, and Deliver.” This is according to presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. The President's departure came hours after presenting the 2024 budget estimates of N27.5trn. “Mindful of the severe impact...
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Seeks More Investment In Seeds To Boost Agriculture, Food Security
The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has called for more investments in the seed industry to ensure food security in the country. Speaking at the opening of the 6th Edition of Seed Connect Africa Conference & Exhibition in Abuja, Kalu said investing in research and innovation, will empower farmers to produce more and contribute to...
Tinubu Confirms Adepoju As Immigration Substantive CG
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the appointment of Wura-Ola Adepoju as the substantive Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). She reportedly made the disclosure while addressing men and officers of the service at a routine parade on Wednesday, adding that her decoration would soon be made public. “You may also wish to know that, through the grace of...
NIS To Deploy E-Gates, Increase Logistics To Improve Migration Management – CG
Caroline Adepoju, Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), has revealed a proposal to deploy e-gates and more logistics to airports and other entry sites to strengthen border security and migration management across the country. Adepoju stated this in an interview with journalists in Abuja on Friday. According to her, electronic gates would be installed at select airports to improve...
LASTMA Sacks 11 Officials For Extortion
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed 11 officials for extortion and bribery. Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, who confirmed the development, said a disciplinary panel had convened on Thursday, November 30, to investigate allegations against 12 LASTMA officers. He stated that while one of the officials was ultimately cleared of wrongdoing, 11 were found...
Navy Nabs Two Vessels For Illegal Fishing
The Nigerian Navy Ship EKULU apprehended two fishing trawlers, TAURARO and STARSHRIMPER 29, in the Badary region of Lagos for alleged unlawful fishing. Over 100 bags of fish were retrieved in the fishing trawlers’ insulated fish-holding section. Rear Admiral Mustapha Hassan, the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, made the announcement yesterday. READ ALSO: LASTMA Sacks 11 Officials For Extortion The fishing trawlers...
New Wage Commences In April As FG Approves N24tn For Salaries
The Federal Government announced on Thursday that a new minimum wage regime will take effect on April 1, 2024. Idris Mohammed, Minister of Information and National Orientation, stated in an interview with newsmen in Abuja that the present N30,000 minimum wage would expire at the end of March 2024. According to the analysis of the 2024-2026 Fiscal Framework budgets, the Federal...
