A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has raised the alarm over alleged “malicious attacks on anti-corruption agencies” in the country. Addressing reporters yesterday in Abuja, the civil society groups said the anti-corruption agencies were targeted to weaken and distract…
NDIC increases Maximum Deposit Insurance coverage from N500k to N5m
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) on Thursday increased the maximum deposit insurance coverage levels for Deposit Money Banks from N500,000 to N5 million. The Managing Director of NDIC, Bello Hassan, announced this in Abuja at a press conference, stating…
New minimum wage will take effect from May 1, 2024 – FG
The Federal Government says although the Tripartite Committee On National Minimum Wage is yet to conclude its negotiations, workers will not lose anything as the new minimum wage will take effect from May 1, 2024. The Minister of State Labour,…
Nigeria, Japan agree to join forces against terrorism in Sahel
The Federal Government and the government of Japan have agreed to work together in ending terrorism and other security crises in the Sahel region. The Sahel region is made up of countries including Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Senegal, South Sudan,…
Jailbreak: FG pledges to relocate ‘a lot of correctional centres’
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said on Thursday that the government would relocate a lot of correctional centres to create better space, security, and infrastructure. Tunji-Ojo made the pledge when he visited Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, where 119…
4-year-old boy dies in Abuja school, parents suspect foul play
Tragedy struck at BrickHall Schools located in the Cadastral Zone B11, Kaura in Abuja on Wednesday, when a four-year-old pupil, Miguel Ovoke, died during the school’s feeding hours. According to the death certificate dated April 24, 2024, issued by Excel…
Alleged ₦84bn fraud: Judge orders EFCC to serve charge on Yahaya Bello’s lawyer
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to serve a copy of the charge against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on his lawyer, Abdulwahab…
Lab scientist docked for allegedly exposing ex-girlfriend’s nude pictures
A medical laboratory scientist, Oluroju Shola, has been docked at an Upper Area Court Gwagwalada, Abuja for allegedly exposing his ex-girlfriend’s nude pictures. The police charged Shola of Kwamba Suleja, Niger State with criminal breach of trust, intimidation and defamation…
’18 years benchmark’ — FG ‘ll review age requirement for admission into varsities — Minister
Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, Monday, hinted that the federal government would review age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions in the country. The minister who pegged 18 years as benchmark for admission into universities, advised parents not to…
Fed Govt faults Kanu’s fresh request for bail
The prosecution in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has faulted his fresh request for bail. Kanu is being tried for offences bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony before a…