The Yobe State Government has officially agreed to implement the new national minimum wage of N70,000 for all civil servants, pensioners, and those on special salary structures, starting in December 2024. This decision follows extensive negotiations between the state government and organised labor, led by the NLC (Nigeria Labour Congress) in the state. The agreement was announced by Baba Wali, the Secretary to the State Government and Chairman of the…

Osita Chidoka, former Minister of Aviation and ex-Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He announced his decision during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday. Chidoka stated that his departure from active politics will allow him to focus on his non-profit organization, the Athena Centre, dedicated to reforming Nigeria’s political landscape. “I believe the time has…

About 22 people have been confirmed dead in the boat accident that occurred in Agaie LGA of Niger State on Friday morning. After a boat carrying over 50 people capsized on Friday along the Dambo-Ebuchi section of the River Niger, many people were feared to have drowned. Director-general of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba-Arah, in a statement on Friday, said the incident occurred around 2am. According…

The President General of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Yerima Shettima, has revealed that the northern region has not yet taken a unified stance on whether to support or oppose President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. This statement comes after Mamman Osuman, the suspended National Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum, suggested last week that the north should back a candidate from the region to contest against Tinubu in…

The Federal Government has announced a significant increase in the amount small businesses can access through its loan scheme, raising the limit to N5 million for eligible Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This move is part of the government’s efforts to foster inclusive economic growth across the country. Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank of Industry (BoI), made the announcement on Friday, November 29, during…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the cumulative electricity subsidy for 2024 will increase to N2.4 trillion. The Commissioner of Planning, Research, and Strategy of the NERC, Dr Yusuf Alli, disclosed this at the PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) annual power and utilities roundtable, held in Lagos on Thursday, November 28, with the theme, ‘Reigniting Hope in Nigeria’s Electric Power Sector.’ Alli attributed the increase in the subsidy figures to challenges with…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Monday Okpebholo, has approved a new initiative that guarantees automatic employment for first-class graduates from both Nigerian and foreign universities into the state’s Civil and Public Service. This move is part of efforts to enhance the quality of manpower within the state’s workforce. The announcement was made by the state’s Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, who issued a statement on Friday, November 29, detailing the Graduate…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning to financial institutions over the ongoing cash scarcity at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) across the country. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced that penalties would be imposed on erring banks and other financial players during his address at the annual Bankers’ Dinner organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria on Friday. Recent reports have highlighted a significant shortage…

Gimba Ya’u, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), has been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for his alleged involvement in the diversion of $65 million. Ya’u, who is also an in-law to former President Muhammadu Buhari, appeared in court alongside Bola Ogunsola, a former director at FMBN, and Tarry Rufus, the managing director of T-Brend Fortunes…

Prince Johnson, a former Liberian warlord notorious for his role in the country’s brutal civil wars, passed away at the age of 72. His death, caused by complications from high blood pressure, was confirmed by his family spokesperson, Wilfred Bangura.Johnson gained global infamy for his involvement in the torture and execution of former Liberian President Samuel Doe in 1990, an incident gruesomely captured on video. In the footage, Johnson is…

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, led the Federal Republic of Nigeria in signing two transformative agreements with the French Government and its development agency, AFD (Agence Française de Développement). These agreements, collectively valued at over €300 million, are set to strengthen key sectors of Nigeria’s economy and drive sustainable development. Strategic Focus Areas The Letter of Intent, co-signed by Mr. Edun and France’s…

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with local vigilantes, successfully repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram terrorists on Sabon Fagi community in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, which occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m., resulted in a fierce gun battle that left four insurgents dead, including a notorious Boko Haram commander identified as Abu Shekau.…