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NLC Urges FG To Extend Retirement Age To 65 For All Civil Servants
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the federal government to standardize the retirement age across the civil service, demanding an increase to 65 years or 40 years of service for all public servants—mirroring conditions already granted to teachers, health workers, and judges. Speaking during the 2024 May Day celebration at Eagle Square in Abuja, NLC President Joe Ajaero...
National Census Will Help In Fighting Insecurity — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the national census scheduled for next year will help in the fight against insecurity. He made the comment at a national stakeholders’ summit on the 2023 Population and Housing Census held at the State House in Abuja, according to a statement signed by presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina. The President said the deployment of digital technology...
Alleged N700m fraud: Judge threatens to withdraw bail for Edo PDP chairman, 3 others
Justice M.G. Umar, of the Federal High Court Benin, on Friday, threatened to revoke the bail granted to Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, State Chairman of the PDP, Dan Orbih and three others, if they delayed the trial. Ize-Iyamu and others were arraigned on an eight-count charge of conspiracy and money laundering to the tune of N700 million. Justice Umar who threatened to revoke...
VIDEO: Tinubu Misses Step, Falls At Eagles Square
President Bola Tinubu missed his step and fell while walking into a vehicle that would convey him for a parade at Eagle Square in commemoration of Democracy Day. The president, who had earlier delivered a nationwide broadcast, arrived at Eagle Square for the parade on Wednesday morning. He was surrounded by men of the Armed Forces and some of his personal...
Smugglers Using Fake Presidential Number Plates, Others – Customs
Mr. Chedi Wada, Comptroller, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone “B”, Kaduna has lamented that smugglers have been using fake presidential number plates to deliver vehicles across the country. According to Wada, they have also been dubiously using such fake number plates belonging to various states and local governments, MDAs, Emirate Councils, and other governmental institutions. Wada disclosed...
Yuletide: Four agencies to intervention on Calabar-Itu-Aba road
Four federal agencies have agreed to collaborate with the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs to intervene on the dilapidated Calabar - Odukpani- Itu - Ikot Ekpene - Aba road. The intervention seeks to ameliorate the plight of motorists on the road. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs,...
SGF Orders Suspension Of Sachet Alcohol Ban Until Further Notice
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has directed that all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol products be suspended until further notice. The directive follows an official correspondence from the House of Representatives Committee on Food and Drugs Administration and Control concerning the planned enforcement of the ban by the National...
Why We Set IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Free – A’Court Judge Reveals
One of the three-member panel of justices of the Appeal Court that set free leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, of the treasonable felony charges preferred against him by the Federal Government has revealed reasons behind their verdict. The retired judge, Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, stated this during the valedictory court session organised in her honour by the court in...
”$1 Can Buy A Meal In Nigeria, Unlike In US” – Tinubu’s Aide
President Bola Tinubu's special adviser on economic affairs, Dr. Tope Fasua, has defended the value of the local currency, stating that $1, or more than N1,500, can still purchase a meal in Nigeria. Fasua, who spoke on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday, also addressed how poverty is measured globally, saying many Nigerians misunderstand what is...
Anambra Seals Seven Market For Observing Sit-at-home
The Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association has locked seven markets for failing to open for business on Monday and failing to participate in the cleanliness program directed by the state government. The Ogbo Afere market, Plastic 1, Plastic 2, Plywood Dealers Association market in Ogbunike, Building Materials in Ogbunike, Bicycle Parts market, and Bakery Materials market were among the...
