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Politics

Tragic Incidents at UBTH and UNIBEN: Physiotherapist Killed, Vigilantes Crushed in Edo

A physiotherapist identified as Alex was fatally shot by gunmen at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) in Benin City, Edo State,...

Politics

Workers’ Day 2025: FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday, Urges Innovation and Productivity

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration. The announcement...

Crime & conflict

Trump Administration Eases Auto Tariffs to Support U.S. Manufacturers

The Trump administration has announced a reduction in the impact of automotive tariffs, providing relief for U.S. automakers by easing some duties on...

Crime & conflict

Trump Stands Firm on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Signals Broader Trade Measures by April 2

President Donald Trump has doubled down on his administration’s aggressive trade policy, declaring that he has no plans to grant exemptions on the...

Politics

Obasanjo Slams N70,000 Minimum Wage, Accuses Labour Leaders of Betraying Workers

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has launched a scathing critique of the N70,000 minimum wage approved by President Bola Tinubu in 2024, arguing that...

Entertainment

Court Adjourns Portable’s Case to March 26 for Charge Consolidation

In a recent development at the Abeokuta Magistrate’s Court, the case against popular Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has been...

Metro

Bandits Demand N540 Million Ransom After Attack on Kankara Hospital

In a disturbing escalation of insecurity in Katsina State, bandits have placed a hefty ransom of N540 million for the release of victims...

Politics

Lagos State’s Adiyan II Water Treatment Plant Set for 2027 Completion

The Lagos State Government has announced that the Adiyan II Water Treatment Plant, designed to produce 70 million gallons of water per day,...

Politics

NLC Threatens Boycott of Telecom Services Over 50% Tariff Hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rallied Nigerians to reject the recently approved 50 percent telecommunication tariff hike by the federal government through...

Economy

Akwa Ibom State to Implement N80,000 Minimum Wage Starting January 2025

The Akwa Ibom State Government, under the leadership of Governor Pastor Umo Eno, has confirmed the rollout of a new N80,000 minimum wage...