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The organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) are currently carrying out their mass protest in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The protesters numbering over 5,000, who have been peaceful, first converged at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, close to Transcorp Hilton Hotel, from where they matched to the […]
For the third time in nine appearances at the Women’s World Cup, the Super Falcons are through to the round of 16 of the ongoing tournament in Australia and New Zealand after an impressive display in the group stages. Nigeria booked their spot in the last 16 after a goalless draw against the Republic of […]
The President, who is also the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, was invited by President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin. The President will be accompanied on the one-day visit by six governors, Alake said in a statement earlier today. The […]
The menace of internet fraud in nigeria has continuously posed to be a significant bother in the county. Over the years in Nigeria, internet fraud has been viewed to be one of the most favorable means to financial freedom by the youth. In a recent research, Nigeria tops the rank of countries with the highest […]
Nigeria and South Africa have set in motion efforts to curb the trafficking of illicit drugs between the two countries. The countries are to deepen ties to ensure syndicates operating in Nigeria and South Africa are apprehended and brought to book. A statement by the spokesperson for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, Femi […]
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed yesterday that the state had obtained approval for the building of a port in Badagry to decongest Apapa and Tin Can. The governor expressed the hope that with the collaboration of investors, the Badagry port should be delivered “in two years or so.” Sanwo-Olu disclosed this […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors NARD declared an indefinite strike yesterday night. NARD President, Dr Emeka Orji, who disclosed this to our correspondent, said the strike will begin today, July 26, 2023, at 12am. Orji said the decision was made during the July National Executive Council meeting in Lagos. The doctors are demanding the […]
The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has arrived at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State The embattled CBN boss arrived at the court premises around 9:20am for his alleged gun possession trial. He is to stand trial on two counts of possessing a single-barrel shotgun JOJEFF MAGNUM 8371 without a […]
In a bid to reclaim state property under dispute and update its database, the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency has embarked on a property identification exercise in the Ita Alagba area of Lagos Island. The General Manager, LASURA, Ajibike Shomade, said the exercise was also to “ascertain the present structural condition, occupancy status and the […]
The foreign exchange pressure continued on Monday as Naira lost 0.57 percent (N5) on increased demand for dollars at the parallel market. One dollar was traded at N870 in some areas on Monday, which was lower than N865 on Friday on the black market. In some areas in Lagos, dollars were sold at N865. Traders […]
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