President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a significant salary increase for Nigeria’s armed forces, alongside the payment of three months’ salary arrears. This announcement was made on Friday by Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, through a statement by ministry spokesperson Henshaw
Labour Party senatorial aspirant for Anambra South, Chief Paul Orajiaka, has pledged value-based leadership and impactful legislative interventions if elected to the Senate. Speaking during his tour of the district’s seven LGAs—Nnewi North, Ihiala, Nnewi South, Aguata, Ekwusigo, Orumba South, and Orumba North—Orajiaka
FINCA Microfinance Bank has celebrated its 10th anniversary of operations in Imo State, highlighting a decade of empowering small businesses, fostering financial inclusion, and driving economic growth. Since establishing its presence in Imo, FINCA has provided financial services to thousands of underserved individuals
Tension flared at the Kano Emir’s Palace on Friday as heavily armed police officers surrounded the Kofar Kudu premises, an action linked to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s plan to appoint a district head for Bichi town. Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani reacted to
The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) has announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Ekweozoh, mni, as Senior Fellow on Technology Innovation. Dr. Ekweozoh, a seasoned environmental policy expert and AI specialist, is tasked with driving SPP’s vision of leveraging innovative technologies for
Heavily armed security operatives, including police and State Security Service (SSS) personnel, have taken control of the Kano Emir’s Palace at Kofar Kudu, restricting movement into and out of the premises. This development follows Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s plans to install Munir Sanusi,
A fire outbreak in the early hours of Thursday destroyed parts of Queen Elizabeth Hall, a female students’ hostel at the University of Ibadan. The incident affected the offices of the Hall Warden and Secretary, confirmed Mrs. Joke Akinpelu, the institution’s Director of
Hon. Chike Amadichi, the Diaspora Chairman of the Labour Party, has announced his resignation from the party, citing personal reasons and a commitment to contribute to Nigeria’s leadership under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Amadichi revealed his decision upon returning to Nigeria
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has praised the Kwara State Government for sanctioning Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat, a teacher who verbally and physically assaulted a female Corps member serving at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General YD
The Taraba State University Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-TSU) has embarked on an indefinite strike following the Taraba State government and university management’s failure to address lingering welfare and institutional issues. ASUU-TSU Chairman, Dr. Garba Mbave Joshua, announced the