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Following the excesses of Oriokpa masqueraders, which have reportedly resulted in two fatalities and commotion in parts of Nsukka Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, the state government has summoned the traditional rulers and Presidents-General of the affected communities. The state government has equally directed a full-scale investigation into the activities of the Oriokpa masquerade groups in the area, vowing to bring the perpetrators to book. This was contained […]

The Anambra State Government has announced plans to begin payment of new minimum wage of N70,000 starting from October 2024. Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Thursday, made this known during a meeting with principals and head teachers of public primary and secondary schools at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center in Awka. The governor also revealed that the free education policy would extend to senior students in all public schools […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to meet with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASSU) regarding the recent strike threat. NANS Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde made this known in an interview with newsmen in Abuja following a fresh 14-day ultimatum issued by ASUU on Wednesday over failed negotiations with the Federal Government. ASUU gave the Federal Government a 14-day […]

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday proposed an amendment to the National Identity Management Commission Act No. 23, 2007 to allow for foreigners living in the country to be issued the National Identification Number. The FEC also proposed the Economy Stabilisation Bill to pave way for the taxing of foreigners living and working in Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this […]

The Federal Government has approved the increase of corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 with effect from July 2024. According to a statement signed by the NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, on Wednesday, the approval was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Ekpo Nta in line with the enactment of […]

The Nigeria Police Force has disbursed over N15.6 billion to the families and next of kin of 5,225 slain police officers between 2023 and 2024. This was revealed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, during a cheque presentation ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday. Egbetokun explained that the disbursement covers outstanding insurance payments for the periods 2018-2019, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 also highlighting that a total of N9.85 billion […]

A chieftain of the Apex socio-cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has issued a warning against any move to nominate a Northern presidential candidate to block the South’s chances in the 2027 elections. Isiguzoro on Wednesday urged political parties not to marginalize the Southeast as preparations for the 2027 elections begin. Speaking in his capacity as the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, he emphasized the need for equity, fairness, and justice […]