Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced an increase in the minimum wage for workers in the state, approving a new benchmark of N77,000. This new wage structure, designed to alleviate the economic hardship faced by the lowest-paid employees, comes as part of a broader initiative to improve the living standards of public sector workers….
London, UK – Sunday Igboho,known as Sunday Adeyemo by real name, has formally submitted a petition to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging his consideration of the Yoruba Nation’s secessionist movement in Nigeria. The petition, filed on behalf of Yoruba Nation leader Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, seeks the UK government’s intervention in the movement’s quest for…
Angela Okorie, a popular Nigerian actress, recently revealed details about her experience with homelessness following her eviction due to unpaid rent. This disclosure has sparked a discussion about the challenges faced by entertainers beyond the glamour of their careers. Okorie, known for her roles in Nollywood, has become a central figure in conversations about financial…
The Dangote Refinery and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Petroleum Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) are set to hold high-level meetings from Tuesday to Wednesday. The focus of the discussions is finalizing agreements on the cost and logistics for lifting petrol from the Dangote refinery based in Lekki,…
In light of the recent factional split within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governors elected on the party’s platform are set to meet to address the deepening crisis. The situation escalated on Friday when the party’s leadership broke into two factions, with one led by Yayari Ahmed Mohammed and the other by the acting National…
In a renewed effort to clamp down on transnational drug cartels, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Thailand returnee, Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simonpeter, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. The arrest was made on October 7, 2024, after Simonpeter attempted to smuggle 13.30 kilograms of heroin, concealed in…
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti shared his experiences with Nigerian pop star Davido, recounting a time when the globally recognized artist would frequent the renowned New Afrika Shrine in Lagos. Seun Kuti, the son of legendary musician Fela Kuti, reflected on Davido’s visits with a large entourage, typically consisting of around 100 people. According to Kuti,…
Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has announced his decision not to challenge the election results at the tribunal. Olumide Akpata, a prominent lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, lost to the incumbent governor, with the results being confirmed by the Independent National Electoral Commission…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken decisive steps to address the ongoing conflict between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and independent oil marketers. The dispute, which revolves around pricing disagreements and product allocation, has caused significant disruptions within Nigeria’s petroleum sector. In an effort to avert further escalation, the DSS, under…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, has successfully secured the conviction of three individuals, AbdulFatai Ismail Alade (alias Hismaheel Asiwaju), Audu Ishida, and Elisha Smith, for their involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. The trio was prosecuted on separate charges of impersonation and money laundering before two Federal High Court…
