Environment Metro Top Story

Lagos residents receive flood alert, govt states preparedness

In a significant flood alert for Lagos residents, the Lagos State Government has emphasised its preparedness to manage any potential emergencies resulting from the water release by the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA). This critical information was disclosed during a press conference by Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner of the Environment and Water Resources, Read More…

Culture & Arts Entertainment Music & Nightlife Top Story

Lagos Fashion Week designers curate Spotify’s ‘Fashion Forward’ playlist for October

Spotify, the renowned global online streaming platform, announced that ten designers participating in the 2023 Lagos Fashion Week have taken over its flagship playlist, “Fashion Forward,” for the month of October. Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, revealed this exciting collaboration. According to Okpala, this curated playlist is designed to Read More…

Crime Death Medical Negligence Metro

Coroner’s inquest begins into tragic death of Adebola Akin-Bright

The Coroner’s inquest into the tragic death of Adebola Akin-Bright, the 12-year-old boy whose small intestine was reported to have gone missing, commenced on Friday at the Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrate court in Lagos. Akin-Bright passed away on September 9 following corrective surgery performed at LASUTH. Presided over by His Honour Mrs. Bola Folarin-Williams, the District Read More…

Crime Metro Rape

Rape Trial: Bishop closes defence, maintains conspiracy allegation

The embattled Pastor of the I Reign Christian Ministry, Daniel Oluwafeyiropo, who is charged with rape, concluded his defence on Friday before the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos. Oluwafeyiropo had pleaded not guilty to the charges and has consistently denied the allegations since the commencement of the trial. The case involves Read More…

Labour Nigeria Top Story

President Tinubu grants final “No Work, No Pay” waiver to resident doctors

President Bola Tinubu has exercised the ‘Principle of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy’ to approve a final waiver of the “No Work, No Pay” order imposed on striking members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). This decision comes after an extensive period of dialogue and negotiations between the Federal Government and NARD, culminating Read More…

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Nigeria Society

Tinubu highlights the need for sacrifice to restore Nigeria’s global standing

President Bola Tinubu emphasised the necessity of making sacrifices to restore the country to its rightful place among nations. The President made this statement during an audience with a delegation of South-West Muslim faithful led by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo in Abuja on Friday, as conveyed by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. President Tinubu addressed the temporary Read More…

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Top Story United States World

Jim Jordan loses bid for US House Speaker in third failed vote

Jim Jordan’s ambitious pursuit of becoming the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives came to an end on Friday after his fellow Republicans withdrew their support following a third unsuccessful vote on the House floor. This development leaves the House unable to respond to President Joe Biden’s request for a $106 billion national-security package, Read More…

Niger Republic World

French troop withdrawal from Niger proceeding as planned

In a significant development, a French military convoy is set to depart Niger for Chad in the coming days, marking the halfway point in the promised withdrawal of the 1,450 French troops stationed in Niger. This update was provided by Niger’s Colonel Mamane Sani Kaiou on Friday. Last week, the French military initiated the departure Read More…

Business Salaries & Wages Top Story

NSIWC: Funding for N35,000 monthly wage award to come from treasury

The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has clarified that the implementation of the N35,000.00 per month wage award for Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies will be funded from the treasury, as specified in a circular released by the Commission in Abuja. In the words of Mr. Ekpo Nta, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Read More…

Business Taxes & Duties

Financial experts support taxing wealthy Nigerians for income redistribution

Several financial experts have voiced their support for the Federal Government’s proposal to impose additional taxes on wealthy Nigerians, citing it as a means to enhance the country’s fiscal revenues and promote income redistribution. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, these experts provided their insights. “The government proposal is Read More…