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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has warned of a tough time for criminals, saying that his administration would use all means available to chase them out of the State. Governor Abiodun gave the warning on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, when he received officers and …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the statutory rights of local governments. According to a release e-signed and made available to the …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Supreme Court has finally granted local government councils in the country the long-sought autonomy, barring State Governors from withholding LG funds. The apex court gave this verdict on Thursday, July 11, 2024, while delivering judgment in the suit instituted by the Federal Government against the 36 …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Renowned Nollywood actor and lawyer, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has distanced himself from an actor implicated in criminal activities and subsequently killed by the police in Lagos. Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, expressed his dismay over the incident after film producer Seun Oloketuyi linked …

KANO, KANO STATE, NIGERIA – The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced an extension of the suspension of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf until December, as part of internal disciplinary measures. This decision was confirmed by Oginni Olaposi Sunday, the National Secretary of NNPP, who also disclosed plans for …

NIGERIA – The fuel scarcity crisis in Nigeria has intensified as filling stations in Lagos, Abuja and other areas in the country struggle to meet demand, leading to widespread closures and long queues. In Lagos, motorists faced extensive waits at stations running low on fuel due to panic buying across …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Despite ongoing negotiations with the Federal Government, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria maintains its stance that N250,000 should be the minimum wage for workers in the country. TUC President Festus Osifo reaffirmed this position during a recent gathering in Abuja, emphasizing that discussions with …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – July 10, 2024: Shareholders of Access Holdings PLC have expressed overwhelming confidence in the company’s growth strategy and pledged their support for the ongoing N351 billion rights issue. This, they did, at the recent “Facts Behind the Rights Issue” presentation held at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) office …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Zenith Bank Plc has once again secured top honours in the World Finance Banking Awards 2024, reaffirming its status as the Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria for the fourth consecutive year. Also, the Bank has clinched the title of Best Corporate Governance, Nigeria for the third consecutive …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to halt the implementation of the Samoa Agreement amidst a controversy sparked by certain clauses, following a motion sponsored by 88 members on urgent national importance. During the session on Tuesday, July 8, 2024, Aliyu Madaki, …