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Federal Workers calls of FG to pay outstanding entitlements

Federal workers, under the Federal Workers Forum (FWF), have called on the administration of President Bola Tinubu to urgently settle outstanding salaries and entitlements owed to them. The appeal was made in a communiqué issued after the union's meeting, signed by its National Coordinator, Andrew Emelieze, and made available to the press on Tuesday. According to the communiqué, many workers remain unpaid and are struggling to survive. Emelieze also urged the federal government to implement immediate measures to address the […]

10/22/2024 2

World

Ex-president of Peru jailed for corruption

A court in Peru has sentenced former President Alejandro Toledo to 20 years and six months in jail for corruption and money-laundering. According to the court ruling on Monday, the Prosecutors revealed that he took $35m (£27m) in bribes from a Brazilian construction company which was awarded a contract to build a road in southern Peru. Toledo who is now 78 was in office between 2001 and 2006 and was arrested five years ago in California, where he had lived […]

10/22/2024 2

Entertainment News

Immigration officials confirmed the arrest of Bobrisky at Seme border

The Nigerian Immigration Service has confirmed the arrest of Okuneye Idris popularly known as Bobrisky at the Seme border. Confirming the arrest in a statement on its X page on Monday, the Immigration service said it is keeping with its commitment to securing the borders. According to them, Bobrisky was intercepted at the Seme Border over an attempt to exit the country. The Service also informed the public that Bobrisky is a person of interest over recent issues of public […]

10/22/2024 2

News

Marketers differ as Dangote sues NNPCL and six others

Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals yesterday stated that it was ready to settle out of court with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and six others over import licences granted to them by the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to import petrol into the country. The statement, signed by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejine revealed that it was an old issue that started in June and culminated in a matter filed on Sept […]

10/22/2024 2

News

NBC apologises for EFCC incursion into Urban Radio Enugu

The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has apologised to the broadcast industry, the people of Enugu State and the listening public over the invasion of Urban Radio by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The appeal was made in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs of NBC, Susan Obi, on Monday in Abuja. She said the commission received with dismay the incursion into Urban Radio Enugu on October 14 by operatives of EFCC during […]

10/22/2024 3

News

S’Court rules on 16 govs’ suit against EFCC today

The supreme court will today rule on the suit filed by the 19 state governments contesting the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the country (EFCC). The governors and the EFCC are eagerly awaiting the judgment of the apex court which would confirm the legality or otherwise of the anti-graft commission. The EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Monday. The state governments, in their […]

10/22/2024 2

Entertainment News

Dee One slams Davido following club drama with Wizkid

Former Big Brother Naija star and skit maker DeeOne has publicly criticized singer Davido for his controversial actions, claiming they have made it difficult for fans to offer their support. In a video shared on Instagram on Sunday, DeeOne expressed disappointment over Davido's recent appearance at the same London nightclub as Wizkid, despite their well-documented strained relationship. He noted that while he believed marriage would positively influence Davido's behavior, this has not been the case. DeeOne highlighted the frustration among […]

10/21/2024 3

Business

Nigeria supplies 24 hour electricity to Togo, Benin, Niger says TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has officially announced that Nigeria supplies electricity to neighboring countries, including Togo, Benin Republic, and Niger Republic. TCN's Chief Executive Officer, Sule Abdulaziz, confirmed to news outlets that these nations receive power from Nigeria on a 24-hour basis and are compensating the country for the service. Concerning the frequency of grid collapses in Nigeria, Abdulaziz in his statement, attributed these disruptions to aging infrastructure but emphasized that efforts are underway to address the issue. […]

10/21/2024 4

World

WHO to evacuate women and children for medical care

The World Health Organization (WHO), Europe announced on Monday its plans to evacuate up to 1,000 women and children in need of urgent medical care from Gaza to European countries. This development comes amidst accusations from UN investigators that Israel has been deliberately targeting health facilities in Gaza and endangering medical personnel, which they describe as "crimes against humanity." This initiative is part of a broader effort facilitated by the WHO and various European nations, following Israel's commitment to transfer […]

10/21/2024 2