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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
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 -
Two Nigerian Men & Kenyan Woman Arrested In Nairobi For Suspected Drug Trafficking (Photos)
In a significant operation by the anti-narcotics unit, two Nigerian nationals and a Kenyan woman have been apprehended in the Kasarani area of Nairobi on suspicion of drug trafficking.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced on Saturday, May 18, 2024, that suspects Stephen Emenike, Chijioke Andrew, and Margaret Wanjiku Kioni were -
Paramount Ruler, HRM Ogwong Okon A. Abang Kidnapped In Akwa Ibom Amid Surge In Abductions
In a shocking incident on Saturday, May 18, 2024, gunmen kidnapped the Paramount Ruler of Mbo Local Government Area (LGA) in Akwa Ibom state, HRM Ogwong Okon A. Abang, from his palace in Ebughu.The abductors have yet to contact the family for a possible ransom, but the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the monarch's abduction. ASP -
Korra Obidi: Fans Request Refund of Donations After News of Dancer's Hawaii Vacation Leaked
News of Korra Obidi's Hawaii vacation has sparked a wave of refund requests from fans who had previously donated a significant sum of money to her—up to $50,000. The backlash stems from the perception that the funds, which many fans believed were meant for more pressing needs or support, were instead used for a luxurious trip. Korra Obidi, -
Lagos Businessman, Sodiq Adamu Arrested for Alleged N129.9 Million Fraud
Lagos businessman Sodiq Adamu, 44, has been arrested by the Police at Zone 2 Command, Lagos, and charged before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court for allegedly obtaining N129,900,000 under false pretenses. The police allege that Adamu obtained the money from complainant Abdulazeez Imam, promising to use it to purchase $150,000. However, Adamu reportedl
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