Today is the International Men’s Day! Oh, you didn’t know that? Well, there’s a certain unpopularity around the commemoration compared to International Women’s Day. International Men’s Day is commemorated every November 19 to celebrate men and their irreplaceable contribution to society. On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. The theme for 2024 is “Positive Male Role Models.”…

The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday wrote to the National Assembly, seeking the approval of a fresh $2.2 billion loan as a new external borrowing plan in the 2024 Appropriation Act. The President’s request was contained in a letter read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Tuesday. The loan, If approved, will be used to finance part of the budget deficit of…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for state workers, effective from December 1. The approval follows the signing of a wage negotiation report between the state government and leaders of organised labour. The new minimum wage will apply to all categories of workers in the state, including pensioners. The agreement was signed by the state’s Head of Service, Folakemi Olomojobi, on behalf of…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has inaugurated 15 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state’s Civil Service. In a statement on his X page, Mr Diri urged the new Permanent Secretaries to leverage their wealth of experience in the performance of their duties, emphasising the need to strengthen and build a resilient public service. The governor was joined at the inauguration by his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The statement partly read:…

Coordinator of the International Men’s Day (IMD) Nigeria, Mr Sanmi Falobi, has said Nigerians must celebrate the contributions of men in making the society better place for the good of all. This is contained in a statement by Falobi ahead of the annual IMD celebration observed every year on Nov. 19. This year, the IMD has ‘Positive Male Role Models’ as theme. Falobi said the observance of the International Men’s…

President Bola Tinubu has formally written to both chambers of the National Assembly, requesting approval for a fresh external borrowing of $2.209 billion (₦1.77 trillion), as outlined in Nigeria’s 2024 Appropriation Act. This borrowing is part of the government’s broader fiscal strategy to address a portion of the ₦9.17 trillion fiscal deficit in the 2024 budget. In his letter, addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker…

•Then he raped her sister, and now there’s evidence On October 6, Sampson Udo, a Lagos-based saxophonist known popularly as King Sax, was at the Elegushi Beach to attend an event his acquaintance invited him to. While there, he lured this lady to his car and raped her. When her sister went public with it a month later, he got her arrested and then raped her as well, as confirmed…

The Osun State Park Management System has accused the police of shooting its chairman, Nurudeen Iyanda, also known as Alowonle, while he was in custody. The accusation followed Iyanda’s arrest in connection with a domestic issue on Tuesday, November 19 morning. In a statement issued by the group’s Secretary, Mukaila Popoola, the Park Management System alleged that Iyanda was shot in the early hours of Tuesday under circumstances that warrant…

A new report by TLP Advisory, a Nigerian venture law firm, reveals that 51% of startups in Nigeria face significant challenges in securing funding, with currency volatility and limited access to investors cited as the primary barriers. The report, titled “A Decade of the Nigerian Venture Ecosystem: Numbers, Insights & Stories,” was launched on Tuesday, November 19, offering a detailed analysis of Nigeria’s startup landscape over the past ten years.…

The International Men’s Day (IMD) is usually celebrated annually on November 19th. It is a global initiative that acknowledges the contributions and challenges of men and boys. The special day also provides a platform to highlight issues affecting men, such as health and emotional well-being, while promoting positive discussions about gender equality. The day is also an opportunity to celebrate men as caregivers, mentors, and leaders, inspiring actions that foster…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a minimum wage of N70,000 for all sectors of the public service in the state. The state’s head of service, Folakemi Olomojobi, disclosed this while addressing journalists at the government house on Tuesday. The approval includes consequential adjustments for all categories of workers, including pensioners and local government staff. READ ALSO: Gov Oyebanji mourns Ekiti Chief Judge Ekiti Sjoined the growing list of…

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed has directed the immediate clampdown on the proliferation of fake diplomatic and other unauthorised number plates, as seen on some vehicles plying Nigerian roads. Mohammed said this in a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide on Tuesday in Abuja.The FRSC boss said that the directive had become necessary in line with his administration’s…