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A confrontation unfolded at Edo Specialist Hospital in Benin on Monday, involving personnel from the Department of State Services (DSS), private guards, and members of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps. The conflict reportedly stemmed from perceived unprofessionalism by hospital staff when DSS officials brought in a colleague who had collapsed during a meeting […]
From Adamu Shehu Bauchi The head coach of Wikki tourists football club of Bauchi Bashir Sale has affirmed that they will go all out after playing 1-1 draw with visiting Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri at home The match was played at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium on Sunday in the ongoing Nigeria National League match […]
Lucky Emonefe, the recently elected President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has called on President Bola Tinubu to endorse a nationwide annual bursary of ₦200,000 for all Nigerian students. Speaking at his inaugural news conference in Abuja on Sunday, Emonefe highlighted the significance of the proposed fund as a means to alleviate […]
The federal government has announced the disbursement of N150 billion small grants and loans to business owners in Nigeria. The two disbursement programmes are the Presidential Conditional Grant and the Presidential Palliative Loan. The programmes, according to a statement signed by the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, are targeted at alleviating […]
The Kano State Police Command has verified the apprehension of Tasiu Al’amin-Roba, a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Yusuf, and Abdulkadir Muhammad for their alleged involvement in diverting the state’s palliatives. Commissioner of Police Hussaini Gumel, in a telephone interview on Sunday with the News Agency of Nigeria, confirmed that the suspects were seized […]
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has revealed that the state is burdened with liabilities totaling over ₦13.6 billion in gratuities and pension allowances owed to retirees from 2015 until the present. This disclosure took place at the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries of Nigeria, Zamfara State Chapter, held in […]
No fewer than 135 directors, deputy directors, assistant directors and other officials in the Federal Civil Service have been redeployed to new Ministries, Departments and Agencies. Details of the redeployment of the affected 135 civil servants were contained in a memo by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation dated November […]
The Federal Government (FG) may increase pensions in 2024, as indicated in a report on pension harmonization submitted by the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission. The Commission conveyed this information to the Nigeria Union of Pensioners during a visit led by Chairman Samuel Adewale. In response to concerns about the non-receipt of approved palliatives, […]
The Federal Government has revealed that a new minimum wage will be implemented from April 1, 2024, replacing the current N30,000 minimum wage set to expire at the end of March 2024. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, during an interview in Abuja. The analysis of the […]
By Imam Murtadha Gusau In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah Who prepared for martyrs (Shuhadah) the highest ranks in Paradise. He also promised those who strive to defend their homeland, rights and honour victory and greatest rewards. I bear witness that there is […]