The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petition has summoned AGIP Oil Company to appear before it on June 26, to answer questions over an alleged N80 million debt owed to De Cooon Services Ltd. The House of Representatives Committee’s chairman, Michael Etaba, criticized AGIP for its non-payment and absence at the hearing, stating that…
Former Governor of Lagos State and Minister, Babatunde Fashola, has promised to provide a reasoned contribution to the conversation on minimum wage. He began by stating that the extant law on minimum wage is the National Minimum Wage Act 2019, which came into force on April 18, 2019. The law provides that the national minimum…
Veteran actor, Kanayo O Kanayo, has issued a stern warning to movie producers and directors, stating that any movie set that employs the services of actress Angel Unigwe will be disrupted. This warning comes after Kanayo O Kanayo accused Angel’s mother of threatening and holding movie producers to ransom. The actor took to social media…
Gun violence has once again struck the heart of Ado Ekiti, as unidentified gunmen on a motorbike perpetrated a tragic attack resulting in the death of a Point of Sale (POS) agent, Alfa Taofeek. The incident occurred in the teaching hospital road area, where the assailants shot and killed Alfa Taofeek before fleeing with his…
Big Brother Naija winner, Whitemoney’s, has made a shocking revelation about his business empire. In a recent interview, he claimed that he has a staggering 150 staff on his payroll and pays them up to 5 years in advance. This statement has left many fans and followers in awe, wondering how he manages to fund…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended the deadline for the sale of forms for its 2024 congresses from June 17 to June 28. This announcement was made by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, who stated that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) approved the extension. The move is aimed at giving party members…
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido Adeleke, has dragged Sophia Momodu to the Lagos State High Court over the custody of their daughter, Aurora Imade Adeleke. According to sources close to the couple, Davido is seeking sole custody of their daughter, citing Sophia’s alleged instability and inability to provide a suitable environment…
A major breakthrough in Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking was achieved with the dismantling of a cartel led by siblings Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi, 49, and Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi, 50. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully carried out a coordinated operation on June 13th and 14th, 2024, in Aba, Abia State. This operation, which…
Rivers State Governor Simi Fubara has nominated caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas in the state. The list has been sent to the Rivers State House of Assembly for confirmation. The assembly, led by Speaker Victor Jumbo, an ally of Governor Simi Fubara is expected to approve the nominations. This move is aimed…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shetima, will lay the foundation stone for the permanent headquarters of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) in Maiduguri, Borno State, on June 19. This event marks a significant milestone in the government’s commitment to the sustainable development of the North East region. The NEDC headquarters will serve as a symbol of…
