NYSC DG Warns Corps Members Against Night Travel
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has cautioned Corps Members about the risks of traveling at night. He stated that night travel is not allowed and that any Corps Member who undertakes unauthorized journeys will face penalties according to NYSC rules. While addressing the 2024 Batch ‘B’ […]
BUA Cement Chairman Rabiu Reveals Dealers Sold Cement at N8,000 Despite Company Price of N3,500
AbdulSamad Rabiu, the Chairman of BUA Cement, has disclosed that his company’s efforts to offer cement at an affordable price were undermined by market dealers. In 2023, BUA Cement aimed to sell cement at N3,500 per bag, hoping to make it more accessible to Nigerians. The company sold over a million tons of cement to […]
Former VP Osinbajo Appointed Chairman of MoMCAAL Advisory Board
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, has recently been appointed as the Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Museum of Modern and Contemporary African Art London (MoMCAAL). This prestigious role marks a significant milestone in Osinbajo’s career and highlights his ongoing commitment to cultural and artistic advancement. MoMCAAL, based in […]
FG Enforces ‘No Work, No Pay’ Rule on Striking Resident Doctors
In a significant move, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has enforced the “No Work, No Pay” policy against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) following their recent nationwide seven-day warning strike. The strike, which began on Monday, was initiated by NARD to protest the ongoing abduction of one of their members, […]
Mazi Afam Osigwe Becomes 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association
Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has officially assumed the role of the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos. He takes over from Mr. Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, whose term ended today. In his inaugural address, Osigwe emphasized his commitment to holding governments accountable, particularly in areas of justice, equity, and the rule of […]
Government Urges Resident Doctors to End Warning Strike
The Federal Government, led by President Tinubu, is calling on the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to end their seven-day warning strike. The strike, which began to push for the release of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a doctor from Kaduna who was kidnapped in December 2023, has now reached its seventh day. Dr. Popoola has […]
“Residents of Sokoto Storm Forests to Confront Bandits and Rescue 150 Abducted Victims”
In Sokoto State, Nigeria, the residents of Gobir have taken matters into their own hands. Frustrated with the ineffective response from security forces, they have ventured into the forests to confront bandits and rescue 150 people who were recently abducted. This bold move follows the brutal killing of Isa Mohammad Bawa, the district head of […]
Four Nigerians Sentenced for Massive Forgery Scheme Aiding Illegal UK Residency
Four Nigerians have been sentenced in the UK for their involvement in a major forgery scheme that helped individuals live in the country illegally. The defendants, Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade, Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo, Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi, and Adekunle Kabir, were sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on August 27, 2024, for their roles in creating over […]
Tomatoes, yam record price drop in Nigeria
The prices of tomatoes and yams have dropped significantly in Nigeria, according to the National Bureau of Statistics . Tomatoes dropped by 26.43% to N1,693.83 per kilogram in July, while yams also experienced a price drop . This decrease in prices is due to the harvest season and improved supply, and it’s expected to ease […]
Nigerian Military Rejects Calls for Overthrow, Focuses on Democracy and Security
The Nigerian military has firmly rejected recent calls from some citizens urging them to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. Addressing these concerns, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, reaffirmed the military’s dedication to upholding democracy and ensuring the nation’s stability. During a conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Lagbaja pointed […]