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President Bola Tinubu has approved the implementation of 35 per cent and 23 per cent of salary increment for staffers of all Federal tertiary institutions. Consequently, the Federal government has directed payment of arrears on salary increment from 1st January 2023. This is contained in a letter from the office of the Auditor General of the Federation with Ref. NO: OAuGF/Sw/C/QP/1395/VOL.1/II. Also read Tinubu names Momoh Niger Delta Minister, reshuffles Ministers-designate Nigeriens throw tantrums on President Bola Tinubu Tinubu Rejigs security architecture, Names new service chiefs The memo dated September 21, 2023, was directed to the Directors of Audit Heads…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the Jabi District plot of land belonging to the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi and other influential personalities in the country. Top names like Liyel Imoke, Musa Aboki Egu, Hassan Hadejia and Ishaya Baba got their land in Maitama District revoked. In other areas, the lands of big names like Uffot Joseph Ekaette, Shittu Mohammed, Udoma Udo Udoma, Kanu Agabi, Niki Niki Tobi, Ishaku Bello, and others got their land revoked. Also read Ekpo, Umahi, Wike among Tinubu’s Ministerial nominees According to the report, at least 167 plots…

The embattled Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has begged his principal, Governor Godwin Obakeki, for forgiveness over their political differences. Shaibu asked for forgiveness while addressing journalists on Thursday in Benin City, the state capital on Thursday, September 21. Speaking with journalists after his investiture by Catholic Men Organisation Nigeria, Edo State, at his GRA residence in Benin City, he asked Governor Obaseki to forgive and forget. Related News aEdo Deputy Gov battles as Governor lays mines for his impeachment Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki Wins A second Term Senator attacks Obaseki over Utterances on Cross River PDP, Wike He…

Venita, BBNaija All Stars housemate, is under fire for asserting in the reality show that “Tiv men give their wives to visitors for entertainment purposes.” A member representing Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dickson Tarkighir demanded apology from Venita following her statement against the Tiv Nation which was considered defamatory. Venita from Urhobo tribe in Delta State but earlier married to a Benue man  is a mother of two lovely daughters. Also read: BBNaija All Stars: Ilebaye emerges final HoH Her assertion sparked outrage among the Tiv people, with many calling for legal…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Wednesday unveiled a new online platform known as the CBN Licensing, Approval and Other Requests Portal (CBN LARP) for submission of microfinance bank (MFB) licence applications.  A statement signed by the Director, Corporate Communications of the CBN, Dr. Isa Abdulmumin, said the new online platform will replace the current manual process wherein prospective applicants for MFB licence physically submit their applications to the CBN. “The online application system offers numerous benefits, including a simplified process, time savings, enhanced communication, and robust security measures. By digitising the application process, the Bank aims to improve accessibility,…

`The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom Command, says it has neutralised two robbery suspects and arrested another in Uyo, the state capital. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) SP Odiko MacDon stated this in a statement in Uyo and made available to newsmen on Thursday. MacDon said the command received a distress call on September 19, at about 01:50 a.m of a robbery incident at Udoette School Road, UNIUYO by Ikpa road area, Ikot Udoro and environs in Uyo Local Government Area. Also read: Celebrations greet killing of Notorious Robber in Akwa Ibom He said that in response to the…

Residents of Ikorodu in Lagos State and its environs on Thursday howled as police carted the exhumed remains of fast-rising music star, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad for autopsy. The residents, who witnessed the exhumation, claimed to have seen traces of blood dripping from the coffin as his body was removed. While some decried the hasty and shady burial given to the late music star, some said it was shocking to see blood littered the coffin. Also read: As youths protest, Obi, Sanwo-Olu demand justice for Mohbab’s death In a viral video, a convoy of cars escorted the corpse…

As youths from Ikorodu, Delta, Ekiti, Ogun, Osun and Oyo pounded streets in protest against the untimely demise of popular Afrobeat Star, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba), also known as  MohBad, others are seeking justice for the singer. The 27-year-old, a former artiste under Marlian Music, passed away in controversial circumstances on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 but was buried Wednesday, September 13. From Ekiti State on Tuesday, the youths took to the streets of Ado Ekiti, the state capital for a candle procession in honor of the singer. Also read: Singer Mohbad’s death, burial sire more controversies Cladded in black attires and…

1 STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 78TH SESSION OF UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 18TH SEPTEMBER 2023. Tinubu identifies key issues hampering the overall development of Africa and proffers ways to bring peace and prosperity to the beleaguered continent plundered by foreign forces. Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. President, 1. On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of this Session of the United Nations General Assembly. 2. We…

Nigerian Chioma Nnadi has been named as the new head of editorial content, thus becoming the first black female at British Vogue, industry-leading fashion magazine. Nnadi who is currently the editor of the New York-based Vogue, will be known as head of editorial content, rather than editor-in-chief. She has spent 13 years as a writer and news director for the magazine. Chioma Nnadi has officially been announced as the first black female editor-in-chief of British Vogue. Born and raised in the United Kingdom by a Nigerian father and a Swiss-German mother, the Nigerian fashion journalist started her journalistic career writing…