2024 – Page 117 – Breaking News

Gov Otu flags off Calabar-Obudu railway line construction

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has launched the construction of a 365-kilometer railway line connecting Calabar to Obudu. The project, a Public-Private Partnership initiative with Messers Reinhoke LLC,…

Jane Chinecherem August 15, 2024

Metro

Delta determined to implement new minimum wage – Oborevwori

The Delta State Government has initiated the implementation of the new minimum wage, as announced by the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed officials…

Jane Chinecherem August 15, 2024

Politics

Tinubu seeks unity among African countries

President Bola Tinubu emphasized the need for African countries to prioritize peace and unity to achieve collective sustainable growth during a dinner in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. He stressed that the…

Jane Chinecherem August 15, 2024

Metro

‘It’s skit’ – Man whose wife tore his passport at airport begs Nigerians

The husband of Mrs. Favour Igiebor has come forward to clarify a viral video that showed his wife tearing his international passport. In a new video shared on the family's…

Jane Chinecherem August 15, 2024

Metro

Police probe assassination attempt on Lagos chief

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged assassination attempt on Adebowale Emmanuel, a chief in the Iredo Community of Lagos State. The incident occurred on…

Jane Chinecherem August 15, 2024

Politics

EFCC detains NAHCON chair, recovers 314,098 Saudi Riyal

The Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi, and the commission's secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora, are currently being held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

Jane Chinecherem August 15, 2024

Business

Maiduguri inland port to begin operations in 6 months – Gov Zulum

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, announced that the Maiduguri dry inland port will commence operations in six months. He made this statement in Lagos after meeting with the Nigerian…

Jane Chinecherem August 14, 2024

Politics

Ondo 2024: Mimiko’s aides, associates defect to APC

In a significant political move, 29 chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 16 governorship…

Jane Chinecherem August 14, 2024

Business

Petrol sells for N950 per litre in Kano

Fuel prices in Kano State have skyrocketed, with a liter selling for between N900 and N950, following the recent #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria# protest. This price hike has had a ripple effect, with…

Jane Chinecherem August 14, 2024

Politics

EndBadGovernance: Protesters carted away Ganduje’s corruption trial documents – Gov Yusuf

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has condemned the vandalism and looting of the State High Court by protesters, resulting in the loss of corruption trial documents against former Governor…

Jane Chinecherem August 14, 2024