FG begins payment of withheld ASUU salaries
The federal government has begun the payment of withheld salaries of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU president, said on Monday that the union…
Nigerians slam Seyi Tinubu for preaching endurance over economic hardship
The eldest son of President Bola Tinubu, Mr Seyi Tinubu, on Monday, pleaded with Nigerians to exercise patience with his father’s administration as they weather the challenging economic times.…
Ibadan residents protest high cost of living
Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Monday hit the street to protest the skyrocketing price of food and the state of the economy. The protesters were spotted around…
Fuel scarcity looms as NARTO directs tanker drivers to withdraw services
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) says it has directed all its members to withdraw their petroleum trucks from product-loading activities from Monday, February 19, 2024. The…
Dennis Idahosa wins Edo APC guber ticket
Dennis Idahosa, a member of the house of representatives, has been elected as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Edo governorship election. Hope Uzodimma, governor…
Banks sell $3.3bn as CBN battles fresh naira slump
The naira suffered a fresh slide both at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Friday. The national currency depreciated to on Friday N1,670/$ from N1,600/$ recorded at…
Police arrest eight suspects for involvement in abduction of Ekiti pupils
The police command in Ekiti says its operatives have arrested eight members of a kidnapping syndicate suspected to be involved in the abduction of five pupils, three teachers, and…
FG summons Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, Larfarge, others over escalating cement prices
The Federal government declared yesterday that it could not fold its arms and allow the price of cement spiral out of control. Consequently, Works Minister David Umahi has summoned…
Customs seizes N19.6m worth of sex enhancement drugs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) joint border patrol team, Sector IV, said it has seized a consignment of sex enhancement drugs worth N19.6million duty-paid value in Sokoto State. While…
Tinubu appoints son-in-law as CEO of FHA
President Bola Tinubu has appointed his son-in-law, Mr. Oyetunde Oladimeji-Ojo as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). This was contained in a statement on…
