The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says over one-third of workers in sub-Saharan Africa earn less than $1.90 per day. The IMF spoke in a policy note presented on Monday during a session at the ongoing annual meetings organised in partnership with the World Bank, advising governments on strategies to providing better jobs. The policy note, […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has issued a warning to roadside beggars to desist from the act or risk being arrested by enforcement agents. The minister disclosed at Katampe during the flag-off ceremony of the construction of the access road to the newly flag-off judges’ quarters. He lamented that the number of persons who stay […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says its 330kV Ugwaji–Apir Double Circuit transmission lines 1 & 2 tripped due to a fault, leading to a power outage in several parts of northern Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, the TCN General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the development “forced power outage affecting the […]
A former member of the House of Representatives Farouk Lawan has regained freedom after serving a five-year jail term for asking and taking a $300,000 bribe from businessman Femi Otedola. He was released from the Kuje Correctional facility in Abuja on Tuesday. “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life as I […]
Three out of the nineteen states challenging the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have informed the Supreme Court of their intention to withdraw from the suit. Anambra (9th plaintiff), Adamawa (16th plaintiff), and Ebonyi (18th plaintiff) separately submitted applications for withdrawal before the Court. The Attorney General of […]
Kano State Government on Tuesday announced the withdrawal of accreditation to 14 journalists assigned to cover its activities from their organisations. In a message forwarded to the affected reporters on Monday, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the spokesperson for Governor Abba Yusuf, directed the journalists to return to their respective organisations for replacements. Although no official reason […]
Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, otherwise known as Bobrisky, is currently in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos State, where he spent the night in a cell at the police facility. A source, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said further directives were being awaited regarding Okuneye’s case, adding that he […]
The West African Examinations Council said the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2024– Second Series will begin from Friday, October 25 to Friday, December 20, 2024. A statement by WAEC on Tuesday said the examination would adopt the hybrid mode of delivering the examination, adding that the registration period had […]
The Imo State Union of Journalists (NUJ), under the leadership of Precious Nwadike, has asked the police to release Chinonso Uba (NonsNkwa) or charge him in Court. Recall that the Imo police command on Monday confirmed the arrest of Mr. Uba over alleged misinformation, cyberstalking, and incitement, following a petition by a concerned citizen. The […]
The Kano state Hisbah board has declared Auwal Sankara, the suspended commissioner for special duties in Jigawa, wanted. Aminu Daurawa, Hisbah commander-general, announced the development on Monday. Last week, the Hisbah said Sankara was arrested at an uncompleted building over an alleged illicit affair with a married woman in Kano. Hisbah arrested Sankara after Nasiru […]
