Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has raised the minimum wage for Edo workers from N70,000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. The governor announced this during his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. The governor, while appreciating Edo workers’ contributions to the state’s development, said his administration would always look for ways to improve the welfare of Edo workers. “Today, I am proud…

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have entered into a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the fight against fraud and financial crime. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a joint Action Plan by both countries during a high-level meeting in Abuja. Signatories to the agreement included UK Minister for Fraud Lord Hanson, Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and the National…

In a significant step towards reconciliation, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has met with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja.  The closed-door meeting, reportedly aimed at resolving the deepening political crisis in Rivers State, took place at Wike’s private residence in the capital. Reliable sources disclosed to NewDailyPrime that prominent political figures including Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Governor Francis Nwifuru…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cultural development through strategic partnerships with both local and international stakeholders. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, during a courtesy visit by the Co-founder and Managing Director of IGA Nigeria Limited, Gbolahan Ajala. Ajala served as a Heritage Consultant to the State Government. READ ALSO: FG targets efficiency in MDAs with procurement reforms…

Professor Ogban, a lecturer at the University of Calabar and serving as a returning officer at the time, was found guilty of altering vote counts in Oruk Anam and Etim Ekpo local government areas to favour Akpabio.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release prominent businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu.

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission officers on Wednesday brought businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal High Court in Abuja on the order of the court. Achimugu, escorted by two female EFCC operatives, arrived around 11:35 am. She was declared wanted in March by the EFCC over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice I.E. Ekwo, had on Monday ordered her…

The Nigeria Police Force has officially resumed the issuance of tinted glass permits across the country, following a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. This move comes after growing public concerns over frequent reports of motorists being harassed for driving vehicles with factory-fitted tinted windows. Recognising the widespread use of modern cars designed with tinted glass for comfort and privacy, the police have now reintroduced a more transparent…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, popularly known as E-Money, on allegations of currency abuse. The arrest was confirmed by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement to DAILY POST on Tuesday. According to sources close to the investigation, E-Money was apprehended at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos on Monday night. His arrest reportedly followed an…

The Federal Government has announced the discontinuation of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) programme, citing its high cost and limited benefit as justification.  The move follows growing criticism from former beneficiaries who accused the government of neglect and delay in fulfilling financial obligations. Speaking on Tuesday, April 29, during a courtesy visit by the newly elected leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji…

Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday called on traditional rulers and stakeholders across the South-West to actively support efforts to curb preventable deaths caused by cervical cancer, tuberculosis, and other life-threatening diseases. Speaking at an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, Mrs Tinubu emphasised the importance of collaboration in combating diseases that continue to claim thousands of Nigerian lives annually. The meeting was attended…

The spokesperson of Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, on Tuesday revealed the arrest of Ewulu Chikwo, 35, a suspect who was allegedly involved in the murder of a policewoman in 2022. Ikenga said the criminal attack that led to the gruesome murder of security officer Inspector Stella Maris occurred at Ukpor Divisional Police Headquarters. Read Also: Lagos Police debunk claims of Boko Haram arrest The suspect who is a…