October 16, 2024 – Breaking News

Agbakoba writes N’Assembly, says EFCC unconstitutionally established

Prominent Lawyer Challenges EFCC's Constitutionality Abuja, Nigeria - October 16, 2024 Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has written to the National Assembly, stating that the Economic and Financial…

Jane Chinecherem October 16, 2024

Politics

Tinubu, Shettima’s absence: There’s no vacuum in leadership – Presidency

Presidency Clarifies Leadership Structure Amidst Tinubu, Shettima's Absence Abuja, Nigeria - October 16, 2024 The Presidency has addressed concerns over a potential leadership vacuum due to President Bola Tinubu's two-week…

Jane Chinecherem October 16, 2024

Metro

BREAKING: Lagos to pay N85,000 minimum wage, says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the state will pay its workers a minimum wage of N85,000, which is N15,000 higher than the N70,000 approved by the Federal…

Jane Chinecherem October 16, 2024

Sports

Nigeria never apologised to Libya over Super Eagles detention incident – Foreign Ministry

Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has denied reports that the country apologized to Libya over the recent detention of the Super Eagles in Libya. According to Tuggar, Nigeria…

Jane Chinecherem October 16, 2024

Sports

‘No one is safe,’ Rio Ferdinand warns Man United workers after Ferguson’s dismissal

Rio Ferdinand Warns Manchester United Staff After Sir Alex Ferguson's Dismissal Manchester, UK - October 16, 2024 Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has expressed concern over the club's decision…

Jane Chinecherem October 16, 2024

Celebrities

BREAKING: Falana, Falz give Bobrisky 12-hour ultimatum to apologise, retract defamatory claims

Falana, Falz Demand Apology and Retraction from Bobrisky Over Defamatory Claims Lagos, Nigeria - October 16, 2024 Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, Folarin (Falz), have issued a…

Jane Chinecherem October 16, 2024

Metro

SSANU, NASU describe inauguration of Renegotiation Committee as charade

Nigerian University Unions Decry Exclusion from Renegotiation Committee Abuja, Nigeria - October 16, 2024 The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated…

Jane Chinecherem October 16, 2024

Metro

Breaking: NLC, TUC meet FG over petrol price, others

Nigerian Labour Unions Meet with Federal Government Over Petrol Pricing Abuja, Nigeria - October 16, 2024 Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC)…

Jane Chinecherem October 16, 2024

Sports

Messi admits close to retirement after scoring hat trick in Argentina win

Lionel Messi Scores Hat Trick, Admits Retirement Looms Buenos Aires, Argentina - October 16, 2024 Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 6-0 victory over Bolivia in the South America World…

Jane Chinecherem October 16, 2024

Business

Bonga Oil Spill: Group accuses Shell, partners of $1bn insurance claim diversion

Shell Accused of Diverting $1 Billion Insurance Claim for Bonga Oil Spill Victims Lagos, Nigeria - October 16, 2024 The Oil Spill Victims Vanguard (OSPIVV) has accused Shell Trading and…

Jane Chinecherem October 16, 2024