The Trade Union Congress has threatened to call a nationwide strike within two weeks if the Federal government fails to scrap the proposed five per cent tax on petroleum products. Also, the…
BREAKING: NUPENG shuts depots as FG, Dangote talks drag
Talks between representatives of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the leadership of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers dragged on for several hours on Monday night despite the role played…
BREAKING: Oba of Benin declares two-week fasting, prayer for Edo
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on Edo indigenes and residents of the state to embark on a two-week fasting and prayer to ward off evil from the land….
APC chairman’s wife, daughter kidnapped
News Update Kidnappers have abducted the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sakpefu, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State On Sunday…
$83.3m defamation award against Trump stands — U.S court
A US appeals court upheld Monday a jury’s $83.3 million penalty against President Donald Trump for defaming author E. Jean Carroll, who was found to have sexually assaulted her. The January 2024…
Tinubu sacks top aide
THE Presidency has announced the sack of the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President), Fegho John Umunubo, with immediate effect. Director of Information…
NABTEB begins review of technical education syllabi — Report
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board has commenced a comprehensive review and validation of 26 trade syllabi for technical colleges across the country. The opening ceremony of the review workshop was…
How my pastor wanted to ruin my acting career — Veteran Nollywood Actor
Veteran Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade, has opened up about a dramatic clash with his former church over movie roles, saying a pastor once asked him to reject film jobs that came on…
ECOWAS Lassa fever conference begins
The Economic Community of West Africa Lassa Fever International Conference began Monday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The four-day conference is organised by the West Africa Health Organisation. The theme of the conference…
40% of healthcare costs go to power — Private hospitals lament
The Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria Private healthcare providers in Lagos have raised alarm over the rising cost of electricity and fuel, saying energy expenses alone now consume…