ASUU: Strike May Be Suspended As Govt Fields ‘Juicy’ Proposal
The ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, may be called off, following the union’s meeting with the federal government. At the meeting held on Friday, the federal government agreed to increase its offer to the union to N70 billion. The Federal government’s team was led by the Minister of Labour […]
#EndSARS: UK Lawmakers Can’t Impose Sanction – FG
Following the UK Parliament’s move to impose sanctions on some officials over their roles in the violent suppression of the recent #EndSARS protests, the Federal Government has stated that the lawmakers are not in position to impose sanction even as reached out to the British government to present its own side of the story. Minister […]
Black Friday Ban: Senator Shehu Knocks Hisbah Board
Senator Sani Shehu has taken to his verified twitter account to condemn a move by the Islamic Police in Kano State to ban the use of the phrase ‘Black Friday’. The Lawmaker in reaction to the move said the word does not have anything to do with Muslim day of prayer and Hisbah threat ‘nonsensical’. […]
N-Power: FG Unveils Portal For Beneficiaries
The Federal Government has launched a portal for former N-power beneficiaries to apply for Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Empowerment Options. EN-power beneficiaries can now log on and apply for the various economic, empowerment and entrepreneurship options provided by the CBN. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, has encouraged interested […]
We’ve Met All Demands Of End SARS Protesters – FG
The Federal Government says it has met the five demands of the End SARS protesters. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed made the claims during a stakeholders’ meeting with members of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) in Abuja. Mohammed said the End SARS protesters had demanded the immediate release of all arrested […]
Nigerian Army, Navy Promote Senior Officers To Next Ranks
The Boards of the Nigerian Army (NA), Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Nigerian Navy (NN) have approved the promotion of senior military officers. The military services boards are chaired by the Defence Minister, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd). A meeting on the elevation was held on Wednesday at the Ministry of Defence, Abuja, PRNigeria reports. […]
Check All British Banks To See If I Have Any Money – Gowon
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has expressed disappointment over the recent allegation by a British parliamentarian that he (Gowon) stole half of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. A member of the UK Parliament, Tom Tugendhat, made the claims during a debate on the Lekki tollgate shootings of protesters. Gowon told Channels Television that he […]
France, EU Lawmakers Press EU To Sanction Turkey
The European Parliament has on Thursday urged the European Union to impose sanctions on Turkey after President Tayyip Erdogan this month paid a visit to the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Cyprus. The parliament passed a non-binding resolution in support of EU member Cyprus urging EU leaders to ‘take action and impose tough sanctions in […]
U.S. To Impose More Sanctions On Iran – US Envoy
As Trump’s Administration nears its final months in power, it has been revealed that the United States plans to tighten sanctions on Tehran. This is according to the top U.S. envoy on Iran, Elliott Abrams, who on Wednesday urged President-elect Joe Biden to use the leverage to press for a deal that reduces the regional […]
Diego Maradona: Napoli Might Rename Major Stadium
Napoli are considering renaming their stadium in memory of Diego Maradona after the club legend died aged 60. Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, forged a strong bond with the Italian club and its supporters during his seven-year spell between 1984 and 1991. The forward, who inspired Argentina to World […]
Buhari Approves Salary Increment For Police
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved salary increment for men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force. The salary increment, Africa Today News, New York learnt, cuts across all ranks of the force. The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, disclosed this on Thursday during his visit to the Ogun State Police Command. Adamu’s visit to […]
Listen To The People Or Set Nigeria On Fire – Wike To Buhari
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has advised President Buhari to listen to the demands of the people or set Nigeria on fire. His advice came just 48 hours after Wike hosted in Port Harcourt a meeting of South-South governors and a Presidential team, headed by Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of staff to President Buhari. Read […]