Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) turned down an N10 million bribe offered to free one Tsolaye Eburajolo. This comes as the operatives recovered 26,250,000 pills of tramadol and 508,400 bottles of codeine-based syrup, with a street value of N16,683,800,000, which were intercepted by NDLEA operatives during a 100% joint examination of…
The National Labour Congress (NLC) says its December 1 deadline for all states to implement the new minimum wage still stands. On July 29, 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed the minimum wage bill into law. The legislation increased the country’s minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000. On November 11, NLC announced November 30th as the…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as the most abused politician in Nigeria today after President Bola Tinubu, as he declared that politics in Rivers State will officially commence from January 2026. Wike spoke on Saturday during a special thanksgiving service organised by the South-South Development Commission’s Chibudom Nwuche and…
The Federal Government has introduced a new policy to regulate non-state schools, setting clear standards for infrastructure, curriculum delivery, and teacher qualifications, as part of efforts to improve education quality and ensure accountability. Non-state schools refer to educational institutions that operate outside direct government control, which include faith-based schools, privately owned schools, homeschooling arrangements, tutorial…
Popular Nigerian TikToker Iya Ogba has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding content creator Ijoba Lande and his estranged wife, Dara, alleging that multiple married actors were involved with her. Her statement follows recent accusations against veteran actor Baba Tee, who was accused of having an intimate relationship with Lande’s wife. Addressing the matter,…
Popular Nigerian cleric, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, the founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), has started making waves on social media with a video of him launching nightwear for women to wear to bed with their husbands. Fufeyin said the night gown is a highly effective reproduction gown, eradicating low sperm count. In the…
The trial of suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, which was schedule to begin on Monday has been stalled due to an objection raised by the defendant. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is standing trial over cybercrime charges brought against her by the federal government before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has said he might have ended up as a suicide bomber, oil thief, or even a prostitute if he had not pursued a career in music. The singer made the startling revelation while interacting with a follower who asked what he would have been doing…
A group of Nigerians under the aegis of the Civil Society Network for Good Governance has described an article published on 17th September 2024, titled “Tinubu’s Minister Buys New N150m Car Amid Worsening Economy,” as misleading and baseless. At a press conference in Abuja on 19 September 2024, the convener of the group, Barr. Kamal…
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has approved N12bn for payment of salaries and pensions for the month of January. This is in accordance with the newly approved N80,000 minimum wage. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade dropped the hint in a statement made available to the newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday….
