The Federal Road Safety Corps’ suggestion to adopt bicycles as a mode of transportation has sparked intense debate on social media. At the June 2024 United Nations World Bicycle Day …
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Cameroon bans media talk of president’s health amid rumours
Cameroon’s government has banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, Africa’s second-longest-ruling leader, amid rumours the 91-year-old is gravely ill, according to a document obtained by …
Read More »TUC demands return of fuel prices to pre-June 2023
The Trade Union Congress on Thursday demanded the return of petrol prices to what they were as of June 2023. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, TUC National President, …
Read More »18-year admission limit: FG mulls guidelines for exceptional students
The Federal Government has announced plans to create guidelines to address the 18-year age limit for university admissions. The government also said that the 18-year age limit is not for …
Read More »Obama joins Harris’ campaign in crucial swing state
Former US president Barack Obama will lend his star power to Kamala Harris’s campaign in the must-win swing state of Pennsylvania on Thursday, as Democrats struggle to gain momentum against …
Read More »Reps pass bill seeking road safety armed squad for second reading
The House of Representatives on Thursday, took steps towards ensuring road safety in Nigeria. This followed the passage of a second reading of a bill to amend the Federal Road …
Read More »Hardship: Review multiple taxations on essential goods, Reps urge FG
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to review its current tax policies, particularly those on essential goods, to ease the burden on Nigerians. The House resolution …
Read More »Lawmaker empowers over 1,000 market women in Lagos
The member representing Lagos Island II Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Kayode Akiolu, has empowered over 1,144 market women in the constituents with grinding machines, boosting productivity and …
Read More »Rumour of decapitated bodies in Rivers false – Police
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed reports in social media of bags containing decapitated human parts dumped in Iwofe in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. Our …
Read More »Borno gov approves payment of new minimum wage
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has announced that the state will commence payment of the new minimum wage starting this month. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New …
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