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BREAKING: Federal Govt Increases Minimum Wage From N48,000 to N54,000

The ongoing dispute between the Labour union and the Federal Government (FG) over the minimum wage in Nigeria has seen recent developments. The FG has raised its minimum wage offer from N48,000 to N54,000. However, the Labour union remains steadfast in their demand for a significantly higher minimum wage of N615,000.This substantial gap between th

Heavyweight Boxing Champion Oleksandr Usyk Suspended After Tyson Fury Fight

Oleksandr Usyk has been issued a brief suspension following his intense victory over Tyson Fury.In their undisputed bout, Usyk nearly floored Fury in the ninth round, with only the ropes keeping the Brit upright. The referee intervened to count, and despite recovering to hear the final bell, Fury suffered his first career loss by split decision in
Contractor, Olugbenga Obadina Confesses to Receiving N2.17bn From NSA For Non-Existing Project

A contractor, Olugbenga Obadina who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for receiving payments from the Office of the National Security Adviser, (NSA) on November 28, 2015, without any contractual agreement, on Monday, May 20, 2024, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Nnamdi Dimg alt=�

CBN Governor, Cardoso Clears The Air on Revoking Licenses of Moniepoint, Opay, Others

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, said that the apex bank has not revoked the licenses of Moniepoint, Opay, and other fintech banks operating in Nigeria.Cardoso disclosed this in a communiqué from Tuesday’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja.He noted that CBN is not against fintechs.The governor of the Centra
Labour to Hold Talks With Federal Govt Today Over New Minimum Wage

The Organised Labour will meet with the Tripartite Committee on the Minimum Wage for negotiation on Tuesday. This meeting follows a significant development where the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had previously walked out of the negotiation after the Federal Government proposed a new minimum wage of N48,000 for w

NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Recall Of Caro White Beauty Lotion From Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public notification regarding the recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion by the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX).This action comes as the product fails to comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation due
Kano Govt Confirms Purchase of 41 ‘Exotic’ SUVs For Lawmakers Worth N68m Each

The Kano State Government has said it bought 41 ‘exotic’ sports utility vehicles, SUVs, each valued at N68 million, for members of the State House of Assembly. The confirmation was given by the Kano State Government, through the Governor’s Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, said it is the right of the lawmakers to be provided with soun

Police Save Two Toddlers Locked in Lagos Apartment by Their Mother

The Lagos State Police Command has rescued two toddlers who were locked up in an apartment on Adelakun Street, in the Iju Ishaga area of Lagos State. The mother of the infants has been dealing with substance abuse, and as such, has shirked her responsibility to her children. Concerned neighbours alerted a rights group, Advocate for Children and Vu
Man Arrested For Attempted Theft of Bnxn’s Jewelry in Barcelona

The police in Spain have arrested a man who allegedly tried to steal singer BXNX's multi-million Naira jewelry box in Barcelona. The singer who is in the country for an engagement almost lost his box of jewelries to the suspected thief who pretended to be a staff of the singer. Media personality, Adesope Olajide, shared a video of the suspect

Court Declines To Transfer Former Terrorist Negotiator, Mamu To Prison

The application filed by terrorist negotiator, Mr. Tukur Mamu, to be transferred to Kuje prison, has been rejected by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Recall that the publisher of Desert Herald, is facing a 10-count terrorism charge. Mamu, who was on April 27, 2023, denied bail by the court, had through his team of lawyers led by Mr. Abdul
Osun Football Coach Detained by DSS for Attempting To Sodomize Player

Operatives of the Department of State Security have arrested a football coach working with a male football team in Osogbo, Osun State, while attempting to sodomise one of his players. Sources in the Isale Osun Area of Osogbo, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for safety reasons, told the punch on Sunday that the suspect simply identified as

Portable Gifts Producer a Lexus Car, Cash Following Arrest Over Unpaid Debt

Controversial singer, Portable has gifted his producer a brand new Lexus car. This followed his arrest over an unpaid debt for a G-Wagon purchase. The singer was apprehended by the police and the car dealer after attempting to flee when confronted about the money he owed. After being released from police custody, Portable surprised his music produ
Oyo Traditional Leader Appeals for Resolution of Five-Year Salary Arrears

Oba Adeyeye Oyerinde, the traditional ruler of Iresaadu in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State, has lamented over the delay in receiving his salary and other entitlements, five years after assuming office. The monarch also raised concerns about attempts to replace him with another candidate, which he believes could lead to unrest in

Nigerian with Disabilities at Risk of Deportation After 38-Year Residence in the UK

A disabled Nigerian man, who has resided in the UK for 38 years, is facing the prospect of being forcibly removed from the country by the Home Office, the Guardian UK reports. Anthony Olubunmi George, now 61 years old, arrived in the UK at the age of 24 back in 1986, from Nigeria. Since then, he has remained in the UK and, according to the Guardia
Anticipation Grows With Tinubu’s Upcoming Evaluation of Ministers’ Work

President Bola Tinubu will receive the performance evaluation of his appointed cabinet members this week. As the Administration approaches its one-year anniversary next week, the ministers will have served nine months in office by tomorrow, having taken their oaths on August 21, 2023. The performance evaluations of special advisers and heads of ke

$Air Peace Under Scrutiny by UK Authority for Suspected Safety Infraction$
Air Peace Under Scrutiny by UK Authority for Suspected Safety Infraction

The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority has written Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority stating Air Peace has reportedly violated some aviation safety regulations The development came barely three months after the Nigerian carrier commenced the Lagos-London route. Two mandatory occurrence reports on Air Peace had been reportedly sent to the U

Ebrahim Raisi: Iran's President Confirmed Dead In Helicopter Crash

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has died at the age of 63 in a helicopter crash, Iranian news outlets have reported. The crash also claimed the lives of Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and seven others.Raisi's death comes at a tumultuous time in the Middle East, with ongoing conflict in Gaza. The helicopter crash occurred just week

Nigerian National, Muoka Ebuka Beaten To Death By South African Police, Sparks Outrage

Prince Muoka Ebuka, a 43-year-old Nigerian from Obosi, Anambra State, was allegedly beaten to death by police officers in South Africa on Friday, May 17, 2024. The incident occurred in Danielskuil, Northern Cape, during a raid on his residence under the suspicion of drug dealing.The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) condemned the killing in a sta
Tragic Accident Claims Lives Of Taraba CAN Women Members

Taraba State was plunged into mourning on Sunday following a tragic motor accident that claimed the lives of six members of the state chapter of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN).According to reports, the accident occurred as the victims were travelling from Gembu, the administrative headquarters of Sardauna Local Go

Condition Of Iranian President Unclear After His Helicopter Crashes In Northwestern Iran

Reports from Iranian news agencies indicate that a helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday while traversing a mountainous region. The exact whereabouts of the President remain unknown as rescue teams continue their search efforts.Iran's Interior Minister confirmed that the helicopter experienced
NDLEA Apprehends Four Suspects Linked To Seizure Of Improvised Explosive Devices

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in combating criminal activities by arresting four suspects in connection with the seizure of 2,025 pieces of improvised explosive device (IED) materials.In a statement released by NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja, it was revealed that the IEDs were inter

NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt, Seizes Cocaine & Amphetamine Concealed In Unlikely Items

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully intercepted two parcels containing cocaine and amphetamine concealed in unexpected items: steel bolts and shea butter.According to a statement released by NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the agency's officers from the Directorate of Operations and General I
Renewed Violence In Ebonyi State Claims Two Lives & Destroys Property

A resurgence of violence in Ikachi village, Akparata, Effium, located in Ohaukwu Local Government Area, has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and the destruction of property worth millions of naira. According to DAILY POST, the victims were beheaded, seven people were kidnapped, and five houses were completely burned down in the attack tha

NDLEA Arrests Drug Dealer, Emeka Nwadiaro Attempting To Export 3.6kg Of Marijuana To Dubai (Video)

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a suspected drug dealer who tried to export 3.6 kilograms of marijuana, commonly known as "Loud," concealed in 36 water flasks to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.In a statement released on Sunday, May 19, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi reported that the suspect
Drama As Scorned Lady Lays Heavy Curses On Man Who Used & Dumped Her

A woman's emotional tirade has ignited a social media storm after she publicly cursed a man for using and abandoning her. The unnamed woman took to an anonymous platform run by a Twitter influencer to air her grievances, accusing the man of deceit and heartbreak.In her impassioned post, she alleged that the man manipulated her into a sexual r

NDLEA Declares Couple Wanted For Operating Cocaine Cartel From India

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade and Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade wanted for allegedly orchestrating a cocaine trafficking operation from India. This declaration follows the arrest of four syndicate members in Lagos and the seizure of a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and two properties linked to th

JUST IN! Helicopter Carrying Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi & Three Iranian Officials Crashes

In a tragic incident on Sunday afternoon, a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed in northwestern Iran while he was on an official visit to neighboring Azerbaijan. The fate of President Raisi and other passengers remains uncertain as rescue operations are underway.Interior Minister Ahmed Vahidi has confirmed that rescue team
EFCC Arrests Two Men In Kaduna For Money Counterfeiting

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kaduna Zonal Command has detained Abdullahi Yahaya and Ibrahim Haruna on charges of money counterfeiting. The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale.When apprehended, Yahaya and Haruna were found in possession of $81,700 in
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Ignore ECOWAS Peace Offer, Form New Confederation

In a significant geopolitical shift, ECOWAS has lifted sanctions on Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, aiming to reconcile the three nations with the regional bloc after their announced withdrawal. This development comes as the trio finalizes plans to form a confederation, marking a notable transformation within the Economic Community of West African
11-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Her Abusive Uncle In Aba (Photos)

In a joint effort by human rights activists and the Abia State Police Command, an 11-year-old girl has been rescued from her allegedly abusive employer in Aba. The operation was led by the Abia State Director of Behind Bars Initiative (BBI), Ochiegbu Marvelous, who revealed that the girl was working as a maid for the suspect, with whom she has no