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Protest: Oro festival, like other religious activities, Lagos not involved, says Govt
The Lagos State Government has distanced itself from the rumoured upcoming Oro festival scheduled for August 1 to 15, coinciding with the #EndBadGovernance protest. The government likened it to other religious…
Workers that won’t benefit from minimum wage —Tripartite C’ttee
As workers anxiously look forward to the commencement of the N70,000 new minimum wage any moment from now, unfortunately not every worker will be paid the new wage. Who are those that fall below the minimum wage…
We don’t know what Nigerians are protesting for, says Imo governor
The Progressives Governors Forum has appealed to Nigerians to shelve the planned nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu-led government slated for August 1 to August 10. The forum is a partisan organisation…
Former US House Speaker Pelosi Slams Netanyahu’s Speech, Calls It ‘Worst Ever…
Former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi has blasted Israel’s President, Benjamin…
Ghana’s Highest Court Upholds Law Criminalising Same-Sex Relations
Ghana's Supreme Court has reaffirmed a 60-year-old law that criminalises same-sex relations, as the country awaits a pending court decision on a proposed bill that seeks to impose even stricter penalties. The Ghanaian…
Using Oro festival to stop protest, huge joke taken too far – Sowore
Some rights activists, including Lagos natives under the aegis of De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, Omoyele Sowore, and Aisha Yesufu, have criticised the use of the Oro festival to halt the planned national…
British American Tobacco paid $110m fine in 2023, says FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Limited…
Dangote refinery a national asset… it must not fail – Kwankwaso tells FG
Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections, says the federal government should ensure the success of the Dangote refinery project. The refinery has…
NSA informed us there’s growing momentum for planned protest – Governors
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) says the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) is committed to ensuring that…
REVEALED: Details of Aondoakaa’s testimony against Nigeria in $2.3bn Mambilla arbitration
In an attempt to deny TheCable’s report that he testified against Nigeria in the ongoing arbitration at the International…
Military won’t condone violent protests, DHQ warns
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it would not condone anarchy in the guise of a nationwide protest. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday, Edward Buba, director of defence media operations, said the…
Navy Uncovers Illegal Bunkering Site In Private Residence
The Nigeria Navy has apprehended two suspected oil thieves operating an illegal bunkering site concealed in their private residence in Rivers, an official has said. The Commander of Nigeria Navy Ship (NNS)…
I’m Back To APC, Fully Committed To Tinubu – Daniel Bwala
A former spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign in the 2023 elections, Daniel Bwala, has said he has rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).…
Reconsider 70% Forex Windfall Tax – Stakeholders Tell FG
Opposition to the imposition of a 70 per cent foreign exchange windfall tax on commercial banks rose yesterday with stakeholders asking the federal government to reconsider the tax. They asked President Bola…
3 Killed As Another Building Collapses In Lagos
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Thursday, confirmed the death of three site workers on a building that collapsed at Arowojobe Estate in Maryland area of the state. The agency’s Permanent…
“Don’t make Lagosians regret accommodating visitors” – Lagos Monarch warns against protests
A monarch, Gbadewolu of Araromi in Lagos, Oba Lukman Adebambo, has warned against protests in the state. Subtly suggesting that the upcoming protests in Lagos are organized by non-indigenes, Oba Adebambo said:…
Kamala Harris ‘very possibly’ could beat Trump, says German Chancellor
Kamala Harris “very possibly” could beat Donald Trump in the US presidential race, the German Chancellor declared on Wednesday risking accusations of wading into American politics. Olaf Scholz, who has been…
Naira to recover to N1500 in September as rate hike boosts hot money – Rewane
… Rice price could drop to N70,000 by September The naira will recover from N1,700 to N1,500 in September, as the 50-basis point hike in interest rate is expected to boost Foreign Portfolio Investment…
Real Madrid break €1billion revenue barrier
Real Madrid has made history by becoming the first football club to surpass €1 billion in revenue. The milestone was announced…
The politics and economics of Dangote Refinery
Aliko Dangote deserves our collective support and official encouragement. I told him the day I visited his plant that he’s “an authentic African hero and a real icon, and I meant that from the bottom of my heart. As an…
Abuja Property Revocation: Abacha’s family drags Tinubu, Wike to Appeal Court
The Family of the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has lodged an 11-grounds of appeal against President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following the…
We Expect You To Lead National Protest – APC tells Atiku
The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has said that he expects former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to lead the planned nationwide protest. Basiru stated…
Thousands Protest Against Netanyahu Outside US Capitol
Thousands gathered in Washington on Wednesday to protest against Benjamin Netanyahu and call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, as the Israeli premier prepared to address the US Congress. Crowds carrying…
FACT CHECK: Akpabio erred. Not every employer is to pay N70k minimum wage
On Tuesday, the senate and house of representatives passed the new minimum wage bill. The bill scaled first, second and third readings — all within an hour — in the upper and lower legislative chambers. The…