Newscenter Media News The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has rejected Julius Berger Plc’s proposed cost of N279 billion for the Second Niger Bridge Bypass, describing it as excessively high. In a …
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NLC gives Nasarawa ultimatum over N250m arrears, new minimum wage
The organised labour has issued a 3-week ultimatum to the Nasarawa State Government to commence payment of the financial promotion entitlements of civil servants in the state amounting to over …
Read More »SON to prosecute substandard iron rods’ manufacturers, distributors
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has stated that it will wield the big stick on erring manufacturers and distributors who indulge in the illicit trade of substandard steel in the …
Read More »Ondo monarch bags three years imprisonment over contempt of court
An Ondo State Chief Magistrates Court sitting in Igbokoda has sentenced the Baale of Ebute Ipare Community in Ilaje Local Council Area of the state The post Ondo monarch bags …
Read More »Legendary defender Pepe announces retirement at 41
After a storied career spanning over two decades, Portuguese football icon Pepe has officially announced his retirement from the sport. The 41-year-old, who was widely regarded as one of the …
Read More »Kebbi promises support for military to tackle banditry
The Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to give adequate cooperation to the security agencies, especially the Nigerian Army, in tackling banditry in the state. …
Read More »Nobel winner Yunus sworn in to lead Bangladesh interim government
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus was sworn into office Thursday, vowing to lead Bangladesh back to democracy after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. Yunus, …
Read More »Ondo monarch bags three years imprisonment for court contempt
An Ondo State Chief Magistrates’ Court in Igbokoda has sentenced the Baale of Ebute Ipare Community in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state, Francis Ogundeji, to three years’ imprisonment …
Read More »Miss South Africa contestant with Nigerian roots bows out amid citizenship controversy
A Miss South Africa contestant whose Nigerian heritage sparked a national controversy and a government investigation withdrew from the beauty pageant Thursday. Chidimma Adetshina’s announcement that she would not take …
Read More »Court restrains PDP from conducting congress in six Benue LGs
The State High Court sitting in Gboko, Benue State on Thursday restrained the Peoples Democratic Party from conducting the forthcoming congress scheduled for Saturday, August 10, 2024, in six local …
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