The Federal Government has increased the allocation to group life assurance by 80 per cent in the proposed Appropriation Bill for 2025. Listed under the service-wide votes, the sum of …
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Put eligible pensioners on payroll, retirees beg PTAD
Retirees under the auspices of the Concerned Federal Pensioners have called on the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate to ensure that every eligible pensioner is put on the payroll. This is …
Read More »Housing ministry budgets N6.3bn for road infrastructure
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has allocated N6, 345,650,913 for road infrastructure in its 2025 executive budget, recently presented by President Bola Tinubu. According to the budget …
Read More »Hamas proposes releasing 34 hostages in Israel deal talks
A Hamas official said on Sunday that the Palestinian militants were ready to release 34 hostages as part of the “first phase” of a potential deal with Israel, following Israel’s …
Read More »CAF Cup: Atule scores twice as Enyimba thrash Black Bulls 4-1
Joseph Atule scored twice as Nigerian club Enyimba finally found form in the CAF Confederation Cup, hammering Mozambican visitors Black Bulls 4-1 on Sunday. Despite the victory, the two-time African …
Read More »SEC pledges crackdown on Ponzi scams, promises stronger capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission has pledged to intensify efforts to eliminate Ponzi and pyramid schemes, thereby fostering an environment where genuine investment opportunities can thrive in 2025. The Director-General …
Read More »Army destroys 21 illegal refineries, arrests 11 suspects in N’Delta
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has announced the destruction of 21 illegal oil refining sites, the arrest of 11 suspected oil thieves, and the recovery of 190,000 litres …
Read More »EPL: Amorim demands stronger mentality to end Man Utd’s inconsistency
Ruben Amorim said life at Manchester United has become “too comfortable” as he challenged his players to display the mentality that earned them a 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday …
Read More »Wike vows to end vandalism in FCT
The Ministry of Federal Capital Territory is on the heels of some suspected vandals allegedly responsible for stealing and vandalising sewage manhole covers in Abuja. The Senior Special Assistant on …
Read More »Police hunt killers of Katsina Miyetti Allah leader
The Katsina State Police Command has commenced a manhunt for the killers of the state chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Surajo Ahmadu, who was attacked and killed in …
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