Tinubu condoles with Iran over President Raisi death
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi; Iranian foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials in a helicopter crash. President Tinubu expressed…
Judicial officers salaries bill ‘ll ensure independence — AGF, Fagbemi
The Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) says the bill on salaries of judicial office holders will ensure judicial independence and integrity. Fagbemi said this at a public hearing on “A Bill for an Act to Prescribe the Salaries,…
Outrageous’ – Biden condemns ICC prosecutor’s request for arrest of Netanyahu
President of the United States, Joe Biden, has criticised the International Criminal Court chief prosecutor, Karim Khan over his request for arrest warrants against the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Describing Khan’s request as “outrageous”, Biden reiterated his support for…
FG determined to improve oil production, says Lokpobiri
With Nigeria’s oil production lagging significantly behind OPEC oil production quota, the Minister for State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has expressed the Federal Government’s determination to improve production in the coming months. The Minister, according to a statement…
ASUU wants Tinubu to intervene in its demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on President Bola Tinubu to look into the yearnings of the union to reposition the nation’s tertiary institutions. The union decried the neglects of its demands by the past administrations, saying…
Abuja Light Rail ready for commercial operations – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the Abuja Light Rail is ready for commercial operations. Wike, who stated this after he inspected the project, in Abuja on Monday, added that 15 million dollars, translating…
Gov.Obaseki targets 40,000 votes in LGA, hinges victory on administration’s performance
THE Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki said he was expecting nothing less than 40,000 votes from his Oredo lol government area just as he boasted that his administration’s performance in the last seven years would ensure victory for the Peoples…
Arne Slot confirmed as new Liverpool manager
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot was Monday confirmed as Jurgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool by the Premier League club. Liverpool said in a statement that the Dutchman, 45, would take up the position of head coach on June 1, subject to…
Minimum wage: NLC, TUC mobilise CSOs, others for strike
Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and their Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterparts have put the civil society allies on notice over their planned industrial action should government fail to reverse the hike in electricity tariff and…
18 Makurdi prison inmates granted pardon by Benue Chief Judge
No fewer than 18 prison inmates at the Makurdi Medium Correctional Centre have been granted pardon while 15 others were given bail without strigent conditions by Justice Maurice Ikpambese-led Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee in Benue state. The Committee…