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Dele Farotimi Denies Seeking Intervention in Afe Babalola Defamation Case

Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has firmly denied asking anyone to plead with Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola, regarding the...

Metro

Delayed Ambassadorial Appointments Raise Concerns Over Nigeria’s Diplomatic Representation

Mounting concerns have emerged regarding the absence of ambassadors in Nigeria’s 109 missions, including 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 consulates worldwide,...

Politics

Tackling Corruption and Strengthening Financial Management in Nigeria: ICAN’s Call for Action

Corruption and financial mismanagement remain critical issues undermining Nigeria’s development, as highlighted by Davidson Alaribe, the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants...

Politics

Governor Hope Uzodinma Approves ₦70,000 Minimum Wage for Imo Civil Servants

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for civil servants in the state. This decision,...

World

Atiku and Peter Obi Reportedly Exploring Formation of New Political Party for 2027 Elections

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, and Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) flagbearer, are reportedly...

World

PDP Governors Reaffirm Party’s Strength and Commitment to Unity

Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reiterated their belief in the party’s resilience and reaffirmed its position as a formidable...

World

Edo Governor Abolishes New Traditional Councils, Restores Rights of Oba of Benin

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has annulled the traditional councils established by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, in the Edo South Senatorial District. He...

Politics

NLC Maintains December 1 Deadline for Implementation of New Minimum Wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reaffirmed its December 1, 2024, deadline for all states to fully implement the new minimum wage of...

Politics

House Committee on Constitutional Review Receives 161 Proposals for Amendments

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has disclosed that the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has...

Politics

ACF Urges President Tinubu to Revise Economic Reforms for Greater Sensitivity

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to review his economic reforms to better address the challenges faced by Nigerians,...