In a twist, Chris Ngige says the FG is not reviewing salaries but some peculiar allowances

Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has stated that the Federal government was not reviewing salaries but some allowances. 

Donald Trump's tax returns reveal he had bank accounts in China, UK and Ireland while he was president

Former US president, Donald Trump had foreign bank accounts in China, the UK, Ireland and St Maarten during his presidency, and in his first year in the White House, paid more foreign tax than US tax, his tax returns have shown.

Prayers in Germany, Rome for frail ex-pope Benedict XVI

Ex-pope Benedict XVI’s condition remains stable, the Vatican said Friday, as Catholics prayed for the 95-year old former pontiff whose health has seriously deteriorated.

Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as Israel's prime minister after a year in opposition

Benjamin Netanyahu was on Thursday, December 29, sworn in as Israel's prime minister, after over a year in opposition. 

Police Service Commission suspends officer arrested for killing of Bolanle Raheem

The suspension of Drambi Vandi, an assistant superintendent of police (ASP) who was arrested for killing Lagos-based lawyer Bolanle Raheem, has been approved by the Police Service Commission (PSC). 

Anxiety as explosion kills three in Kogi State ahead of Buhari’s visit

An explosion in the Okene area of Kogi State has killed three persons.

'We love you infinitely' - Pele's daughter shares heartbreaking picture of family's final moments before the football icon's death

Kely Nascimento, the daughter of Pele, has confirmed her father's tragic passing at the age of 82 on Thursday, December 29. 

 

2023: Contrary to speculations, G-5 Governors are in London to see embattled Senator Ekwerenmadu

Contrary to speculations about the reason behind the trip embarked upon by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and his four aggrieved colleagues, the team is in London principally to meet with the former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekwerenmadu.

US Doctor found dead under Ice of frozen pond 5 days after going missing

A US doctor has been found dead under the ice of a frozen pond, five days after going missing from his nearby home in Michigan.

Use of old naira notes: Nigerian Senate seeks extension of CBN deadline to June 30th, 2023

The Senate has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend its deadline for the phasing out of the old N1,000, N500 and N200 notes from January 31st to June 30th, 2023.

NASS passes N21.82trn Budget for 2023, pass Finance bill, 2022 designed to provide support for the funding of 2023

The National Assembly Wednesday passed the 2023 Appropriation Bill to the tune of N21, 827,188,747, 391 as the national budget as the aggregate expenditure for the fiscal year.

OmobolanleRaheem: IGP recommends suspension of errant policeman who killed pregnant Lagos Lawyer

Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of the police officer who shot a female lawyer dead, on Christmas day, in the Ajah area of Lagos.

More successes as NAF jets neutralize scores of Boko Haram terrorists in Northeast

Multiple airstrikes by two Nigerian Air Force Super Tukano jets have reportedly killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

ALAS!!! Priest who resigned to propagate polygamy apologizes, returns to Anglican Church

A priest, Rev Barr Ogbuchukwu Makuo Lotanna, who resigned from the Anglican Church to open a ministry to propagate polygamy has apologized.

ALAS!!! Ghana Police reiterate ban on alarmist new year prophecies

The Ghana Police Service has reiterated the ban on alarmist new year prophecies. 

Good News as the FG is set to announce salary increment for civil servants according to Dr Ngige

The Federal Government says it will soon make a pronouncement on salary increase for civil servants to meet up with the economic realities in the country occasioned by inflation.

Bob Marley's grandson and musician, Joseph Marley, dies at 31 after being found unresponsive in his vehicle

Joseph Marley, also known as Jo Mersa, has reportedly died at the age of 31. 

Lagos Govt. seals Wonderland after fun seeker’s electrocution on a Dark Boxing Day

The Lagos State Government on Monday ordered the closure and suspension of activities at the children’s section of the state Wonderland after a yet-to-be-identified guest was electrocuted.

So Despicable!!! Bandits gang rape pregnant woman to death

A pregnant woman (name withheld) has been confirmed dead in Dnakundna village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State after she was gangraped by bandits.

2023: Peter Obi supporters kick as ‘Atiku/Obi’ campaign posters emerge in Bauchi

A coalition of supporters of the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi and his running mate, Yusuf Ahmed Datti has dissociated itself from a campaign poster in circulation with the pictures of the presidential candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and their candidate Peter Obi as presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2023 general election.