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A cherry news has come for the Nigerian Armed Forces as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has okayed a salary increment its personnel. Minister of State for Defence ,Bello Matawalle, disclosed this yesterday in a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike The government also approved the payment of three months’ salary arrears. Also ,the President has released funds to clear outstanding pensions and entitlements owed to retired military personnel. The…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) today began its computer-based aptitude test for 45,689 candidates jostling for in the company. The New Daily had reported that NNPC in a statement by its spokesperson , Olufemi Soneye disclosed that the recruitment process is part of efforts to fill vacancies announced on July 25, 2024. Interested candidates had been directed to apply via the company’s careers portal.Also, providing updates regarding the…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has reacted to the invasion of his palace by security forces on Friday, saying “their aim is to provoke us into violence but we know better.” Speaking in a Friday sermon, the monarch noted that some external forces were hell bent on distrusting the peace of the state through shedding of blood. He accordingly urged the congregants to resist the temptation of taking…
Apparently to ensure respect for law and order in the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP),a member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State and Spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has been expelled from the party with immediate effect.He is accused of gross indiscipline, insubordination and anti-party activities. The expulsion was conveyed in a letter by the Ideato LGA chapter of the party…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 24 people suspected to be involved in internet fraud in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State. The spokesperson for the Commission, Dele Oyewale, Friday, said the suspected fraudsters were arrested by EFCC operatives from the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency, According to the statement, three cars, 30 exotic phones and six laptops were recovered from the suspect.…
Nigerian investors have been reassured of Federal Government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive under the current administration. Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this during his visit to the headquarters of Mamuda Group, a leading multi-industry conglomerate in Kano during the week. A statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s spokesman,he added that the Vice President reiterated the government’s dedication to supporting investors in achieving their goals. He…
Activist cum lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has withdrawn the alleged defamatory statements made against chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun (acting National Chairman) and Senator Samuel Anyanwu (acting National Secretary), on Friday. In a letter dated December 6, written from his law firm, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, and signed by Zainab Otega, Adeyanju tendered an apology for the defamation. In the letter addressed to Johnson Usman, SAN, counsel…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s wife ,Oluremi has called on parents to encourage their children to embrace innovation and explore opportunities in agriculture as a pathway to revitalising the nation’s economy and attracting foreign investment. In a statement yesterday, Busola Kukoyi, Oluremi Tinubu’s SSA on Media, said the President’s wife made the remarks during her visit to Imo State, where she met with Governor Hope Uzodinma, the 27 Local Government Chairmen,…
Many Nigerians were enveloped in joy and excitement when the Port Harcourt Refinery resumed operations a few months ago after over a decade of hiatus, but that feeling of hope and expectations must have evaporated as the refinery stopped all activities on Tuesday. A visit to the refinery on Friday revealed that there was no activity on site, as some workers met by our correspondent claimed that the refinery was…
The Police have filed fresh charges against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, before the Federal High Court In Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, over allegations of cybercrime. According to SaharaReporters, the state police command filed 12 fresh counts charges on Friday. Farotimi, known for his advocacy for justice and good governance, had appeared before the court on Wednesday following charges brought against him by Age Babalola SAN under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention,…
Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), has defended his extravagant lifestyle, claiming that it is part of his mission to inspire young people. This statement comes after a UK court ruling which ordered his deportation over an expired visa. Adegboyega, who arrived in the UK in 2005 on a visitor’s visa, has faced legal challenges regarding his immigration status. The UK’s immigration upper…
Following the discovery of the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant rapidly spreading across the globe, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has urged health authorities to activate heightened alert systems. The variant XEC is the latest in a long list of past and current COVID variants being monitored as the COVID-19 virus naturally evolves. The government’s directive comes after the strain, first identified in…
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