BRICS has officially expanded its alliance, adding 13 new nations as partner countries, though not as full members. The announcement was made during the BRICS summit, held in Kazan, Russia, …
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Withdraw old notes, circulate new ones, Reps urges CBN
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to commence the gradual withdrawal of old naira notes and make available to Nigerians new notes in N200, …
Read More »Akume unveils N2bn water scheme in Kebbi
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Thursday commissioned a N2 billion Yauri Water Scheme. Speaking during the event held at the Emir’s palace, Yauri in …
Read More »71% of Borno children yet to get polio vaccination — UNICEF
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has said that about 71.5 per cent of children in Borno State are yet to be fully vaccinated against polio diseases. The UNICEF …
Read More »Kogi gov urges FG, states’ partnership to advance oil exploration
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has emphasised the necessity for a collaborative partnership between state and federal governments to expedite investment in the exploration of the state’s crude oil resources. …
Read More »Troops kill 140 terrorists in one week
Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have killed no fewer than 140 terrorists and arrested 135 suspects across the country in the last week. Among those arrested were a founding …
Read More »Abia pensioners demand review of agreement on arrears, gratuities
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Abia State chapter, has urged the state government to revisit the Memorandum of Agreement concerning the payment of pension arrears and gratuities. In a statement …
Read More »Mbah approves N80,000 minimum wage for Enugu workers
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced the approval of an N80,000 minimum wage for Enugu workers, effective October 2024. He shared the news via his official X account …
Read More »Court sacks Ekiti monarch over coronation rites
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, has ordered the deposition of the Oluloro of Iloro Ekiti, Oba Femi Olugbesoye, over non-compliance with native law and customs regarding coronation …
Read More »Ogun cleric arrested for defiling 12-year-old girl
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Alfa Jubril Dalamun, a 39-year-old cleric in Ago Iwoye, Ijebu North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state for allegedly defiling a …
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