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Northern CAN Urges Nigerians To Participate in CVR Exercise

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has called on Nigerians to see the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as a vital opportunity to influence governance and protect democracy. In a statement on Wednesday, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. John Hayab, emphasised that voter registration remains the first and most crucial step for citizens determined to make their voices heard in the political process. Hayb further […]

August 27, 2025

Governor Hope Uzodimma announces N104,000 minimum wage in Imo State during a meeting with labour leaders in Owerri.

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Governor Uzodinma Approves N104,000 Minimum Wage In Imo

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s has positioned the state among the states with the highest wage structure for public sector workers following the approval of a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants. The approval, announced on Tuesday night during a meeting with labour leaders at the Government House in Owerri, marks a significant jump from the previous N76,000. Uzodinma also reviewed the salaries of doctors, who will now earn a minimum of N503,000, up from […]

August 27, 2025

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US Court Jails Nigerian Monarch Over $4.2m COVID-19 Loan Fraud

By: Aremu Toyeebaht A Nigerian traditional ruler, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, has been convicted in the United States for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraud targeting COVID-19 relief funds. Oloyede, 62, who also holds U.S. citizenship and resides in Medina, Ohio, was on August 26 sentenced to 56 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Christopher A. Boyko. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, the monarch was further ordered to […]

August 27, 2025

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) officials in Benin City cautioning Edo State Government against interference in union activities ahead of caretaker committee inauguration.

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NLC to Edo Government: “Stop Interference in Union Matters”

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the Edo State Government over attempts to interfere in the internal governance of the union ahead of the inauguration of its caretaker committee in Benin City. In a statement signed by its Acting General Secretary, Benson Upah, the NLC accuses the state government of plotting to disrupt the inauguration scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, and issuing threats to members of the caretaker committee. According to […]

August 27, 2025

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Animal Rights Group Accuses TikTok of Enabling Illegal Wildlife Commerce

By Oluwakemi kindness The World Animal Protection has warned that TikTok is fueling illegal trade of endangered wildlife in West Africa, with traders in Togo openly advertising species such as the white-bellied pangolin to millions of users despite strict international trade bans. In a new investigation released on Tuesday, the organization revealed that traders based in Lomé, Togo, are using TikTok to sell wild meat and other wildlife products to global audiences, bypassing national laws and international conventions. Researchers analyzed […]

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment: FEMD Urges Stronger Security, Maintenance Measures

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has called for enhanced security and routine maintenance of the Abuja-Kaduna rail line following the derailment of a passenger train on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at about 11:09 a.m., roughly 49 kilometers between Kubwa and Asham, after the train departed Abuja around 9:45 a.m. en route to Kaduna. Passengers onboard were left shaken but emergency response teams quickly mobilized to the scene. Confirming the derailment, the Nigeria Railway […]

August 26, 2025

Bayelsa APC officially endorses President Bola Tinubu for 2027 during the 12th Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting in Yenagoa, though some prominent figures were absent.

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Petrobras to Return to Nigeria as Tinubu Strengthens Brazil Ties

By Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed the imminent return of Brazil’s state-owned oil company, Petrobras, to Nigeria, five years after it suspended joint venture operations. The move is expected to strengthen energy cooperation and attract Brazilian investment to the country. Speaking at a joint press conference in Brasília during his state visit, Tinubu described Petrobras’ comeback as a major opportunity to tap Nigeria’s vast gas reserves.“We have the largest gas repository. So, I don’t see why Petrobras […]

August 26, 2025

Abuja–Kaduna passenger train derails, leaving overturned carriages and triggering panic as passengers flee the scene; rescue operations are ongoing.

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Fresh Panic as Abuja–Kaduna Passenger Train Derails

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s busiest rail corridor was thrown into chaos on Tuesday after a passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed, leaving several carriages overturned and forcing terrified passengers to flee for safety. The incident occurred shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m., sparking panic as passengers scrambled out of the derailed cabins. An eyewitness described the scene as “complete pandemonium.”“It is a complete pandemonium. People who were confirmed to be saved were seen running in […]

August 26, 2025

Entertainment

Nkechi Blessing Calls Out Lekki Developers After POP Collapse

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has raised concerns over building safety in Lekki after a section of the POP ceiling in her home suddenly collapsed, narrowly missing her and her newly acquired car. The actress shared the shocking incident on Instagram on Tuesday, posting a video of the damage and describing it as an experience she had never encountered before. “Come to Lekki they said. Thank God no be inside house and my new car no Dey there…wetin […]

August 26, 2025