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PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS 300 PERCENT SALARY INCREASE FOR JUDICIAL OFFICERS 

President BOLA TINUBU has signed into law a bill seeking a 300 percent increase in salaries and allowances for judicial officials.  A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, BASHEER LADO, said the development underscores president TINUBU’s prioritization of the welfare of Nigerian workers. LADO said the new Act prescribes salaries, allowances, and others, for Judicial Officers to reflect the changing realities and consequentially amend the provisions […]

todayAugust 14, 2024

Entertainment

POPULAR  SINGER REPORTEDLY BEATEN TO DEATH IN TANZANIA

Popular Tanzanian Bongo Flava singer, Mandojo has passed away in Dodoma after he was reportedly beaten to death after being mistaken for a thief. Mandojo's death was confirmed by his fellow artist, Soggy Doggy and Domo Kaya on their social media accounts, as they expressed shock over his sudden demise, praying that God grant him eternal rest. Fans equally took to social media to eulogize the Bongo Flava singer whose birthday is […]

todayAugust 12, 2024

News

ELEVEN PASSENGERS INCLUDING TWO BABIES KILLED IN AN AUTO CRASH IN ABIA STATE

Eleven passengers including two babes, have died in a tragic accident involving a commercial bus belonging to Abia Line Transport Company Limited. The incident occurred yesterday at about 12:45 pm, near the Umuika Junction along the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt expressway.  An eyewitness, who identified himself as Ochiegbu, told newsmen that the driver of the Sienna bus lost control after falling asleep and hit a truck before crashing into the bush, resulting […]

todayAugust 12, 2024

News

NIGERIA’S RENA WAKAMA NAMED BEST BASKETBALL COACH AT PARIS OLYMPICS

Head coach of Nigeria's D’Tigress, Rena Wakama has been named the best coach in the women’s basketball event at the 2024 Olympic Games. The International Basketball Federation, FIBA announced the prestigious accolade yesterday during the concluding ceremony of the Olympic event. The 32 year old Wakama led D’Tigress to the quarterfinals in the women’s basketball event after defeating world's top ranked teams, Australia and Canada. However, the African champions bowed […]

todayAugust 12, 2024

News

GERMAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY VISIT  ENUGU FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION

The government of Germany has expressed its eagerness to strengthen economic cooperation with the government and people of Enugu State, especially in the areas of agriculture, energy, trade and investment. The German government spoke through its Consul General, WEERT BÖRNER, who led a delegation of the German business community and the German Corporation for International Cooperation, GIZ, on a working visit to Governor PETER MBAH at Government House, Enugu. The […]

todayAugust 12, 2024

National

SENATE DENIES CLAIMS OF DETERMINING THEIR SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES

The Nigerian Senate has vehemently denied allegations that it is involved in determining its salaries and allowances or received special fiscal packages from the Presidency. The claim, which reportedly emerged during a recent visit by members of the House of Representatives to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has sparked widespread public debates. However, the Senate Spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, in a statement released yesterday in Abuja, described the allegations as an attempt […]

todayAugust 12, 2024

Entertainment

OXLADE ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR DEBUT ALBUM

Nigerian singer, Oxlade has announced that hishighly anticipated debut album 'OXLADE FROM AFRICA', will be released on the 20thof September.  The singer announced the release date in a video posted on his social media pages, which  will mark a milestone in OXLADE'S career that has spanned over a decade.  Ahead of the album, OXLADE has released the singles 'Piano,' 'Katigori,' and 'Intoxycated' featuring Dave in 2023 while kicking off his 2024 with 'Arambabi' released on August 2nd. However, he is yet to share the tracklist for his […]

todayAugust 9, 2024

News

ABIA ASSEMBLY REFUSES TO SCREEN 3 COMMISSIONER NOMINEES WITH INCOMPLETE CREDENTIALS

There was a mild drama at the plenary of the Abia State House of Assembly yesterday, as three out of six commissioner nominees sent for confirmation by Abia Governor ALEX OTTIwere questioned about their credentials. This followed an observation presented to the House by the member representing Obingwa-West state constituency, ERONDU ERONDUJr., who frowned at why commissioner nominees would appear for screening without their complete credentials. The lawmaker wondered why the commissioner […]

todayAugust 9, 2024

Economy

NAIRA APPRECIATES AGAINST DOLLAR AT OFFICIAL FOREX MARKET

Data released by the Financial Markets Dealers Quotations, FMDQ shows that naira has continued to appreciate against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market, gaining N2.9 at N1593.62 per dollar on Thursday from the N1596.52 exchanged on Wednesday.  Analysts say the data shows that the naira had a positive performance yesterday at both official and parallel foreign exchange markets. The development comes as the Central Bank of Nigeria commenced, the Retail Dutch Auction System, where it sold $876.26 […]

todayAugust 9, 2024

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LIFTS BAN ON ARIK AIR OPERATIONS

The Federal Government has lifted the suspension on the operations of Arik Air, barely a week after the airline was grounded.  The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), MICHAEL ACHIMUGU, disclosed this in a statement on X, saying that the dispute between Atlas Petroleum and Arik Air which necessitated the grounding of the airlines operations has been resolved.  He added that Arik Air passengers can now check-in […]

todayAugust 9, 2024

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